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Building Design Building Resilience Sustainability 
Prodyogi
JULY 1, 2025
Sustainable civil construction is a design and building approach that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction projects while maximizing their positive social and economic benefits. reminder that sustainability is
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 8, 2025
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.
Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2025
Erik Russell Courtesy of XL Construction That unique siting and design meant Milpitas, California-based XL Construction had to align the new and old buildings from the top down, building around a 275-ton crane that sat atop the existing library. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 3, 2025
The post Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You’re witnessing a pivotal moment where traditional construction methods are giving way to innovative sustainable practices.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Key Highlights Architects play a crucial role in designing community living projects that prioritize both environmental and social sustainability. Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Millennials , the largest home-buying generation, are demanding a blend of affordability, sustainability, and connectivity. In nascent stages of their careers, these individuals are extremely cost-conscious, but sustainability remains top of mind, with nearly 70 percent saying that they are deeply worried about climate change.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
Owners and design teams are not protected by todays inadequate and vague polished concrete specifications. Contractors and design teams will continue to pay out contingencies without understanding what went wrong and how to protect themselves in the future.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Californias 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine.
Roads Online
JUNE 19, 2025
The University of South Australia is embarking on a number of research projects, each aimed at improving sustainability and efficiency in construction. The University of South Australia is embarking on a number of research projects, each aimed at improving sustainability and efficiency in construction. Related stories: $10.7B
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2025
Embracing sustainability is a powerful strategy for business growth, offering environmental benefits, cost savings, and a competitive edge. The Business Case for Sustainability Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a driver of real business growth.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“Our precast elements use locally sourced materials and we reduce the overall amount of concrete required, which helps with both cost and sustainability,” Musella says. Reinforced Earth has been designing and constructing civil infrastructure projects for 50 years. It’s a win-win for our clients and the environment.”
Construction Specifier
MAY 27, 2025
This weeks quiz is from From LEED to WELL: Certifying healthy, resilient, and sustainable buildings. In modern building design, structural strength and aesthetics are no longer enoughhealth, sustainability, and resilience now shape the foundation of high-performance spaces. Quiz - May 27 1.
Building Radar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
As the country focuses on sustainable development, key initiatives are being launched to address growing urban needs and support long-term economic resilience top construction projects. Projects focused on renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable transportation are set to receive significant funding. Estimated at $1.4
Prodyogi
MARCH 19, 2025
As climate change intensifies, our buildings must do more than just stand against extreme weatherthey must adapt. Climate-adaptive design is an innovative approach to architecture and engineering that enables buildings to respond dynamically to environmental changes, ensuring resilience, energy efficiency, and comfort.
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BDC Network
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals.
Roads Online
JULY 2, 2025
This standard has assisted us in making tangible reductions in the emissions associated with the design development and ultimately operation of the North East Link. The industry is further advancing sustainability through the increased use of supplementary cementitious materials such as recycled slag and flyash, which lower embodied carbon.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 3, 2025
The adoption of sustainable construction practices helps humans advance without harming nature which allows both to coexist peacefully. Development that protects and values biodiversity can be achieved through renewable resources combined with green building methods and community involvement.
Construction Daily News
APRIL 3, 2025
The $58 million project, while primarily designed to solve practical transit challenges, represents something more significant: a chance to redefine how public infrastructure projects approach sustainability in an era demanding greener solutions. But the real potential lies in how the facility itself is designed, built, and operated.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 7, 2025
In response to the historic wildfires that devastated Los Angeles in January 2025, global sustainable development consulting firm Arup has partnered with the United States Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) to co-author the California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide. Co-authored by Arup and the U.S.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Have you ever wondered why steel buildings are becoming the go-to choice for commercial construction projects? From skyscrapers and warehouses to retail centers and office spaces, steel has revolutionized how we design and build structures in the modern era. Why Are Steel Buildings a Game-Changer in Commercial Construction ?
