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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber.
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iField Smart
JANUARY 8, 2025
Why Cost Management Matters Cost management is not just about saving money; its about finding the balance between cost, quality and functionality and optimalism. These issues need new ways like value engineering and BIM for construction management to deliver on budget. Find clashes and design errors early to reduce rework.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 27, 2023
Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) and Arizona State University (ASU) today announced their collaboration with global semiconductor company NXP ® Semiconductors to create a new, “first-of-its-kind” test engineering course at ASU. Course professor Sule Ozev, Ph.D.,
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
It’s flexible, collaborative, and built on a foundation of data that can be shared securely. The partnership integrates Google’s breadth and depth of geospatial data with Bentley’s infrastructure engineering software. Users can quickly navigate to any asset, generate imagery, and view flythrough videos.
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Commercial Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Yet, with strategic planning, collaboration, and communication, we have learned how to collaborate to proactively manage these risks, ensuring smoother project delivery and protecting investments. Here are several strategies for achieving better project outcomes through early collaboration: 1.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 25, 2023
BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. The guide also discusses digital twins’ positive effects in optimizing long-term building performance. “As
CCR Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
In today’s world, where environmental concerns are increasingly intertwined with every aspect of our lives, engineering design faces the formidable challenge of balancing functionality with sustainability.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 14, 2023
ProjectWise® and iTwin® Facilitate Data-centric Workflows, Optimizing Decision-making to Deliver More Intelligent Sustainable Infrastructure WSP Australia is committed to fostering a holistic digital approach to project delivery across all infrastructure sectors to meet evolving industry demands.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
. “This partnership underscores a joint commitment to connect the office and the field throughout the design-build-operate lifecycle of construction projects.” “Caterpillar and Trimble have a long history of innovating together,” said Tony Fassino, Caterpillar Construction Industries group president. “We billion, Caterpillar Inc.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
As the Global Smart Cities Lead at Stantec, Huijbregts is able to “connect the dots…between everything [they] have to offer from mobility to buildings to water to infrastructure.” The first pillar is the acknowledgement that you need collaborative ecosystems to build smart cities.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The goal is to create a collaborative environment that would encourage students to develop their ideas and work on entrepreneurial projects. The building includes co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and other amenities to support these efforts. 2 | SMR-ISD Consulting Structural Engineers, Inc.
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Civil Manage
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Construction professionals are creating and managing building drawings differently than ever before using Building Information Modeling ( BIM). The paper-based method has been entirely replaced by smart & digital facilities that enable and optimize some collaboration.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 1, 2023
By Steve Insley Kings Cross Station became the largest railway station in Britain when it opened in 1852, and today, it remains one of England’s most important historic buildings. Based on the parameters the engineer defines, the effects of any change to the design are automatically populated throughout the model.
iField Smart
JANUARY 23, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the landscape of construction and engineering, the term As-Built refers to the final state of a project, which can differ from initial design. Maintenance and operations: Facilities managers depend on as-built drawings to understand how buildings work to enable effective maintenance, repairs, and asset management.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
The post Can AI Design Buildings? The Future of Intelligent Building Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction Imagine a world in which buildings are not just planned by architects but also optimized using artificial intelligence. Sounds like a science fiction movie? But how far can AI go?
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
If you’re a VDC, BIM, Engineer, or architecture professional, you’re familiar with the basics. BIM vs. Digital Twins: The Next Step in Evolution We’ve likely all worked with Building Information Modeling (BIM), but digital twins take things to a whole new level.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 6, 2024
Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles. This is a spectacular design.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 28, 2023
Under the five-year term of the agreement, SHARC Energy and Subterra Renewables will co-develop up to $200M of qualified projects that consist of either the acquisition of existing Systems active in the field today or the development of Systems requiring capital to design, build, own, operate and maintain (“ Projects ”).
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. An ode to the region, the terminal is an architectural depiction of everything that attracts tourists to Central Florida.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Traditional design-bid-build models where the burden of risk was principally shouldered by contractors are gradually giving way to more collaborative models where risks and responsibilities are more evenly shared. Collaboration is happening at an industry-wide level, too. Construction 4.0 Construction 4.0
Building Radar
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Utilizing platforms like AI-driven project insights from Building Radar can streamline market research and decision-making, providing valuable data that informs strategic planning and execution. Building strong relationships through transparent and consistent communication helps in managing expectations and resolving conflicts swiftly.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 20, 2024
Enhancements and Further Open Standards Adoption Boost Collaboration Performance WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 23, 2024
He supports implementation of a national growth strategy for the firm’s water resources market while building alliances and developing a team of national practice leaders. HOUSTON — Jason Caldwell joined WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, as national water resources market lead.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. The jury especially valued the data-driven nature of the project and the fact that a new city block was built on top of a fully-functional metro station and in between two buildings.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
During the initial project phase, the bridge had not been modeled, making it difficult for engineers and construction staff to visualize and fully grasp the design intent and construction plans. The integrated digital solution facilitated better understanding of the project and optimized construction.
