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Why ESG is Crucial for Modern Property Development

UK Construction Blog

These principles help manage environmental impacts, enhance community relations, and ensure robust governance structures, leading to more resilient and successful projects. They have gained prominence as stakeholders demand more transparency and accountability. What is ESG? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Retrofitting the Ballston Wetland Park was a high-priority project in Arlington County’s Stormwater Management Program, and they were able to seek community input through a stakeholder advisory committee as well as with several community meetings to provide input to the design process.

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7 Trends Shaping the Future of the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component. ” Sustainable construction seeks to reduce the adverse effects on the environment while simultaneously improving the comfort and well-being of the people who live in the building.

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The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends

BDC Network

Sergio Lechuga, CID Healthcare Facilities Designers Architects AEC Tech Interior Architecture Resiliency Welcome to HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series, where we explore the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of architecture and design. Sergio Lechuga, CID, is HMC’s Director of Interior Design.

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Virtual reality as a tool for sustainable design

Construction Specifier

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. The project team is pursuing both Living Building Challenge (LBC) and Passive House Institute U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

Enrico’s commitment to inclusivity and community engagement set him apart in the field of architectural design. a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition.