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SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

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ESFM USA® wins sustainability award from International Facility Management Association for impact of energy management solutions on carbon footprint

Civil + Structural Engineer

ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped an international medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early Charlotte, NC – ESFM won the 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

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Optimizing sustainability in building and design: Exploring low-impact furnishings

Construction Specifier

By Zach Adams In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural design, sustainability has become non-negotiable. While the design and construction industry has focused on greener building architecture in recent years, the current spotlight shines on the sustainability and transparency of products introduced into these structures.

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New ISO standard for optimizing building use and reusing and recycling components released

BD+C

A new ISO standard has the goal of optimizing building use to realize a structure’s full potential throughout its life cycle. ISO 20887, Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works , pertains to design for disassembly and adaptability.

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Building a Sustainable Product Line in the Construction Industry

Building Radar

The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an increasing focus on sustainability. As businesses and consumers become more eco-conscious, there is a growing demand for sustainable construction products that reduce environmental impact and promote energy efficiency.

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Xylem Scales Sustainability Impacts with New Water Stewardship Commitments

Civil + Structural Engineer

Latest Sustainability Report Details Progress Towards Water Security and New 2030 Commitments to Reduce Global Water Demand WASHINGTON, DC – Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is expanding its sustainability commitments with new 2030 water stewardship goals, following the company’s combination with Evoqua.

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SYMETRI LAUNCHES NAVIATE ZERO, ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN WITH INNOVATIVE, GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Civil + Structural Engineer

In line with the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability, Naviate Zero is an innovative Autodesk Revit add-on set that empowers designers and engineers to calculate emissions, make informed, eco-conscious decisions directly within the Revit platform and use the data in full lifecycle assessments.