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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

As these extreme climate events continue to grow in number and size, owners are turning to architects, engineers, and construction professionals to deliver more resilient buildings without higher costs. Can Cold-formed Steel Outperform Wood Framing? Building for resilience and sustainability begins with material selection.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Yurts: Living in.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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Structural Innovations in Modern Civil Engineering

CCR Magazine

Today, structural innovations in civil engineering are reshaping the industry, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable, and resilient structures. Traditional methods relied heavily on manual calculations and conventional materials like steel and concrete. Benefits of Structural Innovations 1.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. Architects are often looking for ways to create or enhance outdoor spaces in commercial buildings.

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Building For The Future: Unveiling The Innovation And Sustainability Of Steel Frame Structures

CCR Magazine

Among the materials that have stood the test of time, steel emerges as a clear winner, offering a medley of benefits that make it the go-to choice for modern buildings. Steel frame structures are no longer a nascent concept; they have been around for decades.

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Construction’s Role in Building a Sustainable Future

CCR Magazine

The Role of Construction in Sustainable Development Eco-Friendly Materials: Choosing the right material is a crucial element in the concept of green building. This is why sustainable materials like recycled paper, bamboo, scrapped lumber, and green concrete amongst others are slowly gaining ground.