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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Complete Green Building Materials List: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Construction in 2025

Construction Placements

Complete Green Building Materials List: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Construction in 2025 Dive into our expertly curated green building materials list for 2025, featuring eco-conscious, low-VOC, and living options for every project type.

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

Construction Dive

Published July 1, 2025 Joe Bousquin Senior Editor post share post print email license A rendering of the Grimes Engineering Center on the University of California campus in Berkeley, Calif. An interior rendering of the engineering center. Please let us know if you have feedback. XL is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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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. CFS Steel framing is non-combustible.

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution. Infrastructure project delivery is at a crossroads.

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A New Carbon Negative Building Material Inspired by Coral Reefs

Natural Building

A new method inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into durable, fire-resistant building materials, offering a promising solution for carbon-negative construction. “This is a pivotal step in the evolution of converting carbon dioxide,” said a spokesman for the team.

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Episode 5: Value Engineering and Cost Optimisation — Cost Management

iField Smart

Rising material costs, labour shortages plus complex projects mean we need to be smarter with our budgets without compromising on quality. Construction projects can have hidden costs due to design changes, material shortages or labour inefficiencies. Simplified design: Simplifying complex designs without compromising integrity.