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Building Radar
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Integrating sales insights into your project planning process is essential for achieving optimal outcomes and maintaining a competitive edge. Additionally, utilizing resources such as sales planning process steps, tips, and tools can provide valuable guidance on optimizing your sales planning to better align with project goals.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 9, 2024
Situated on the former site of the historic Bread Building manufacturing plant, the 362-unit development will overlook ArtsPark and feature an amenity deck to provide panoramic views of the city. The Bread Building holds fond memories for many residents and this redevelopment will allow it to remain an integral part of the city’s landscape.”
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iField Smart
JULY 11, 2024
Traditionally reliant on meticulously updated as-built drawings, this process is undergoing a radical transformation with the advent of innovative as-built drawings software, revolutionizing efficiency, precision, and collaboration within the construction sphere.
Wrench
APRIL 20, 2023
I’ll use this example of a document comparison system to show how an EDMS can ‘optimize’ mission-critical functions within the project organization.) They can even build in fail-safes or checkpoints, such as requiring notification in case unauthorized users try to view or edit a protected file. There’s more.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
NEW YORK — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services firm, selected Circa Technologies, Inc. The Emerge program helps startups refine, optimize and scale their offerings, and integrate their value-added innovations into the broad-based consulting services that WSP provides to its clients and communities,” Jain said.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 17, 2025
NANAIMO, BC – Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to design the new C$289 million BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). The new cancer centre will bring radiation treatment closer to home for patients and families in communities on central and north Vancouver Island.
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iField Smart
APRIL 14, 2024
Revolutionizing Construction Projects: The Power of Drawing Management Software Construction drawing management software is essential for Architects, Construction Managers, and Contractors to organize, track, and share plans across multiple building phases. Introduction. The Challenges of Traditional Construction Drawing Management.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures.
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iField Smart
JULY 16, 2024
Construction Drawing Software: A Digital Revolution in Building Design and Management The construction industry has always been a complex dance of design, engineering, logistics , and collaboration. Cloud-Powered Collaboration Real-time collaboration, version control, and secure access from anywhere.
iField Smart
AUGUST 12, 2024
This innovative technology is reshaping the way projects are conceptualized, designed, executed, and managed, ushering in a new era of streamlined workflows and enhanced collaboration. Bentley MicroStation: A comprehensive platform for infrastructure design and engineering, known for its scalability and interoperability.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 6, 2024
MIAMI — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, added three accomplished engineers to its water team in Florida, further establishing itself as a leader and resource for resilient and sustainable water solutions statewide.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 29, 2023
Engineered Rigging once again demonstrated its heavy lift prowess — this time helping to build the largest aircraft hangar under construction in the United States. Engineering Rigging’s strand jacks handily positioned this hefty component. A key component of the new hangar is a 380-foot long box truss weighing 1.7
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Purdue University civil engineering researchers have developed patent-pending intelligent architected materials that can dissipate energy caused by bending, compression, torque and tensile stresses, avoiding permanent plastic deformation or damage, and may also exhibit shape memory properties that allow them to have actuation capacity.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
In 2008, Liz embarked on her journey as an engineering intern, paving the way for what would become an exceptional career. With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc.,
iField Smart
MAY 28, 2024
Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of As-Built Drawings Software In the realm of construction and engineering, precision and accuracy are paramount. Moreover, retrieving and sharing As-Built documentation across teams and stakeholders proved cumbersome, hindering collaboration and decision-making processes.
iField Smart
JULY 2, 2024
Construction scheduling software is significant for several reasons: Improved Efficiency: It automates manual tasks, reduces errors, and optimizes resource allocation, leading to faster and more efficient project completion. Cost Savings: It minimizes costly delays, optimizes resource utilization, and prevents budget overruns.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 25, 2024
This predictive capability optimizes resource allocation, potentially reducing outages by up to 15% through efficient scheduling. By combining AI-driven analytics with digital twins, utilities gain real-time insights into vegetation growth, optimizing maintenance planning and enabling continuous monitoring.
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