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SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

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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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Fire Safety Solutions Shaping the Future of Construction Design

CCR Magazine

Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.

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Harnessing concrete masonry for climate-friendly buildings

Construction Specifier

SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials.

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Next-Generation Roofing Systems for Commercial Structures

CCR Magazine

Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. From innovative membrane technologies to reinforcements for severe weather events, next-generation solutions transform roofs into high-performing assets.

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Allianz 2025 Top Risks for Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Natural catastrophes include storms, floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. Severe convective storms (SCS), tropical cyclones and flooding events accounted for almost 90% of all global insured losses related to natural perils and 85% of the total economic losses associated with natural hazards.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.