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SFPE Foundation Solicits Public Comment on Four White Papers Published Through its Grand Challenges Initiative 

Civil + Structural Engineer

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The SFPE Foundation, a charitable organization focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments, is soliciting public comment on four papers focused on strategic cooperation in research and education to advance fire engineering.

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WSP Implements USAID Urban Connect Project in the Philippines

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Agency for International Development selected WSP to deliver a five-year project to enhance economic development and improve public service delivery in the Philippines. Agency for International Development (USAID) Urban Connect project to promote inclusive and resilient economic growth of nine secondary cities in the Philippines.

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PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas

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PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Tickets to PhiusCon Houston are selling now. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

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Digital Twin Consortium Publishes Building Performance User Guide

Civil + Structural Engineer

BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. and “What are the objectives for sustainability, efficiency, resiliency, health, risk mitigation, performance, reliability, and accountability?”

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 AEIS Hires Juan Gabriel as Chief Operating Officer

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Previously, Juan was a Quality Project Manager at Skanska, building train stations, water treatment plants, bridges, and roadways. “I’m pleased to join the highly skilled and experienced AEIS team to serve industry-leading clients and assist them in their testing, inspection, and quality assurance needs,” stated Mr. Gabriel.

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Placing AI Front and Center for Infrastructure Week

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk Critical investment in infrastructure is top of mind for governments and businesses; however, to be successful in building for the future, we need to unlock the potential of AI. AI can be a game changer in this effort, as it is already beginning to shift how we learn, work and live.

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Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes

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Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. How to Build a Home That Won’t Combust? Villa home.