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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Proactive solutions are essential to protect investments, whether you own an apartment, shopping center, warehouse, office space, or multifamily property. Strategies include strengthening roofing and windows to handle strong winds, improving drainage systems to prevent flooding, and using fire-resistant materials in wildfire-prone regions.

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Maryland Schools Exhibit Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

As architect-of-record, Stantec designed all six schools and specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the health, safety, well-being, comfort, productivity and success of students and staff. Stantec led the Blueprint Schools’ design in partnership with K. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards.

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Sesco Group Renovates Boardroom with Ontario’s First Rockfon Mono

CCR Magazine

Now, they are available in select regions of North America supported with qualified, certified installers , including Sesco Group in Ontario. Sesco was among the earliest to install Rockfon acoustic stone ceiling products in North America. Rockfon Mono Acoustic systems can achieve a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) up to 0.95.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Regional challenges exist with sourcing a reliable supply of fly ash due to the ongoing retirement of coal-fired power plants. 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

His efforts helped stakeholders maintain a single source of truth and paved the way for more meaningful and impactful collaboration between all levels of project staff. . In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management.

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Shaving Costs and Stress with a Facility Maintenance Schedule

CCR Magazine

This includes routine checks like HVAC servicing, plumbing inspections, and electrical system evaluations. Tasks that directly affect safety, such as fire alarm checks or emergency lighting maintenance, should top your list. Consider investing in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).