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Sustainability and the Port of Virginia

Civil + Structural Engineer

This milestone aims to eliminate the port’s carbon footprint through various green initiatives, including the transition to renewable energy sources, the electrification of port operations, and infrastructure modernization. Clean Energy Utilization : The port invests in wind and solar power to supply its energy needs.

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$7.5B Digital Infrastructure City To Be Built In Las Vegas

Business Facilities

The net-zero buildings within their own insular mini-city will feature automated multi-functional designs, renewable energies from solar/wind/water/kinetic, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, supertrees, and self-healing concrete structures.

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Build lean, clean, and green: Exploring off-site heavy timber construction

Construction Specifier

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. Other advantages include the aesthetic quality and durability.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.