Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

Scientists predict extreme weather events will become more intense and more frequent with climate change. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

Change Management 52

Change Management Roofing Systems Land Use Regulations Green Building 52

Roads Online

APRIL 1, 2024

Image courtesy of Quest Events. Material provided by Quest Events At the Urban Infrastructure Strategy 2024 conference, Federal, State, and Local government officials will meet with private sector leaders to discuss proven strategies and share their insights for improving infrastructure management and community development.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Risk Management Change Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. The commitments are captured in Xylem’s 2023 Sustainability Report , which also details the company’s progress to advance water security.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 200

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. Falls are common at water treatment plants, and plants struggling to adjust to climate change are even more perilous.

Roofing Systems 276

Roofing Systems Disaster Preparedness Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems 276

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Critical sewer capacity relief solution to be constructed in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has reached a significant milestone to deliver on a decade-long effort to remedy combined sewer overflows and localized flooding in southeast Atlanta.

Project Management 100

Project Management Structural Systems Property Management Public Works 100

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Sustainability: Promotes environmentally friendly construction practices and resilience against climate change.

Environmental Impact Assessment 62

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Building Resilience Structural Systems 62

Roads Online

MAY 15, 2024

I joined Bentley in 2006 during our works with building information modelling (BIM) on the Olympics in London,” says King. “I King is a part of the Bentley Infrastructure Cloud team, managing the company’s solution engineers in the Asia Pacific region and advising on all aspects of project delivery technology.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 104

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Infrastructure Development Project Management Change Management 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. But changes in the industry are leading designers to take a cradle-to-cradle perspective.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Roads Online

JULY 16, 2023

The roads and infrastructure sectors are taking strides in road resilience, recycling and rehabilitation. If you don’t have a well maintained and resilient road network you have disconnection and disruption” he says. One of the core components of maintaining the existing network is road resiliency.

Building Resilience 98

Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Sustainability Construction Machinery 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2023

WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, built the ClimateVue suite of tools to help clients improve their resilience practices by monitoring future rainfall trends, help communities visualize potential impacts and create mitigation plans while providing local leaders with real-time management tools.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Risk Management 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 23, 2023

Water resource managers recognize the importance of adaptive planning for multiple scenarios in the face of highly uncertain futures, which has led to the development of several academic frameworks. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. wsp.com

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Infrastructure Development Change Management Foundation Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Severe storms, extended heatwaves and flash floods threaten UK livelihoods as climate change accelerates. Bolster frames correctly and clear heavy ice build-up promptly yourself or via subcontractors to prevent collapses mid-project. Get ahead of climate change consequences now.

Insurance Management 62

Insurance Management Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Resilience Risk Management 62

BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library 0 rcassidy Fri, 06/07/2024 - 06:52 Patrick Thibaudeau, JLG Architects – Renderings by Plomp and Snøhetta The need for change is more pressing than ever. Today, weather events are more intense, more damaging, and more disruptive than ever.

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Materials 90

BDC Network

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 qpurcell Tue, 12/12/2023 - 11:15 Office Buildings Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares practical tips and strategies for workplace renovation that prioritizes employee mental health. Remember, small changes can make a big difference.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Building Design Building Resilience Green Building 98

Roads Online

APRIL 4, 2024

This has changed over the past couple of hundred years. Managing the impacts of urbanisation on the built environment When it is well managed, urbanisation has huge potential. Thirdly, making cities more resilient to extreme weather events should be a priority for both local governments and the private sector.

Infrastructure Development 81

Infrastructure Development Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Government Works 81

BDC Network

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Codes Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

The commercial construction industry is a dynamic landscape where change is constant. We will delve into specific strategies and highlight how these approaches can lead to a thriving, resilient business. New technologies, materials, and regulations emerge rapidly, demanding adaptability and a forward-thinking approach.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Optimization Energy Efficiency 52

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Home building may not be the most predictable or stable industry, but it does boast one reliable truth: Home sales success consistently comes to sales leaders who stay agile and innovate, no matter the market trend. Use these three insights to help you be unshakable, resilient, and successful in home sales for the foreseeable future. .

Building Controls 246

Building Controls Building Resilience Change Management 246

BDC Network

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 dbarista Wed, 11/15/2023 - 13:05 Office Buildings From enhanced privacy to a sense of community to natural design elements, here are practical measures for renovating workplaces with a focus on improving employee mental health. Remember, small changes can make a big difference.

