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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

When Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, it began a 500-mile path of destruction that wreaked havoc on homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Sustainability and resilience are critical factors in building design and construction. Building for resilience and sustainability begins with material selection.

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Alex Fraser: 145 years of greener outcomes

Roads Online

As Alex Fraser celebrates its 145th anniversary, Roads and Infrastructure reflects on the company’s journey to becoming one of Australia’s leading providers of recycled construction materials. All used to produce specification products needed to build greener roads and infrastructure. Images: Alex Fraser.

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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness. The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. Shared parking is a creative way to add green initiative’s into site design.

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Unfit planning system means 4,700-year wait for onshore wind

Construction Enquirer

The current planning system will fail to deliver the Government’s ambitions to build infrastructure to meet net zero goals and housing needs. It warns that it would take 4,700 years for England to reach the onshore wind capacity called for by government advisers, at the current rate of development. ”

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COWI makes strategic acquisition

Civil + Structural Engineer

in Iceland with 280 employees and a stronghold in green energy. As part of the COWI Group, the ambition is to strengthen Mannvit’s position as the leading consulting engineering company in Iceland and partner with Icelandic customers in developing a green energy hub for various industries. COWI acquires Mannvit hf.

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Top 10 Countries Leading in Infrastructure Development in 2024

Construction Placements

Top 10 Countries Leading in Infrastructure Development in 2024 Explore the top 10 countries that are setting benchmarks in infrastructure development in 2024. The post Top 10 Countries Leading in Infrastructure Development in 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Where is Most Construction Happening in the China: 2024 Overview

Building Radar

China’s construction industry is poised for significant growth in 2024, driven by major infrastructure projects across the country. As one of the fastest-growing markets globally, China’s focus on urban development, transportation, and sustainable energy projects is attracting substantial investments construction market growth.