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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. This conserves resources and lessens the environmental impact of construction activities. Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures.

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Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems

CCR Magazine

It’s essential to maintain biodiversity conservation while expanding infrastructure growth since these two goals can be achieved side by side. Development that protects and values biodiversity can be achieved through renewable resources combined with green building methods and community involvement.

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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

He is planting vegetation to help make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding. The Army Corps is collaborating with RISE and other partners to make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding that has increased due to more frequent and stronger coastal storms.

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Solving Environmental Challenges with Innovative Engineering

CCR Magazine

This article explores how innovative engineering design is tackling some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, from reducing carbon emissions and managing waste to conserving water and protecting ecosystems.

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Trane & NIU Launch Energy Program for Sustainable Future”

CCR Magazine

Trane by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Ill. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

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Revolutionizing Concrete Production: The Sustainable Future of Carbon Locked™ Precast Concrete

Civil + Structural Engineer

Resource Conservation Foremost among these advantages is the reduction in the demand for virgin materials, such as cement and aggregate, which are notoriously resource-intensive to manufacture. Energy Efficiency In addition to reducing emissions, Carbon Locked Precast Concrete contributes to energy efficiency in the construction sector.

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Building a Better World on the Procore Platform | Sustainability Spotlight

Procore

Procore.org , Procore’s social impact arm, provides full platform access to nonprofit builders who are focused on building a sustainable world for future generations to assist worthy causes with technology that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. In 2021, it was a finalist in Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards.