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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

As these extreme climate events continue to grow in number and size, owners are turning to architects, engineers, and construction professionals to deliver more resilient buildings without higher costs. Sustainability and resilience are critical factors in building design and construction. Steel is resistant to mold growth.

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Construction spending drops for fourth straight month

Construction Dive

Editors picks Win McNamee via Getty Images Opinion New ASCE codes aim to provide vital flood protection The updated standards mark a major shift in approach for design and construction in flood hazard areas, according to a floodplain manager. You can unsubscribe at anytime. You can unsubscribe at anytime. 1 investing.com These 5 U.S.

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New construction technology releases: July 2025

Construction Dive

From a durable, long-running drone to software that lets pros compile a comprehensive visual record, the latest construction technology releases provide a range of services and solutions to help make building easier. In addition, its fusion positioning system allows it to fly close to glass facade buildings or wind turbine blades.

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Skanska, FlatironDragados win $1B DC bridge upgrade

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Client: Virginia Passenger Rail Authority A joint venture of Stockholm-based Skanska and Broomfield, Colorado-based FlatironDragados has won a $1 billion contract to build the Long Bridge North project in Washington, D.C. You can unsubscribe at anytime. and Northern Virginia corridor. LeEnfant Interlocking.

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ACI CODE 318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete Now In Print

For Construction Pros

ACI CODE-318 is the document that presents the requirements for the design and construction of structural concrete that are necessary to ensure public safety. ACI CODE-318 is the document that presents the requirements for the design and construction of structural concrete that are necessary to ensure public safety. What is 318-25?

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Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update

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Editors picks Win McNamee via Getty Images Opinion New ASCE codes aim to provide vital flood protection The updated standards mark a major shift in approach for design and construction in flood hazard areas, according to a floodplain manager. You can unsubscribe at anytime. You can unsubscribe at anytime. TechTarget, Inc.s Newton, MA 02466.

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Why fall protection rentals are on the rise in construction — and what smart contractors are gaining from it

Construction Dive

Editors picks Win McNamee via Getty Images Opinion New ASCE codes aim to provide vital flood protection The updated standards mark a major shift in approach for design and construction in flood hazard areas, according to a floodplain manager. You can unsubscribe at anytime. You can unsubscribe at anytime. You can unsubscribe at anytime.