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Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

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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Industrial Grade Landscaping: Mastering Structural Soil Containment

CCR Magazine

From public parks to corporate complexes, understanding the principles of structural soil containment is key to creating sustainable and resilient landscapes. Proper assessment of soil quality and characteristics is crucial for determining the right strategies for soil containment and overall landscape health.

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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

With their exceptional strength, ability to withstand substantial forces, inherent fire resistance, and corrosion-resistant options, HSS offer reliable protection for structures required to endure and recover from the impacts of natural disasters involving wind, flooding, fire, and seismic activity. Approximately 1.5

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability. In fact, how many know it is used in many resilient flooring types? So much of resilient flooring in commercial applications is installed over concrete slabs. Do most people think all rubber comes from a rubber tree?

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. Here’s a not-so-fun fact: the construction industry is one of the biggest contributors to environmental waste.

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Diving into the Depths of Offshore Construction

CCR Magazine

Commercial divers use advanced equipment to provide accurate assessments, ensuring the site is suitable for building. Divers must perform these duties with precision, often in low-visibility conditions, to ensure the structural integrity of the build. These conditions require them to be adaptable and resilient.