Construction Specifier
JUNE 6, 2025
AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires. to the heavy snow loads and harsh winters of the northern U.S. and Canada.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 11, 2025
The team of engineers were able to design and construct the expansion while keeping the facility fully operational. Designers, trade partners, and stakeholders co-located on site during construction. PPA submissions were reviewed by a committee of jurors including distinguished members of the design and construction industry.
Stok
JUNE 24, 2025
Last week the Stok team joined leaders across the green building industry in Vancouver for the Canada Green Building Council’s Building Lasting Change conference, which marked the official launch of LEED v5 in Canada. Required resilience Climate risks to real estate—both physical and financial—are increasing.
Construction Marketing
MAY 20, 2025
If youre still relying on spreadsheets, paper forms, or outdated processes, this is where the evolution starts: Build a Smarter, Data-Backed Workforce Planning System In 2025, static workforce plans collapse under dynamic job site realities. That requires building flexibility into your operations. It’s a strategic one.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 16, 2025
As cities grow denser and global challenges demand resilient solutions, construction professionals must adapt to shifting expectations. Tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management software offer real-time collaboration across stakeholders, reducing the margin for error and streamlining workflow.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 2, 2025
Setting new benchmarks in safety and resilience, pioneering engineering, sophisticated materials, and painstaking design produce buildings that withstand the worst challenges of nature. Creative ideas and cooperative practices merging mostly form modern, safe buildings with long-lasting effects.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 22, 2025
The post Eco-Friendly Building: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling on Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As both regulation and public expectations rise, builders and developers are shifting toward more sustainable methods. The construction industry has come under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Our partnership with Lintec & Linnhoff reflects our commitment to Australias infrastructure needs with advanced, sustainable, and resilient constructionsolutions. Despite this, the project team successfully overcame these challenges, as the plants design made it easier and faster to install compared to a conventional plant.
Stok
APRIL 29, 2025
Now, LEED v5 represents a significant step in the evolution of green building leadership. As we outlined in our recent piece , LEED v5 is a bold reimagining of what sustainable leadership means today. Equity, resilience, and biodiversity are no longer optional. Designed for the real world.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.
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CCR Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
PAE Engineers , a sustainable engineering and consulting firm, announced today that it is expanding its operations on the East Coast with the opening of its New York City office. PAEs New York City office is located in a historic building on 150 West 30th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood. Agulles, President and CEO of PAE.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
Despite the complexity, the construction sector has shown resilience and flexibility—hallmarks of the industry. Technology Implementation Recognizing the manual approach wasn’t sustainable, many companies adopted lease accounting software designed to track, automate, and ensure compliance.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2025
Stormwater management systems are designed to channel water away from homes and businesses when heavy rain falls. Environmental Degradation Clogged drain contributes to environmental pollution by preventing stormwater from flowing to designated treatment or dispersal areas.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 27, 2025
Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 12, 2025
This follows its successful delivery of the scheme and detailed design phases. A rendition of how the new building will look. Following the demolition of the R69 building the new HRPD instrument will be installed in a brand-new building, R132. Radiation shielding integrated into the building design.
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UK Construction Blog
JUNE 25, 2025
Building costs are forecast to increase 17% over the next five years, with tender prices rising 15% over the same period. Major projects are deploying advanced robotics like SAM bricklaying systems and Hadrian X robots capable of building house shells in three days. However, cost pressures remain severe. annual growth rate.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. Whether you’re designing new spaces or upgrading old ones, knowing your options helps you invest wisely. Beyond comfort, they cut cooling costs significantly while minimizing environmental impact.
Plant & Civil Engineer
JUNE 9, 2025
Strata, a provider of construction time management and digital construction services, has announced the expansion of its Building Information Modelling (BIM) service offering. The enhanced service is designed to empower and accelerate digital transformation across the construction sector.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Prefabricated construction is usually conducted through delegated design and affects many project stakeholders, so it is important to have all parties aligned as early as possible during design.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 13, 2025
Whether you own a home, manage a commercial building, or work in construction, understanding the advantages of solar power is key to making informed energy choices. Keep reading to learn how solar can support your sustainability goals while boosting efficiency. Customised system design tailored to your energy usage and property layout.
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