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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency. This conserves resources and lessens the environmental impact of construction activities. Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. How do we mitigate those effects?

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

For example, at Northlake Commons, the utilization of mass timber estimates 1,990 metric tons of avoided CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions, with a total carbon benefit of 2,920 metric tons; this is equivalent to removing 558 cars from the road or to the energy required to operate 249 homes for an entire year.

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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In Scotland, a large number of tenement houses were built a century ago in the wake of the first world war, before energy efficiency was a consideration. Conservation, life quality and cost – the retrofitting balancing act. One question is the importance of conservation. There’s also the impact of retrofitting for residents.

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Sustainable Building in Ireland: Insights from Consultancy

CCR Magazine

These firms are at the forefront of integrating green certifications, renewable energy, and eco-friendly materials into their projects. Certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) are becoming benchmarks for sustainable construction.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Assessing Climate Risks to Your Property The first step in preparing for climate change is identifying the specific risks your property may encounter. This is especially valuable in drought-prone areas.

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The role of infrastructure in community liveability

Roads Online

Yet despite having less to work with, regional councils are launching exciting, high-impact initiatives ranging from responsive design to futuristic eco-transport. How does investment in infrastructure in regional and remote areas impact community liveability, and what feedback are you receiving from residents about these changes?