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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness. Green Space You don’t need a green thumb to go green.

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Go-ahead for clutch of major jobs to reboot Manchester

Construction Enquirer

Among the flight of projects given the green light are two major high-rise projects with a combined construction value of up to £575m. The largest being advanced by developer Oval Real Estate is a landmark mixed-use scheme to redevelop the Albert Bridge House site on Bridge Street with two striking buildings.

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Higgins to replace 1960s towers in Fulham

Construction Enquirer

The 1960s 14-storey towers on the Aintree Estate have been demolished and will be replaced by high-quality homes built to Passivhaus Classic Standards across three buildings ranging in height from three to seven storeys. Higgins will start main construction work in August with completion due by late 2025.

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Willmott Dixon wins Nottingham Green Heart job

Construction Enquirer

Willmott Dixon has scooped the job to deliver the next phase of Nottingham City Council’s Broad Marsh Green Heart regeneration scheme. The Green Heart project is a key element of the vision for Nottingham’s 20-acre Broad Marsh area, transforming a site that was previously a large shopping centre before it was demolished.

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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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Toll Brothers Opens Tomlinson Pointe Community in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Civil + Structural Engineer

“With large, open floor plans, unrivaled personalization options, and a variety of onsite amenities, home buyers now have the rare opportunity to build a new construction home within the well-established and highly desirable Mt. Juliet area.” Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.”

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McCarthy + Barnsley Launch Construction on Brookhaven City Hall, First Mass Timber Municipal Building in Region

Civil + Structural Engineer

Joint-venture team breaks ground on landmark 74,000 square feet city hall building for the City of Brookhaven ATLANTA — McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, today announced the launch of construction on Brookhaven City Hall, a mass-timber project that will serve the community of Brookhaven, Georgia near Atlanta.