Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Project Management Consulting 242

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Strong structural integrity is the cornerstone of structures protecting lives and assets among changing pressures and temperature extremes. Foundation Fundamentals: Establishing a Resilient Base for Every Structure The cornerstone of structural integrity is still building a strong foundation.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Foundation Systems Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

These early projects provided insight into the foundations of supporting smart cities development. According to Huijbregts, these insights led to the development of a more rounded foundation known as the four pillars of smart cities, which is centered on “outcomes and people.” The second pillar is governance and rules regulation.

Infrastructure Development 242

Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems Building Codes Building Optimization 242

Roads Online

MARCH 20, 2025

Civil construction projects are becoming more complex, with demands for sustainability, cost-efficiency, and innovative solutions at an all-time high. From structural retaining walls and precast concrete solutions, Geoquest Australia brings decades of expertise to civil construction.

Controls Manufacturing 66

Controls Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Quality Control 66

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It’s flexible, collaborative, and built on a foundation of data that can be shared securely. Cumins explained that infrastructure sectors can no longer afford to work in silos, with data locked away in proprietary systems. Cesium is the creator of the 3D Tiles open standard also used by Google.

Engineering 203

Engineering Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems Building Resilience 203

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2024

With sustainability becoming a global priority, the quest for eco-friendly alternatives in construction has never been more crucial. Amid this sustainability imperative, Carbon Locked Precast Concrete has emerged as a potential game-changer. Cement, a key component of concrete, is the primary culprit, generating approximately 0.9

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Energy Conservation Curing Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Foundation added a major infrastructure project to the original scope of the park design: the pedestrian bridge and the redesign of the 4th Street side of the park. The community chose schlaich bergermann partner (sbp), known for its creative, elegant, sustainable design of long-span bridges and other structures throughout the world.

Public Works 264

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Jeff Chen, Director of Digital Transformation and George Broadbent, VP of Asset Management, Symetri A Symphony of Sustainable Endeavors In the multifaceted and dynamic landscape of the AECO industry, documents form the harmonious melodies of progress.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Change Management 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

Stormwater management systems are designed to channel water away from homes and businesses when heavy rain falls. From localized flooding to property damage, the impact of blocked outdoor drains on these systems is significant. When water is not effectively channeled away, it erodes the ground and destabilizes structures.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Health Regulations Risk Management Foundation Systems 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Every step taken to make your facility more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions contributes to the collective effort to fight climate change. Thus, the drive for carbon neutrality becomes a strategic business decision, aligning with operational and global sustainability goals.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

In a rapidly changing world, maintaining and improving our transportation infrastructure’s resilience and sustainability has become a critical concern for civil engineers. In the context of road and bridge embankments, protecting these structures can be of paramount significance to the safety and welfare of the public.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 130

Heavy Lifting Transportation Structural Systems Foundation Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 4, 2023

A presentation on the project is being delivered and the award presented at DFI’s 48th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , October 31 – November 3 in Seattle. We are very proud of the part we played in being able to bring new life to such an iconic structure,” says Michael Oakland, Ph.D., vice president, Thornton Tomasetti. “We

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Historic Preservation 130

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

In addition, prefabrication processes yield many sustainability benefits that traditional on-site construction methods cannot match. Many types of prefab materials, such as louvered pergolas, steel buildings, and vinyl fence gate kit systems, leverage machinery and automation in the factory.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Building Codes Foundation Systems Site Planning 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. Groins are structures that extend out perpendicular from the shore into the water and interrupt water flow and limits the movement of sand, to prevent beach erosion.

Risk Management 264

Risk Management Project Management Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 6, 2024

Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles. This is a spectacular design.

