Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. The guide also discusses digital twins’ positive effects in optimizing long-term building performance. “As

Building Resilience 245

Building Resilience Building Optimization Sustainability Architecture 245

BD+C

MAY 29, 2019

Despite spending most of our week working, currently only 9.8% of world employees are covered by a workplace wellness program. We know there is a performance gap in the workplace.

Building Optimization 101

Building Optimization 101

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Panelists discussed AI’s ability to generate accurate ceiling plans and optimize material usage, bringing greater efficiency to construction processes. The general contractor identified precision, performance and materials as three areas where AI is already providing impact, said Roger Grant, vice president of building technology at NIBS.

Building Materials 147

Building Materials Building Optimization Construction Management Building Design 147

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc., Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Construction Equipment Building Standards Building Design 264

Stok

JULY 31, 2019

While we love good intentions, the design of a high performance building doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t operate at the performance standard it was designed to. All too often, building performance is the focus of the design phase but left to chance in operations. This building performance issue is out of control(s)!

Building Commissioning 53

Building Commissioning Building Optimization Building Controls Cost Control 53

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped an international medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early Charlotte, NC – ESFM won the 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

Facility Management 255

Facility Management Sustainability Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting 255

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Technicians found that the FRP deck was in optimal condition with minor maintenance needed for overlay cracking at the joints and connection holes,” says Scott Reeve, business development for CCG. “It CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions.

Steel Fabrication 264

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Prefabrication Structural Systems 264

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 23, 2023

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

Building Design 245

Building Design Building Materials Energy Efficiency Green Building 245

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In Scarborough, Maine, a 51-unit apartment building will be designed to the principles of Universal Design for easy mobility with or without a wheelchair. Whenever we renovate a building, we typically add 5% accessible units where they weren’t intended to be, so we shoehorn in accessible units and we’re left with less space than we’d like.

Flooring Systems 264

Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Design Electrical Systems 264

Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. “Fewer houses being built meant the sector was dragged down overall because civil engineering and commercial building projects remained relatively buoyant with stronger pipelines of work. Housing work (index at 39.6)

Construction Management 259

Construction Management Building Materials Building Optimization Procurement 259

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

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.

Building Design 245

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Fire Protection Systems Sustainability 245

Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. hectare site are already well underway and the building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is anticipated to complete in 2027. Enabling works on the 3.3

Renewable Energy Systems 211

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Site Planning Building Optimization 211

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22.

Construction Equipment 246

Construction Equipment Building Resilience Building Standards Building Optimization 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Brightline Rail , a high-speed passenger rail system, is upgrading existing crossings and building new bridges to expand service across the state of Florida. PERI’s engineered solution delivered an efficient and lean system, striking a balance between hanger capacity, bracket spacing, and hanger rod loading to provide the optimal system.

Lean Construction 233

Lean Construction Construction Equipment Site Planning Building Optimization 233

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The team will conduct site and technical investigations, finalize selection of optimal design alternatives for each station, and prepare preliminary plans and bridging documents for release to design-build teams. It will also provide program management services up until the award of the six packages to design-build teams.

Procurement 130

Procurement Project Management Elevators Building Optimization 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Fire Protection System Installation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

The firm is also one of the region’s leaders in certifying ENERGY STAR® buildings. Through energy audits and retro-commissioning projects, Tristan has optimized energy systems for many of the city’s largest commercial property owners.

Engineering 246

Engineering Energy Efficiency Building Commissioning Building Optimization 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The building includes co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and other amenities to support these efforts. This development also repurposed and gave new life to a historic, 100-year-old building that was in a state of disarray. RISE is managed by B.HOM Student Living as UH’s first externally managed student housing complex.

Engineering 130

Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Building Resilience Flooring Systems Energy Conservation 264

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Global architecture firm, Perkins&Will, in partnership with the nonprofit research organization, Healthy Building Network, has released two reports that aim for the adoption of low-carbon gypsum drywall, flooring, and insulation materials for AEC professionals. Photo courtesy Bigstock.

Building Products Distribution 116

Building Products Distribution Building Materials Building Optimization Architecture 116

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

New updates to the software include the ability to calculate and model an optimal flattened site plan in the terrain, plot the least cost path across a landscape, and significantly improved processing speed in pixels to points tool.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Building Optimization Elevators Cost Control 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Based in Romania, Graphein is a service integrator for the construction industry–supporting engineering, surveying, 3D scanning and modeling, and building behavior monitoring–and an Autodesk partner. Despite the challenges, Sueran and Ursu made a bet when they founded the company, but, so far, they’ve played their cards right.

