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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.

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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. By focusing on standardization, modularization, and prefabrication, DfMA allows engineers to design components that are easier to manufacture and simpler to assemble onsite.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Out with the old

Roads Online

The sector has universities to thank for seemingly everyday materials and methods, such as Recycled Asphalt Pavement, prefabrication and modular construction, digital twins, sustainable timber and more. In 1949, Herbert Kolsky improved the technique by using two bars to measure the stress and strain that materials can withstand.

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National Precast: 50 years of building Australia’s future

Roads Online

How reinforced earth technology works Reinforced earth involves strengthening soil with materials like concrete, steel strips or geosynthetics to enhance its load-bearing capacity. As infrastructure demands grow, Reinforced Earth continues to evolve its offerings, incorporating new technologies and materials.

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Five Essential Skills for Successful Construction Project Managers

Building Radar

Utilizing platforms like AI-driven project insights from Building Radar can streamline market research and decision-making, providing valuable data that informs strategic planning and execution. Building strong relationships through transparent and consistent communication helps in managing expectations and resolving conflicts swiftly.