Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 12, 2024

A new report published in partnership between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions – from building to real estate to infrastructure – can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy.

Building Materials 203

Building Materials Building Resilience Sustainability Estimating 203

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. This has shifted the focus to the importance of the outlook of construction which has brought the issue of resilience to the table.

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Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As the country focuses on sustainable development, key initiatives are being launched to address growing urban needs and support long-term economic resilience top construction projects. Estimated at $1.4 The Ontario Line will connect key areas of Toronto, making it easier for commuters to access the downtown core.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Building Optimization Building Automation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Government of Ukraine estimates that 174,000 square kilometers of its land may be contaminated—this is roughly the size of Virginia, Maryland, and Connecticut combined. The Trimble Foundation Fund is aligned to the company’s commitment towards building a more sustainable future.

Foundation Systems 257

Foundation Systems Mapping Government Works Building Resilience 257

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 7, 2023

Department of Energy estimates there were more than 450 operational microgrids in the U.S. as states begin to offer funds and incentives for power-resiliency projects, The New York Times reports. in 2022, but some experts say that share may be far higher.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The high-speed rail system will provide alternatives to one of the busiest short-haul flight paths in the United States, saving an estimated 62,000 annual airplane trips and taking 400,000 cars off the road every year.

Renewable Energy Systems 162

Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Conservation Infrastructure Development 162

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Decades later, these innovative floors remain a smart and efficient solution for many commercial spaces, balancing comfort for occupants and long-term performance for facility managers and building owners. Hybrid carpet refers to flooring that combines the comfort and acoustic benefits of carpet with the durability of a resilient floor.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

Officials at Kansas State University Salina will oversee a project to build an Aerospace Education Hub to support aeronautics innovation. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will build a U.S. Phase 2 is estimated to cost $79 million and will include primarily dredging work.

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Approvals Facility Management Building Resilience Building Design 130

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The improving grades are the results of increased investment and efforts to build more resilient infrastructure. Maine has approximately $60 million in annual drinking water needs for the next 20 years, with an estimated annual shortfall of $27 million. President of the Maine section of ASCE.

Engineering 52

Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Building Resilience Infrastructure Development 52

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 30, 2024

As a business owner who owns their building, there may be a time that you have to face damages due to emergencies, fires, floods, natural disasters, or impact. They will schedule an adjuster to visit your property to estimate your loss and may recommend a restoration company, if necessary.

Communication 127

Communication Collaboration Building Resilience Building Standards 127

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Siemens launches BIMPOWER™, a groundbreaking plug-in for Autodesk Revit® that transforms the way engineers and contractors design 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has long been recognized for its significant benefits in construction projects, including cost and time savings.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Electrical Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

STV, in joint venture with Michael Baker International, will support the estimated $1.7 billion progressive design-build project through all phases of construction, including during design development, to meet the scheduled opening in 2028. Before its collapse, it served as a critical transportation link carrying an estimated 11.5

Infrastructure Development 100

Infrastructure Development Schedule Management Project Management Building Resilience 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Roads Online

JULY 16, 2023

The roads and infrastructure sectors are taking strides in road resilience, recycling and rehabilitation. A ustralia’s road network is one of the largest in the world, estimated to be larger than 877,000 kilometres (Roads Australia). One of the core components of maintaining the existing network is road resiliency.

Building Resilience 98

Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Sustainability Construction Machinery 98

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

HVAC System Installation 133

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 133

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. By most estimates traditional cement manufacturing is responsible for about 7 percent of all man-made CO2 emissions.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

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

Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This approach builds positive relationships and leads to successful projects. Transparency and honesty are vital for trust-building. Provide clear, detailed estimates, contracts, and invoices to prevent disputes. With dedication and the right approach, you can build a more profitable and resilient construction business.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Construction Equipment Quality Control 52

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A big concern is locating housing where jobs are and figuring out the right ways to build. This is part of what it means to build a sustainable, resilient, and equitable community. We think this kind of innovation will continue, with intensified focus on cutting carbon emissions and improving buildings’ environmental footprints.

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Building Resilience Real Estate Development Building Performance Measurement Building Design 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 29, 2023

Aurigo’s Masterworks will allow HDOT to create capital projects, prioritize them, and estimate their costs. Additionally, the system will integrate with HDOT’s existing technology stack, including design software provided by Autodesk , to create a comprehensive digital lifecycle management solution for the plan-build environment.

Project Management 130

Project Management Risk Management Construction Management Facility Management 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When combined, the Mega grant award, other federal grant applications, the $1 billion commitment each from Oregon and Washington, and toll funding will help cover the likely $6 billion in estimated funding needed to construct the program investments. “I

Infrastructure Development 130

Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Collaboration Estimating 130

Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

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. Importantly, both reports highlighted the potential, and need for pavement recycling and resilient solutions. Image: SPA.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Government Works 105

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

Building Materials 105

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

And tools and methodologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and cloud-hosted, web-based Information Management platforms that let everyone involved in a project share info are total game-changers. They’re making a huge difference in how we build things and keep up with the times. But you know that.

Project Management 130

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Change Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2022

We want to hear from you if you’re leveraging solutions within Autodesk Construction Cloud, whether that be Autodesk Takeoff for quantification, Autodesk BIM Collaborate for coordination, or Autodesk Build for project management, cost management, quality, and field collaboration.

Project Management 119

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 119

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Buildings, beyond being bricks and mortar, unfold stories etched in steel and glass, tales of human ambition, creativity, and, let’s be honest, pocketbooks that might be the envy of Midas himself. This integrated resort, with an estimated cost of $5.5 billion, including the land. ’s corporate headquarters.

Building Resilience 88

Building Resilience Architecture Building Design Estimating 88

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

Building Materials 98

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 98

Roads Online

DECEMBER 17, 2023

These solutions target issues such as productivity and providing options to make road pavements more resilient in changing climatic conditions. Its primary purpose is to provide a user-friendly platform for customers to plan, monitor, and analyse various aspects of their road building projects,” he says. “In

Construction Machinery 102

Construction Machinery Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement 102

Roads Online

AUGUST 25, 2024

With the growing population and urbanisation, there’s an increased need for robust ground improvement solutions to support the construction and retrofitting of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring their long-term durability and safety. With this flexibility, Terefil cuts construction time and the overall build timeline.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Geotechnical Engineering Building Performance Measurement Building Materials 105

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Dive in, explore your options, and start building better today! So, why wait?

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

” Pannu added, “We remain committed to our objective of building a strong sales pipeline. A PIRANHA T15 WET system will be installed in Aura’s 21 slope-side residences, powered 100% by renewable energy resources within the residential building. The project is expected to be completed in Q2/Q3 2023.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution 130

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 24, 2020

Some have proven resilient, while others have not. “Global v Local” is a debate that may not be as binary as it looks : Professor Tim Benton of Chatham House commented recently: “… we have created global supply chains that, for all their efficiencies, have very little resilience.”

Building Products Distribution 98

Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Risk Management Change Management 98

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Real Estate Development Infrastructure Development Property Management Public Works 105