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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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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.

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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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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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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

Mass timber is quickly becoming a solution as the number of public institutions and private developers pledging to attain net-zero carbon emissions increases. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. concrete) in the substructure.

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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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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

The growing complexity of projects, coupled with a competitive market landscape, necessitates a shift towards more efficient and data-driven approaches. It involves replacing outdated, manual processes with digital tools like advanced software, drones, and smart devices to make construction faster, safer, and more efficient.