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Reinventing Empty Buildings via Office-to-Lab Conversions

Civil + Structural Engineer

And lastly, trillions of dollars are being invested into sustainable environmental solutions. These three factors capture many individuals’ attention, particularly real estate developers and owners. Some of these spaces are undergoing transformation to meet the growing need for research and development space. Why Research Hubs?

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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Holly Schaubert As the world faces increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ensuring the nation’s infrastructure is built to last has never been more important. Steel Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) emerge as a standout choice for fortifying infrastructure against natural disasters. Approximately 1.5 Approximately 1.5

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Making the Grade: Why Lightweight Aggregates may be the Key to Improved Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

Jody Wall Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues a report card that grades America’s infrastructure. In the latest edition, the nation scored a C- on the overall assessment, indicating that while overall these systems are in fair condition, they exhibit deficiencies and increasing vulnerabilities.

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Understanding Consumer Behavior: What Homebuyers Really Want

CCR Magazine

Location and Community Impact Communities shape lifestyle choices and daily experiences for homeowners. Smart home technology integration and energy-efficient features rank high on buyers’ must-have lists. Buyers analyze property appreciation trends and neighborhood development plans.

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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Infrastructure investment has become a cornerstone for economic growth and development in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. However, as the construction sector continues to expand in many countries, there is a growing awareness of its environmental consequences. However, there are ways to mitigate these impacts.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

With environmental concerns gaining precedence, stakeholders who are keen on being with the times are adopting strategies to reduce ecological impact. Here are some of the essential strategies you can employ to ensure that construction projects are not only efficient and profitable but also sustainable.

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ResourceCo: Never a wasted opportunity

Roads Online

ResourceCo’s soil reuse and recycling function delivers sustainable soil solutions for infrastructure projects across Australia. Founded on the premise that there’s no such thing as waste, ResourceCo has firmly set its sights on the decarbonisation of infrastructure development and heavy industries through innovative resource recovery.