Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

Roads Online

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The use of electric-powered machinery has become a crucial part of the construction industrys green transformation as it struggles with the requirement to lower its carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency. Electric motors are quieter than their diesel counterparts, significantly reducing noise levels on job sites.

Construction Machinery 105

Construction Machinery Electrical Systems Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development 105

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. This construction method combines longevity, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. One of the best solutions lies in sustainable masonry.

Masonry 52

Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are many benefits to reducing energy on construction sites. Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. Using more efficient technologies will also help increase the safety of the workers.

Renewable Energy Systems 113

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Automation 113

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Health Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The post How Virtual Floor Plans Are Shaping Modern UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. What if you could visualize an entire project with pinpoint accuracy, collaborate seamlessly, and minimize costly on-site mistakes? These digital plans offer a level of accuracy that was previously impossible. The result?

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Energy Efficiency Building Design Change Management 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In commercial construction , ensuring best plumbing practices is paramount to safe and efficient functioning of the designed structure. As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. The importance of efficient water use extends beyond economic benefits.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. In energy-efficient home building, every detail matters. Also, think about materials that last longer.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Heavy Lifting Transportation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Digital transformation in construction means using modern technology to improve the way projects are planned, managed, and built.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

Building Design 127

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 127

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.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Permits Quality Control Cost Control 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

– Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on 20430 & 20440 Century Boulevard, two office buildings converted to a cGMP-ready white box facility and state-of-the-art lab facility respectively, located in Rock Creek’s four-building Precision Labs campus in Germantown, MD.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Real Estate Development Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems 130

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Setting new benchmarks in safety and resilience, pioneering engineering, sophisticated materials, and painstaking design produce buildings that withstand the worst challenges of nature. Creative ideas and cooperative practices merging mostly form modern, safe buildings with long-lasting effects.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Foundation Systems Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems 52

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Abstract In the ever-evolving construction industry, efficient resource management is critical to project success. Resource management in construction refers to the planning, allocation, tracking, and optimization of these resources to ensure projects are completed within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Schedule Management Material Storage Lean Construction 105

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Pre-planned worksite LED lighting layouts present cost-saving opportunities and mitigate redundant workload while safeguarding construction workers and passersby. Projects in which lighting is positioned as specified for project completion and then used as temporary lighting for the build-out.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Zoning Site Planning Building Materials 52

Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

The focus typically remains on functionality, cost control, and operational efficiency. Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. These operational efficiencies directly translate to reduced emissions through optimized routing.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Green Building Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 52

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Korte Company was awarded a Design-Build project by the Highland C.U.S.D. #5 The 8,753-square-foot renovation project is the first Design-Build school project for The Korte Company in Illinois and comes on the heels of the passage of Public Act 103-491 (aka the Municipal Design-Build Authorization Act).

Building Design 52

Building Design Energy Efficiency Facility Management Project Management 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

When it comes to energy efficiency in buildings, insulation plays a crucial role. Understanding what R-value means and how it impacts energy efficiency can help you make better choices for your construction or renovation projects. For additional context on building codes and regulations, see Harrell King’s blog.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

The new advanced manufacturing facility, comprising three separate buildings with associated ancillary structures, will create up to 4,000 jobs on site over the lifespan of the project and thousands more in the supply chain.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Facility Management Energy Efficiency 130

CivilJungle

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why Are Energy-Efficient Homes Necessary? We are staying in a production where regular energy root will apply at a fast speed. More time will use at the house, and by constructing energy-efficient homes, these standard energy roots can also decrease, or irregular processes will occupy. Building Envelope.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Electrical Systems 52

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Wall Systems 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. In design, Swenso collaborates closely with design teams to optimize strategies for cost effectiveness to meet operational carbon goals using life cycle costing.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The secure flow of data is necessary to solve global infrastructure challenges, including the expansion of energy grids, modernization of transportation systems, and retrofitting of existing assets to meet sustainable development goals. Cesium is the creator of the 3D Tiles open standard also used by Google.

Engineering 203

Engineering Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems Building Resilience 203

BDC Network

MARCH 4, 2024

Illuminating your path to energy efficiency 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:06 Lighting Design Collaborative's Kelsey Rowe, PE, CLD, shares some tools, resources, and next steps to guide you through the process of lighting design. Why is site lighting important? Illuminating a site is more than bright lights on a building.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Electrical Wiring Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls 52

PN - Project Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Powered by big data, predictive analysis is becoming a cornerstone for construction management, enabling businesses to achieve greater accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. By harnessing the potential of data-driven insights, construction professionals can address challenges, optimize processes, and deliver superior results.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management 97

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). QR codes have emerged as a valuable asset in promoting safe practices.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 109

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2024

His 30-year career in combined stormwater, water and wastewater infrastructure design and construction includes strategic planning; innovative solutions for addressing emerging issues like climate resiliency; energy efficiency for operation of water and wastewater systems; and utility optimization. WSP in the U.S.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Electrical Systems 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

How can you ensure that your equipment rentals deliver optimal value? in 2025 making it essential to strategically plan your equipment requirements. Your project’s success depends on selecting the appropriate equipment rental provider. As the U.S. equipment rental industry grows to $78.2 The good news? in 2024 to 3.6%

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Safety Regulations Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. m (14 ft), 5.18

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

Stok

MARCH 28, 2019

Given that buildings account for 39% of CO2 emissions in the United States, one of the foremost objectives in the sustainable building industry is to eliminate or reduce our built environment’s carbon emissions. The question is, how do we work towards carbon neutrality in buildings? Renewable Energy Generation: A Powerful Shift.

Renewable Energy Systems 74

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 74

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S.

Ceiling Systems 40

Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation 40

Roads Online

JANUARY 17, 2024

There is a cautious optimism surrounding 2024,” explained James Lawrence, Group Manager for Customer & Markets at Coates. Construction costs also continue to rise, although at a slower pace than the past two years, and planning approvals and labour market constraints persist. “If billion in FY24, and grow to $12 billion in FY26.

Renewable Energy Systems 104

Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency Building Products Distribution 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137