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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal law that governs the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

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Building a Durable High-End Horse Facility: Key Tips

CCR Magazine

Every detail, from the barns structural materials to stall layout and ventilation, plays a role in ensuring long-term functionality and performance. Builders and architects must consider premium materials, airflow, lighting, and automation to construct a facility that meets the highest standards.

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition, the use of AI in design and planning stages could lead to more efficient resource utilization and cost-effective solutions. Project Engineer, Webcor Builders "I believe in 2024, we will see AI increasingly used in in the construction industry. Regenerative design/optimization will be one way.

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How To Enhance Construction Machinery Performance 

CCR Magazine

Construction machinery refers to a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles, specially designed equipment, and tools used for construction, farming, and earthmoving tasks. They are primarily used for digging trenches, holes, and foundations but can also handle heavy lifting, demolition, and dredging tasks. What Is A Construction Machinery?

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Cloud Computing is More Important than BIM?

Building Information Management

The cost to capture, store, and process information is falling to near zero… mass storage (terabytes) for everyone, and an increasingly plentiful supply of powerful cloud-computing based applications available as plug-ins. The focus upon the 3D component of BIM is, in many ways, an unfortunate distraction.

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Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living

UK Construction Blog

These building strategies encompass a broad spectrum of practices, from incorporating energy-efficient appliances to the use of renewable materials. Resource Efficiency Sustainable construction prioritises the use of materials that are sustainably sourced and have a lower environmental impact.