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The Vital Role of Community Engagement in School Bond Campaigns

Wolgast Corporation

Fostering a Sense of Ownership Schools are not just buildings; they are the heart of a community. Engaging community members in the decision-making process about school infrastructure investments fosters a sense of ownership and pride. Augmenting Advocacy Efforts Community members are powerful advocates for school bond campaigns.

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ACPA Announces Pipe School 2024

Civil + Structural Engineer

Proven Resilience. As the industry’s premier annual event, Pipe School brings together ACPA members, DOTs/transportation agencies, consulting engineers, contractors, subject matter experts, and various industry personnel to discuss, learn, and engage with one another while advancing the industry. Undeniable Sustainability.

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Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success

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. Sustainability: Promotes environmentally friendly construction practices and resilience against climate change.

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Rockfon Ceilings Enhance Houston’s Thompson Intermediate School

CCR Magazine

Constructed after Hurricane Harvey damaged its previous location, the new building provides an updated, resilient, safe, comfortable environment supporting 21st-century, personalized learning. In 2017, many Pasadena Independent School District (PISD) buildings were severely damaged by flooding caused during Hurricane Harvey.

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WSP USA’s ClimateVue Platform Earns SEAL Sustainable Product Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, built the ClimateVue suite of tools to help clients improve their resilience practices by monitoring future rainfall trends, help communities visualize potential impacts and create mitigation plans while providing local leaders with real-time management tools. “WSP

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The role of infrastructure in community liveability

Roads Online

Image: Shutterstock.com/Arina P Habich, and Quest Events. Material provided by Quest Events Emerging gaps between infrastructure investment in major cities and regional areas are a perennial risk and ongoing barrier in Australia. This approach improves the sustainability, resilience, and overall quality of life for residents.”

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WELL Health-Safety Rating & LEED Safety First: What You Need To Know

Stok

Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication.