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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Environmental Regulatory industry is one area that was initially slow to begin the digital transition, but in recent years has warmed up to digitizing its processes. Lance also points out recent dramatic changes to federal environmental regulations, adding the need for “the regulated community [to remain] agile amid the changes.”
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Union Pacific’s recognition confirms that when it comes to environmental and social stewardship, WSP is on the right track,” said Jay Aber, transportation vice president and national Future Ready® program lead at WSP. Addressing sustainability, resiliency, and social equity challenges is at the core of WSP’s corporate strategy.
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BDC Network
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 8, 2023
WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, has advanced its commitment to help organizations become Future Ready® with the release of an essential book that explores how organizations can rethink their climate mitigation and resilience practices for greater impact.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Key Highlights Architects play a crucial role in designing community living projects that prioritize both environmental and social sustainability. Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.
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CCR Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
The construction industry is one of the oldest and most important fields and has changed a lot over the years. Now, digital transformation is a big change that is even more significant than anything before. It changes how industries work and how they provide value to their customers.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 19, 2023
SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards. Aperture is a tool used for public outreach.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. Without a comprehensive understanding of all system assets, it can take days or even weeks just to assess damage.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. Strategically, the information from asset management can be used to drive decisions and secure public funding.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind.
PN - Project Management
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The construction industry has embraced digital transformation, and big data is at the forefront of this change. Powered by big data, predictive analysis is becoming a cornerstone for construction management, enabling businesses to achieve greater accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Roads Online
AUGUST 13, 2024
Executive General Manager Daniel Orriss and the SPA team are leading this charge. Australia has a long way to go if it’s to achieve its goal of cutting emissions by 43 per cent by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050, with Climate Action Tracker currently assessing Australia’s progress as “insufficient”. Image: SPA.
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Stok
AUGUST 28, 2019
Environmentalist and leader of Project Drawdown , Paul Hawken built on this call to action in his keynote, urging everyone to lead as climate change has finally shifted to the center of the social eye. As part of the winning bid, both cost and carbon impact were analyzed. 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First.
BDC Network
MAY 11, 2023
Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2023
The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You can learn more about the solution here , while in this article we are going to discuss potential benefits of retro-commissioning your buildings. Let’s investigate some major profits you may receive after retro-commissioning a building.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 9, 2024
But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%
BDC Network
MAY 11, 2023
Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The post The Crucial Role of Facility Management in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. This is done through facility management.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment is essential.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
For industries operating in areas prone to these natural events, assessing potential geohazards is crucial. Geohazard assessment is the process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these risks before they lead to damage. In many cases, companies seek professional support to handle these complex assessments effectively.
Stok
OCTOBER 21, 2021
ESG encompasses the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company and has a strong correlation to the company’s financial performance and potential for long-term value creation. Source: The Impacter. If there’s one single topic that every corporate real estate professional should have on their mind in 2021, it’s ESG.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
Assessing Your Garage Space and Planning Improvements Transforming your garage requires thorough preparation before any renovation work begins. A proper assessment helps identify both limitations and opportunities in your space. Smart Sorting Techniques Sort garage items by category to make organisation more manageable.
UK Construction Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Why is RAAC unsafe?
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2024
Among these critical structural interventions, underpinning plays a pivotal role, often unnoticed by the layman yet serving as the backbone of a successfully renovated commercial building. providing invaluable insights into this essential process. providing invaluable insights into this essential process.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 12, 2024
In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. The construction industry again being one of the strategic thrust areas of development for any country is instrumental in this process.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
From public parks to corporate complexes, understanding the principles of structural soil containment is key to creating sustainable and resilient landscapes. These structures are essential for managing soil erosion, supporting terraces, and maintaining the integrity of landscaped areas.
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CCR Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
Navigating the New Era of Construction Through Technological Innovations This comprehensive article delves into the transformative world of workforce management in the construction industry. The construction industry, traditionally perceived as a sector slow to embrace change, is standing on the brink of a technological revolution.
Building Radar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The construction industry is set to experience significant transformations in 2024, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability initiatives, and changes in global supply chains. From sustainable building practices to the rise of digital tools like Building Radar , the landscape is evolving rapidly.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Cavanaugh and Michael “Mick” Dunn Photo courtesy Armstrong World Industries Today’s facility owners and managers face more intense demands than ever , driven by challenges such as tighter budgets, compressed timelines, and the need to create and maintain spaces that attract the right customers while promoting greater employee productivity.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
This year, several emerging trends are reshaping how projects are approached, highlighting a dynamic evolution in building technologies and methodologies. Sustainability and Green Building Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in the construction industry; it’s a necessary strategy.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 8, 2024
Adopt innovative design Innovation is not a luxury but a need in the ever-changing land development domain. Innovative design is also about developing environments that address the changing needs of people. Embrace environmental compliance Land development companies have to promote responsible environmental behavior.
BDC Network
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:58 Urban Planning As Sasaki looks back on 70 years of practice, we’re also looking to the future of cities. As we plan for ever-changing communities, we continue to build a pluralistic practice. This is our mission: Better Design, Together.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In the dynamic realm of construction, where every project is a unique puzzle, managing operational costs emerges as a multifaceted challenge. The Sneaky Culprits: Identifying the specific culprits within operational costs is crucial for effective management.
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CCR Magazine
JULY 12, 2023
This professional, using a range of skills from technical to logistical, lays the foundation for all the subsequent work, ensuring that the building to be erected fits perfectly within its intended dimensions and location. It is an ongoing learning process, requiring commitment, resilience, and a genuine passion for the field.
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UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The post Read the Lates News on Economic Outlook, Glenigan’s December Construction Index, CIP to Build 1GWH BESS in Scotland, and Pre-tax Loss for Laing O’rourke is £288m appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As for the future of the economy, will 2024 offer stability or further uncertainty for the building industry in the UK ?
In Eight
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The company’s third such report to date, the Outlook is based on a survey of 300 large-enterprise and construction professionals and consists of 26 questions designed to gauge general confidence and optimism levels across the industry, and assess track records, plans and attitudes towards digital transformation.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Across our 80+ construction sessions led by a powerhouse of industry leaders and experts, AU2021 revealed some undeniable truths about the future of the industry—and the trends impacting the economics of your business most. Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows. Great decisions require access to great data.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The future of BIM and project management. Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. Go to the session > Speaker: Angela Yee, Senior Product Manager at Autodesk. Leveraging data and connected construction.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 26, 2023
How will new technologies impact our business? Through this pursuit of non-academic research, several aspects started to emerge very clearly: First, the most innovative firms are building their own digital solutions and platforms to accelerate and scale their transformation. What is our mission?
Construction Specifier
JUNE 25, 2024
and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 15, 2023
For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. The Autodesk Construction Champions is an exciting annual and global awards program recognizing 25 construction thought leaders making waves in the industry by driving innovation and change. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.
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