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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency.

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Sustainable Practices Transforming Tank Manufacturing Industry

CCR Magazine

The change represents more than environmental responsibility because it focuses on producing products that are durable and cost-efficient while meeting industrial requirements. By implementing these practices, manufacturers can reduce their environmental impact while improving their bottom line.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Within the AEC industry, research focuses on predicting and quantifying the impact of air leakage. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

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Sustainable Community Living Projects Design Guide

CCR Magazine

Key Highlights Architects play a crucial role in designing community living projects that prioritize both environmental and social sustainability. Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials.

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Green Building Certifications: Choosing the Right One for Your Project

iField Smart

Green building certifications offer a valuable framework for assessing and recognizing buildings that meet certain sustainability standards. Popular Green Building Certifications LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): The most widely recognized green building certification in the United States, issued by the U.S.

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Sustainability and Preventive Maintenance = Environmental Stewardship

Job Order Contracting

Upgrades and Replacements : Regular inspections can identify opportunities for upgrading to more energy-efficient models or implementing energy-saving technologies. Upgrades and Replacements : Regular inspections can identify opportunities for upgrading to more energy-efficient models or implementing energy-saving technologies.