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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone

Construction Dive

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. ERIK RUSSELL: This project faced the unique challenge of integrating a 1979 concrete building with a modern addition requiring as much as an 8-inch shift for alignment.

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SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

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Trimble Announces 2024 Tekla Global BIM Awards Winners

Civil + Structural Engineer

WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. The overall winner for the best BIM project of 2024 is the Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki, an end-to-end BIM project.

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Using BIM To Make Construction More Sustainable: How It works

Construction Placements

Using BIM To Make Construction More Sustainable: How It works Discover the transformative power of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction industry. The post Using BIM To Make Construction More Sustainable: How It works appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Episode 5: Value Engineering and Cost Optimisation — Cost Management

iField Smart

Why Cost Management Matters Cost management is not just about saving money; its about finding the balance between cost, quality and functionality and optimalism. These issues need new ways like value engineering and BIM for construction management to deliver on budget. Find clashes and design errors early to reduce rework.

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The Evolution of Digital Twins in AECO: Beyond Modeling to Intelligent Information Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

It’s not enough to simply have a digital twin—the real value lies in how we use the information they provide. We’re moving beyond static models to create dynamic tools that drive smart decision-making and boost operational efficiency. So, let’s dive deeper into how these technologies are shaping our industry.