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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. Engineering Precision and Efficiency The DfMA approach is reshaping the engineering of mass timber projects by optimizing design and construction processes.

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Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term

The Pro Builder

Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:45 After enjoying robust demand during the pandemic, the single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) sector hasn’t been immune from the challenges facing the rest of the homebuilding industry in 2023.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award will be presented on October 24 th in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo. The firm is also one of the region’s leaders in certifying ENERGY STAR® buildings. Tristan Schwartzman is a leading designer and champion of energy-efficiency innovations in Greater New York City.

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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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Unlocking AECO Knowledge with GPT: Natural Language Queries for Document Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

Picture an architect standing in this library, wondering, “Which designs have been optimized for tropical climates?” A project manager could request, “Show all protocols for seismic safety in high-rise buildings,” and get immediate results. ’ The magic deepens when this is applied to the AECO world.

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Optimizing HVAC systems to decarbonize buildings

Construction Specifier

One sector that has a significant impact on global emissions is commercial buildings. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), commercial buildings are the fourth-largest emitters of CO2 globally. Within commercial buildings, HVAC systems are responsible for 67 percent of the total emissions emitted.