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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Leading schematic design and design development, HGA also served as the engineers-of-record from beginning to end, providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), including lighting design, audio/visual, and telecom/security. Staff entry and exit paths with security systems are choreographed as well, for additional security.

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Firms put on alert for £4.5bn Northumbrian Water AMP8 deal

Construction Enquirer

Northumbrian Water procurement chiefs said the framework lot structure has yet to be formalised and would be informed by market feedback, along with its PR24 plan content. ” In February Northumbrian appointed five long-term consultants partners to map out the delivery programme for the next eight years.

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The Role of Accurate Planning in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

These surveys provide precise data on property lines, topography, and existing structures. These experts offer services such as boundary surveys, topographical mapping, and utility location, all of which are essential for accurate planning. Land surveys are an essential component of this phase.

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Trimble Announces 2024 Tekla Global BIM Awards Winners

Civil + Structural Engineer

In this biennial competition, the world’s most impressive structural construction projects that use Tekla solutions are judged in eight categories on criteria such as Use of BIM and Collaboration, Innovative Use of Tekla Software, Constructibility, Environmental Benefits and Cool Factor.

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Announcing the 2024 EDVY Judging Panel

Civil + Structural Engineer

With online voting ramping up, Civil+Structural Engineer Media is excited to announce the group of experts who will be joining the Engineering Drone Video of the Year (EDVY) competition in 2024 to serve on its judging panel. Additionally, Bryan is an ASPRS Certified Mapping Scientist for UAS (CMS-UAS). since 2014.

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Listing of LEAN Construction Practices

Job Order Contracting

Design Structure Matrix (DSM). Kanban System. Last Planner System (LPS). Location-Based Management System (LBMS). Plan of Conditions and Work Environment or Environmental Management System. Value Based Management/Value Streaming Mapping. Work Structuring and Scheduling. Design Workshop or Big Room.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.