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APTIM Ranked #1 in Site Assessment & Compliance by ENR

Civil + Structural Engineer

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — APTIM, a leading environmental and resilience solutions firm, is listed as the top U.S. contractor in the Environment: Site Assessment and Compliance category of Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 400 Sourcebook. With experience across the U.S.,

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Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Civil + Structural Engineer

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects

BDC Network

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

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Geohazard Assessment: Essential for Safety and Development

CCR Magazine

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.

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Corporate Real Estate’s Role in ESG: Scaling High-Performance Buildings by Leveraging an Effective Real Estate Program

Stok

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.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.