Construction Equipment 243

Construction Equipment Construction Management Surveying Building Optimization 243

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Modern commercial buildings are not just physical structures but complex environments where electricity is fundamental to their functionality, efficiency, and sustainability. These solutions ensure that new buildings are efficient, safe, and adaptable to future needs. Enhancing occupant comfort. Enhancing occupant comfort.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems Electrical Systems Modular Construction 52

BD+C

JULY 19, 2020

market at a time when developers are rethinking just how much parking their buildings will actually require in the future. -based provider of some of the largest and fastest high-density autonomous parking garages in the world, is poised to make a push into the U.S.

Building Optimization 81

Building Optimization 81

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2023

Optimized training is carried out for the driving environment with localized characteristics in China, including structural road conditions and complex traffic scenarios, such as non-standard vehicles, pedestrians with abnormal posture, obscured pedestrians, fences, roadblocks and special lane lines. The X-Cube 3.0

Building Optimization 242

Building Optimization Architecture Structural Systems Building Standards 242

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. Such flexibility is needed, since going “the last mile” in energy optimization can require inventive solutions.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Building Resilience 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Stantec-designed facility will support growth of high-performance rechargeable battery manufacturing across Canada MAPLE RIDGE, BC — TSX, NYSE: STN Bringing advanced manufacturing and hundreds of jobs to British Columbia, E-One Moli Energy is building a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in the province.

Geotechnical Engineering 130

Geotechnical Engineering Energy Efficiency Facility Management Project Management Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Construction Equipment Plumbing Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 31, 2023

She has managed organizations with annual multimillion-dollar capital and operating budgets and directed optimization efforts at utilities operating more than a dozen wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRF), creating clean water and valuable resources from billions of gallons of wastewater daily.

Building Optimization 130

Building Optimization Building Resilience Facility Management Health Regulations 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Optimizing for Energy Efficiency: Passive Solar Design Working with the path of the sun to determine a home’s orientation is one of the most overlooked aspects of site selection for many homes. The orientation of The New American Home 2023 is optimized for both solar gain and shading. Here are the keys to the home's success.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability 130

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 4, 2023

Robust increases in commercial building (index at 54.4) were offset by a steep fall in house building (43.0). “Meanwhile, another steep reduction in house building acted as a severe constraint on construction growth. and civil engineering (53.9) “Decisions about buying a new home are being delayed by many consumers.

Building Resilience 168

Building Resilience Construction Management Building Materials Building Optimization 168

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

ASHRAE has released its resource guide, “Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation,” emphasizing the crucial role of grid interactivity in reducing carbon emissions. Grid-interactive buildings actively engage with the energy grid. Resiliency: Enhance a building’s ability to adapt to changing grid conditions.

Renewable Energy Systems 59

Renewable Energy Systems Building Resilience Energy Efficiency Building Optimization 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 22, 2023

DENVER, CO – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Alex Kosis back to the firm as an Associate Principal, bolstering our expertise in building enclosure engineering consulting and sustainable building practices. Alex has been a tremendously positive presence at SGH ever since joining us straight out of school.

Waterproofing Systems 130

Waterproofing Systems Roofing Systems Building Design Building Optimization 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Picture an architect standing in this library, wondering, “Which designs have been optimized for tropical climates?” A project manager could request, “Show all protocols for seismic safety in high-rise buildings,” and get immediate results. ’ The magic deepens when this is applied to the AECO world.

Construction Management 241

Construction Management Construction Machinery General Contracting Project Management 241

BDC Network

JULY 17, 2023

Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize their operations. Key Results: Implement integrated project management software.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization 98

The Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

FX Residences will consist of a two-story building with flats/apartment units and covered parking, with 16 available units offered to individuals earning less than 30 percent of the area median income (AMI). The 17-unit building fits with the surrounding residential typologies.

Building Optimization 130

Building Optimization Public Works Collaboration 130

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In construction, a building’s exterior serves more than just an aesthetic purpose; it’s also about functionality. In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. But, like all things, cladding has a lifespan.

Fire Protection System Installation 118

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Materials Energy Efficiency 118