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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Photo courtesy Bennett Build The polished concrete problem The design industry has struggled with polished concrete for years. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?
Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2025
As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.
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The Construction Index
JULY 17, 2025
Costain energy resilience director Sean Close said: “We’ll use our engineering expertise and long record of predictable best-in-class delivery to optimise the performance of Kinneil Terminal. Costain will service the contract from its new Aberdeen office. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
The Pro Builder
APRIL 23, 2024
Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. As a result, builders don’t need forklifts or cranes to install them. LiteSIP installation.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2024
Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. The commitments are captured in Xylem’s 2023 Sustainability Report , which also details the company’s progress to advance water security.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 30, 2025
The storm’s powerful winds and storm surge overwhelmed the building’s defenses, leading to roof collapse and shattered windows. This destruction highlights the vulnerability of coastal structures to hurricanes and the importance of resilient building practices in these regions. 2 Even minor floods can be financially devastating.
BDC Network
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive.
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