Building Design 103

Building Design Building Resilience Green Building Collaboration 103

CCR Magazine

JUNE 19, 2023

Sustainable development has become a critical global imperative, and engineers are at the forefront of driving this transformative change. They are responsible for designing buildings, transportation systems, water supply networks, and energy grids that minimize environmental impacts while maximizing efficiency.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Engineering Energy Conservation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2022

Autodesk University 2022, a top construction industry event, will be here before you know it. The event promises to bring even more value and insight this year, and we want you to be a part of it! How are you training and upskilling your workforce to adapt to new workflows and changing processes? What Is Autodesk University?

Construction Management 119

Construction Management Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management 119

Procore

JUNE 1, 2023

Faced with unprecedented challenges over the last five years, the construction industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. Achieving data maturity—when data drives your business to create predictive actions across the entire build process—is the key to gaining a competitive advantage.

Risk Management 71

Risk Management Change Management Project Management Construction Management 71

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Wall Systems 59

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. In turn, no singular solution defines how we work.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Building Design 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to learn more about driving digital transformation, building resilience through sustainability, or the power of cloud-based solutions, you’ll find everything you’re looking for to help you make your business more efficient and successful. Implementation of Cost Management affects all aspects of an organization.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 80

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Specialty Contracting Project Management 80

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Invest In Education And Training Forex trading is a dynamic realm, where market fluctuations are influenced by a myriad of factors, from global political events to interest rate decisions by central banks. With heaps of data and documentation, consider digitizing your records for easier access and management.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Building Automation Change Management Foundation Systems 52

Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Working collaboratively Jialin Chi, Operations Manager, has worked at the company for more than two years. SAMI Bitumen Technologies’ team after one of the company’s social events. Some of the team building activities have been a real highlight,” Chi says. Jialin Chi, Operations Manager SAMI Bitumen Technologies.

Project Management 102

Project Management Facility Management Change Management Infrastructure Development 102

BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order related to climate change and disaster-management efforts during severe weather events and other disasters. Building codes must be updated to address climate impacts and infrastructure needs to be made more resilient, the White House said in a statement.

Building Codes 51

Building Codes Building Resilience Change Management Building Standards 51

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

The post Learn About the Latest News on How Female Builders Solve Talent Gap, Q4 2023 Construction Project Starts Grow 4%, December UK Building Slowdown Eases, and Bad Weather and Rising Construction Costs Hit UK Economy appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Building Resilience 62

Building Resilience Insurance Management Building Materials Building Optimization 62

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

The ability to prepare exteriors against these elements has become even more challenging given the rise in severe weather events that have battered the United States in recent years. buildings are water damaged (See “Surviving Mold: What is a Water Damaged Building?”).

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Project Management 52

In Eight

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Jan Geerinckx, Proove: “Well, it’s not news that cost and time are inherently correlated in project management, which the GCPO reflected. Our own experience with customers in the construction industry shows there is still plenty of room for improvement on time management.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Cost Control Quality Control 59

Construction Daily News

APRIL 25, 2024

Enhance risk management and project resilience: A backup plan allows contractors and managers to control risky events that can raise the budget and the probability of the project failing. It’s cost-effective and appeals to environmentally conscious clients who come to you for a private residential project.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment HVAC Systems Heavy Lifting Transportation Construction Machinery 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 10, 2021

It was clear that a modern technology platform was needed to support data management for the long-term. Given Autodesk’s commitment to continuing product innovation, Eamon Costello chose Autodesk Build, a unified construction management software platform for connecting teams, workflows and data.

Project Management 52

Project Management Site Planning Building Resilience Structural Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This year’s virtual event rallies around one unforgettable theme: Don’t wait for progress. 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. Leveraging data and connected construction.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Change Management 52

Stok

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Kimberly Lewis has been a driving force of making impact in the green building movement. Green Building Council (USGBC) , a non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation, Kimberly plays a key role in the integration, diversification, and globalization of the USGBC global community.

Green Building 66

Green Building Foundation Systems Sustainability Change Management 66

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In fact, 43% of construction firms prioritize immediate financial goals over organizational resilience. Nevertheless, there are a number of other essential construction KPIs that can signify if a project is on track and provide more actionable insights into what changes need to be made. Ready to take the free assessment? Measure Now.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Building Standards 52