Maintenance 130

Maintenance Electrical Systems Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

These structures come in various designs from compact lean-to models to spacious freestanding options, with panel thicknesses ranging from 4mm to 16mm to suit different UK climate conditions. Polycarbonate greenhouses are modern growing structures that use polycarbonate plastic panels instead of traditional glass.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2024

Composed of fitted, hollow glass units that establish a compression-dominant structure, the bridge is a proposition for future manufacturing that minimizes construction impact and carbon emissions. foot-long structure will stretch over a reflective work of art by Romain Crelier. Installed in CMoG’s Special Projects Gallery, the 32.8-foot-long

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Architecture Foundation Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Additionally, selecting the right materials throughout the project is pivotal in enabling structures to withstand whatever Mother Nature may bring. Steel Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) emerge as a standout choice for fortifying infrastructure against natural disasters. percent, are structurally deficient. Approximately 1.5

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It was developed as a public-private partnership between the University of Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Foundation and developer Hunt Companies. Instead of demolishing it and building new, repurposing the original structure provided environmental benefits to the local community including less pollution and disturbance of the site.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Flooring Systems Project Management Consulting 130

CivilJungle

JANUARY 25, 2021

Introduction of Space Structure: The construction and development of the frame space structures are going all over the world. In the last few decades, space frames structures gain more importance. Space frames structures are widely used for the construction of large span areas with few interior supports.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Painting/finishing Roofing Systems 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This has shifted the discussion from general safety to a building’s functionality, serviceability, and operation after an event and moved the attention from being on the structure to the building’s occupants. These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Perhaps the tools or systems being used in each phase do not talk to one another, or the data being generated in one phase is incompatible with the structure of the data in the next phase. This will help the sector drive sustainable outcomes. Claire Rutkowski is a senior vice president and the CIO Champion at Bentley Systems.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems 130

Natural Building

JULY 25, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green Building 69

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Structural Systems 69

PC Construction

AUGUST 22, 2024

All new structural steel has been completed to support the new 400kW rooftop solar system, which will be linked to the facility’s primary electrical system. On the exterior, brick repointing and foundation waterproofing will begin soon to ensure readiness for the installation of new windows in October.

Steel Fabrication 87

Steel Fabrication Foundation Systems Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems 87

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

An NRMCA member supplied the low-carbon concrete required to meet the projects sustainability goals. Sections of the project, such as the foundations and the tilt-up walls, were identified as appropriate for specifying the design strength at 56 days. The design called for lighter, whiter concrete for the structure.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Design 59

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

I found that we could add eco-friendly features to these structures. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. These containers’ steel structure makes them even more eco-friendly. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. to AUD$56.57

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Material Storage 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Some even extend coverage to 15 years for structural elements. Non-sewered areas require extra certifications for on-site wastewater treatment systems. These homes must meet Class 1a dwelling standards. Maximum height: 4.3m

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 27, 2023

Leading marine construction contractor, Red7Marine, has recently completed the installation of three nearshore artificial nesting structures along the East Coast of England on behalf of Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind. This nearshore artificial nesting structure project is the first of its kind.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems Steel Fabrication Project Management 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Features like stackability and integrated valve systems further enhance their usability, enabling efficient dispensing and space-saving storage. This certification guarantees the container’s structural integrity, ensuring compatibility with the stored liquid and compliance with local safety regulations. </p>

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Building Codes 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

How Do You Build a Solid Digital Foundation? Think of it more like layering on a digital upgrade to an already solid structure. Starting with a strong digital foundation is key because construction involves complex projects with multiple moving parts and a ton of data. Sustainable Building for a Future-Proof Industry?

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction Building Automation Safety Regulations Foundation Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

The project included demolition of a failed dock structure and construction of a new state-of-the-art general cargo dock. With an opportunity for a complete redesign of the terminal, sustainability and resiliency were top of mind for the Port of Beaumont.

Building Resilience 147

Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Material Handling Schedule Management 147

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. To ensure seismic safety, the bands are supported by a base isolated foundation that separates the tower structure above from the isolator foundations below. Reduced solar exposure. High-performance facade.

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

Mixed-Use Office Buildings Designers Architects Mass Timber Fire and Life Safety Wood Projects Sustainability Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. 100 Rock Row in Westbrook, Maine. Photo courtesy Page 3.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials Building Controls 111

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach. Air Compressor and Pneumatic System A reliable air compressor powers essential pneumatic tools for efficient vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52