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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

With increasing urgency, building owners, architects and contractors are turning to metal buildings to deliver resilient, robust and safe buildings to better mitigate risk. “In Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events. According to Dr. W.

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Women in Engineering: Leading by Example to Drive Change

Civil + Structural Engineer

in the 1980s to study civil engineering. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree and acquiring a professional engineering license in Arizona and California, she spent more than three decades building a career in the construction industry. While rewarding, the journey hasn’t been without its share of challenges.

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Tristan Schwartzman Named “Energy Engineer of the Year for the Northeast US”

Civil + Structural Engineer

The firm is also one of the region’s leaders in certifying ENERGY STAR® buildings. Through energy audits and retro-commissioning projects, Tristan has optimized energy systems for many of the city’s largest commercial property owners.

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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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Continuously Execute Optimal Facilities Strategies for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds

Job Order Contracting

As a facilities management professional… how do I Develop and Continuously Execute Optimal Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Strategies? Continuously Execute Optimal Facilities Strategies for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds. 3 Key Steps. contact-form-7].

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

Construction Specifier

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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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Arnab Ghosh, Global Sales Engineering Director at Accuris The collapse of the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March has left the city and nation grappling with the daunting task of reconstruction. So how can engineers eliminate some of this strain and complete projects on significantly reduced timelines?