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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

DfMA’s emphasis on prefabrication and assembly techniques contributes to lowering carbon footprints, as mass timber projects utilizing DfMA principles can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional materials like steel and concrete.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

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Move quickly from design to fabrication with Autodesk Advance Steel 2017

BIM & Beam

Yesterday we announced the release of Autodesk ® Advance Steel 2017. Built on the familiar AutoCAD platform, Advance Steel helps provide engineering and detailing professionals the tools needed to model the details necessary for their structures. Easy Access to Fabrication Data. Structural members can be displayed as symbols.

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Crystal Steel Fabricators Opening Maryland Manufacturing Facility

Business Facilities

Crystal Steel Fabricators, a Delaware-based structural steel fabricator, is investing $4 million in a new manufacturing facility in Caroline County, MD and creating 126 new jobs over the next two years. Image: Crystal Steel Fabricators). Image: Crystal Steel Fabricators). “We

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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

This year, the cadets designed and constructed a 26-foot-long steel cantilevered suspension bridge inspired by the striking Moodna Viaduct and the adjacent Schunnemunk Mountain. With private support, OSI was able to provide more than $15,000 for bridge materials and site preparation.

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Toronto’s Port Lands Celebrates the Opening of Two Landmark Bridges

Civil + Structural Engineer

Designed as modern, elegant, and eye-catching structures, the opening of the Cherry Street North and Commissioners Street Bridges for vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist traffic ushers visitors into and around the future site of Villiers Island in style.

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DBM Global Companies — Banker Steel and NYC Constructors — Celebrate the “Topping Out” at the New JPMorgan Chase Headquarters

Civil + Structural Engineer

(“DBM Global”) celebrates a monumental milestone of its subsidiaries Banker Steel Co. LLC (“Banker Steel”) and NYC Constructors LLC (“NYCC”) in erecting the last piece of major structural steel atop 270 Park Avenue in New York City today. The supertall building is the largest steel structure in New York City and will provide 2.5