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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. The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency.

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

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability transformation essential for environmental protection and business viability, with sustainable practices offering significant cost savings and competitive advantages. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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ATI Has Joined ISNetworld®: Your Guide to Staying Compliant

Safety Services Company

For contractors, being part of ATIs supply chain is an opportunity to collaborate with an industry titan and make an impact on groundbreaking projects. Failing to meet these requirements by May 12, 2025 , may impact your ability to work with ATI. Answers are optimized to support your overall compliance score.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

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.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

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.

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SYMETRI LAUNCHES NAVIATE ZERO, ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN WITH INNOVATIVE, GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Civil + Structural Engineer

In line with the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability, Naviate Zero is an innovative Autodesk Revit add-on set that empowers designers and engineers to calculate emissions, make informed, eco-conscious decisions directly within the Revit platform and use the data in full lifecycle assessments.

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Long-Term Maintenance Tips for Storm-Damaged Roofs

CCR Magazine

Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations. Professional Assessment Guidelines When should you call in the professionals? The shocking data underlines why roof integrity maintenance becomes crucial following storm damage.