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Where there’s a will, there’s a way

Civil + Structural Engineer

By doing so, your firm can inspire and lead teams to build a future filled with possibility, progress, and success. A well-crafted strategy ensures your vision doesn’t remain a distant dream but becomes an actionable, measurable goal. The will: Vision as the starting point. Moving forward: Why the time is now.

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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

While they perform tasks admirably, they lack some features of professional-grade drones, such as advanced obstacle avoidance and the ability to scan a building or location autonomously. An autonomous flying laser sensor makes scanning and capturing a building from the air easier. Unpiloted systems should provide peace of mind.

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A new risk landscape is reshaping owner-contractor relationships

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon. Construction 4.0

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KEITH HEMPEL NAMED PRESIDENT OF LPA DESIGN STUDIOS

Civil + Structural Engineer

Hempel is an active national leader on energy performance and decarbonization, working to develop best practices across the industry for developing higher performing buildings. It’s me helping people work better together and build stronger relationships.” It’s not me telling people how to do things.

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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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DoD Facilities Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape

Job Order Contracting

Fact: DoD Facilites Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape Delivering integrated and transparent Sustainment Capability must be a priority! Sustainable management of the built environment demands a consistently applied programmatic approach.

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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

Jeanne DuPont, founder, and executive director of RISE said, “The work that Allan and the rest of our Dune Squad is performing is not only helping Rockaway Beach, but it is also making a positive impact on them and giving them a sense of pride. Allan is so excited about what he has been doing that he has even shared it with other deaf people.