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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BDC Network

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

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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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A Community-Forward Approach 

Civil + Structural Engineer

When it comes to discussing climate change resilience and sustainability, Kramer believes that these topics are inherently tied into their commitment to people and communities and describes OHM as the “community advancement firm.” Elsewhere in Ohio, OHM is currently engaged in a project that contains multiple communities within its scope.

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Sesco Group Renovates Boardroom with Ontario’s First Rockfon Mono

CCR Magazine

Sesco Group of companies, founded in 1983, remains a family owned and operated business providing Ontario commercial and high-end residential customers with interior and design-build services. Sesco Group’s companies include Sesco Interiors, Sesco Design Build and Sesco Luxury Homes. It performs great and looks stunning!”

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Maryland Schools Exhibit Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. The facilities transform the educational experience and provide engaging spaces that are more flexible and adaptable to modern pedagogy.

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Learn About the Latest News on UK Government Plans to Utilize More Timber in Construction, CBO Mike Firenze Joins Dome Construction, UK Builders Caught Committing Malpractice, and Marsh and Beazley Expand Construction Coverage

UK Construction Blog

Priority themes in the policy roadmap include improving data, promoting timber, boosting skills, and addressing fire safety to identify timber construction potential and impediments in England. The CTI/TDUK will continue to engage with government to ensure commitments are actioned and expanded in the coming years.”

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.