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

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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

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rockaway Beach Coastal Restoration Project, New York City By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. He is planting vegetation to help make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding. RISE’s work is supporting a more extensive coastal restoration project that is being carried out by its longtime partner the U.S.

Risk Management 246

Risk Management Energy Conservation Project Management Building Performance Measurement 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Brent Hunt, Project Executive, Skanska The American Association of Port Authorities forecasts a 15 percent increase in US freight movement by 2045 and by 2037, US seaports are anticipated to export more than 52 million shipping containers annually. million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 130

Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

Executive General Manager Daniel Orriss and the SPA team are leading this charge. Additionally, each Victorian requires, on average, eight tonnes of quarry material annually to support the building of roads, houses and other infrastructure to service their needs. Now imagine this impact across all states and territories.

Sustainability 92

Sustainability Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Government Works 92

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.

Environmental Impact Assessment 62

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Building Resilience Structural Systems 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 23, 2023

The project team brings together experts from across WSP’s global footprint and includes Deltares, a not-for-profit Dutch and U.S.-based The project aims to answer several questions, including how utilities can expand or upgrade their infrastructure to adapt to future risks and challenges to their operations.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Infrastructure Development Change Management Foundation Systems 130

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

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Roads Online

MAY 15, 2024

He has seen the application of such technologies on projects first-hand. “I I joined Bentley in 2006 during our works with building information modelling (BIM) on the Olympics in London,” says King. “I I then spent some time in the Middle East on some big construction projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 88

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Infrastructure Development Project Management Change Management 88

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

Procore

JUNE 1, 2023

Faced with unprecedented challenges over the last five years, the construction industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. Here are some highlights from Innovation Summit.   Data Maturity is Helping Address Industry Challenges Every project and jobsite produces a wealth of data that can be used to improve future projects.

Risk Management 94

Risk Management Change Management Project Management Construction Management 94

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2024

Buro Happold , a world-class practice of over 3,000 engineers and consultants globally, has announced the appointment of East Coast-based Denzil Gallagher as US Managing Director and Partner. Plunkett announced in late June that Gallagher, who had been serving as the interim managing director of the U.S.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Change Management Sustainability 52

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s construction news , read about how, with a projected cost of over $20 billion, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and its State Water Project (SWP) are preparing a massive conveyance infrastructure project. The project will use TBMs for substantial tunnelling.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Permits Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing 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 connecting people, partners, projects, and processes with data? Call for Construction Session Proposals.

Project Management 119

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 119

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.

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Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Sustainability Construction Machinery 93

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. ZIG identifies four areas that need to be considered in future construction projects. First, improving infrastructure.

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Infrastructure Development Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Government Works 77

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. Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leveraging data analytics allows for informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Severe storms, extended heatwaves and flash floods threaten UK livelihoods as climate change accelerates. For construction firms balancing tight project deadlines already, more extreme weather brings costly delays and site damage risks needing urgent solutions. 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

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 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 Energy Conservation Engineering 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This is your chance to gain the crucial insights needed to embrace the future of construction and improve the quality and profitability of future projects. These strategies will ultimately help you make better business and project decisions.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 80

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

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 83

Project Management Facility Management Change Management Infrastructure Development 83

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

The InEight Global Capital Projects Outloo k (GCPO) report is out and has been providing myriad insights for the global construction industry. Globally, 67% of respondents are project owners, and 33% are contractors. Yet I was surprised over the gap between continents in application of technology in projects. Let’s dig in!

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

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

Construction Daily News

APRIL 25, 2024

They extend project deadlines, disrupt workflows and bring everything to a halt. It makes you rethink how to compensate for the lost time, often resulting in rushed projects compromising quality. It prompts project delays, which merit another negotiation with the client. Here are the top negative consequences of downtime.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment HVAC Systems Heavy Lifting Transportation Construction Machinery 52

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

BDC Network

JULY 18, 2024

As healthcare engineers who have been engaged in finding low-carbon solutions on major projects, we’re not new to decarbonization and its challenges. We have worked on healthcare projects of all scales from small local renovations to large full facility renovations and new construction. That’s because hospitals are essential.

Electrical Systems 59

Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Design 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 10, 2021

For over 45 years, the family-owned business has worked across a wide range of disciplines, from healthcare and education to residential and conservation projects. The team at Eamon Costello is focused on delivering the highest quality projects at the best value for clients. The pilot project was a learning experience.

Project Management 52

Project Management Site Planning Building Resilience Structural Systems 52

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

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. Construction projects are increasing in complexity. If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! Diversity and inclusion.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

How do you measure project success? As owners and project executives usually are looking at high-level metrics, it’s easy for teams to get driven purely by the money. In fact, 43% of construction firms prioritize immediate financial goals over organizational resilience. Is it over or under budget? And by how much?

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Building Standards 52

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 Building Codes 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. Throughout his career, Enrico has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project design and leadership, spearheading various initiatives that have left a lasting impact.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

UK Construction Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Original Source: Ferrovial Construction UK plunges to £30m loss Ferrovial Construction UK lost £30m last year after hefty provisions for expected losses on the £2bn Silvertown Tunnel project in East London. The project had £54m in provisions for the year ending 31 December 2022. covers faults and warranties, while £31.3m

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement Government Works 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 11, 2024

The post Learn About the Latest News on the Largest UK Solar Facility by Sonnedix, the Keepmoat’s Brilliant New Bricklayers Addressing the Construction Skills Deficit, Recruiter Predicts Worsening Construction Skills Shortages, and the Building of Ontario’s First Rail Megaproject appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Electrical Systems Facility Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Many interesting classes took place today, but the highlight was undoubtedly the Construction Session led by Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Autodesk Construction Solutions. Your projects are becoming more complex. You’re using new and innovative techniques to build bigger, better, and faster.”

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Cost Control Construction Management Project Management 52