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Where there’s a will, there’s a way

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

By doing so, your firm can inspire and lead teams to build a future filled with possibility, progress, and success. A well-crafted strategy ensures your vision doesn’t remain a distant dream but becomes an actionable, measurable goal. The will: Vision as the starting point. Moving forward: Why the time is now.

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

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Photo courtesy Bennett Build The polished concrete problem The design industry has struggled with polished concrete for years. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

Concrete Pouring

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CONDITION SURVEY ENHANCES SUSTAINABILITY OF HISTORIC LONDON PROPERTY

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

PROTECTING unique architectural elements, one of London’s Grade II listed buildings has undergone a condition and sustainability survey to preserve its 140-year-old heritage. Built in 1884, the building required an in-depth assessment to evaluate its current condition and identify opportunities to improve its sustainability.

Surveying

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Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. We can offer something that looks custom and performs at the highest level, but we don’t reinvent every detail,” Dillman says.

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Trimble Launches New IonoGuard Technology to Mitigate Costly GNSS Signal Interruptions

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2023

. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today Trimble IonoGuard , a next-generation technology designed to mitigate ionospheric disruptions in positioning and navigation by minimizing performance impacts caused by scintillation or signal noise. Referred to as solar activity, ionospheric disturbances peak every 11 years.

Building Performance Measurement

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

To mitigate the financial risk of water damage, WINT complements its market-leading technology with a £200,000 Performance Warranty backed by HSB, a Munich Re company. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.

Construction Management

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Poettker Construction launches drones program

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This innovative initiative enhances pre-project planning, improves construction visibility, boosts safety measures and increases operations efficiencies. With a single flight, we can create 3D models, conduct thermal scans, perform quantitative takeoffs, and carry out surveys. </p>

Building Performance Measurement

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KEITH HEMPEL NAMED PRESIDENT OF LPA DESIGN STUDIOS

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 26, 2023

Hempel is an active national leader on energy performance and decarbonization, working to develop best practices across the industry for developing higher performing buildings. It’s me helping people work better together and build stronger relationships.” It’s not me telling people how to do things.

Building Performance Measurement

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The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code

The Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

But as building codes become increasingly more stringent with each new code cycle, in some cases the returns on the margins aren't yielding an energy-savings benefit that justifies the higher construction costs. Early editions of the IECC helped new homes achieve much higher levels of energy performance. Energy Information Agency.

Building Code Compliance

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

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.

Building Code Compliance

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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

Renewable Energy Systems

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BOND Civil & Utility Names Emily Grimes as Director of Marketing

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Building on her track record of increased sales and brand visibility, Grimes will help to strategically position BOND Civil & Utility in key markets, supporting all existing business and relationships, and driving new sector goals. Grimes currently resides in Hamilton, MA with her husband, three children, and their family dog George.

Building Performance Measurement

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Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels

The Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2024

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. As a result, builders don’t need forklifts or cranes to install them. LiteSIP installation.

Modular Construction

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HCSS Highlights HeavyBid for Heavy Construction Bidding and Estimating

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 5, 2024

By automating cost entry, HeavyBid enables self-performing contractors and estimators to work faster than ever with increased accuracy, building initial estimates in minutes with multiple layers of cost detail. The integration between these two products empowers estimators to build KPIs to measure their best work.

Estimating

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Prometheus Materials’ Bio-Cement and Bio-Concrete Achieves 12x the Sound Absorption of Traditional Concrete in ASTM Testing

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 8, 2023

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Prometheus Materials , a leader in sustainable building materials, announced today the achievement of remarkable results in the ASTM C423 sound-absorption testing of its ground-breaking bio-cement and bio-concrete technology.

Building Materials

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Test Your Knowledge of Floor Flatness and Levelness

Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2025

This weeks quiz is from Concrete floors in diverse facilities: Key factors for optimal performance. From curing methods to measurement standards, FF and FL values play a critical role in floor performance. It cannot measure levelness accurately. It measures only visual surface quality, not structural integrity.

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HCSS Highlights its HCSS Plans Software for Digital Plans Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With its near real-time version control; organization and syncing of markups; ability to show precisely how the planned construction looks in the field; and easy to use built-in calculators for determining common material quantities, HCSS Plans helps the heavy civil market build right every time.

Site Planning

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Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

Renewable Energy Systems

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Bentley Systems Acquires 3D Geospatial Company Cesium

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Bentley’s iTwin Platform powers digital twin solutions that are used by engineering and construction firms and owner-operators to design, build, and operate the world’s infrastructure. With Cesium integrated into Bentley, Komatsu gains expanded access to world-leading digital twin technology.

Infrastructure Development

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This Bus Facility Could Revolutionize Green Infrastructure

Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. Consider energy-efficient building systems specifically calibrated for Florida’s demanding climate. Critics often frame green building practices as luxury add-ons that public agencies cannot afford.

Building Performance Measurement

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Canadian CCUS policy requires further detail to support advancing projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 21, 2023

The Government of Canada’s 2023 budget contains additional measures to support the development of large-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCS/CCUS) projects, but Canada’s policy framework still requires key details to spur private-sector investment, according to a new overview of CCUS policy by the International CCS Knowledge Centre.

Building Performance Measurement

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

Building Performance Measurement

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

Energy Efficiency

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Measuring the Impact of Sales Enablement Initiatives in Construction

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Integrating Building Radars innovative solutions ensures that your sales enablement efforts are not only effective but also optimized for increased conversion rates and reduced sales cycles. By incorporating Building Radars AI-driven insights , training sessions can be tailored to address specific client needs and market demands.

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Five Essential Skills for Successful Construction Project Managers

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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.

Project Management

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Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.

Building Performance Measurement

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Creating Engaging Content Marketing Campaigns for Construction

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Engaging content not only attracts potential clients but also builds trust and credibility, positioning your company as an industry leader. Tools like Building Radars project data and analytics platforms enable construction companies to understand what their clients are searching for and create content that meets those needs.

Building Optimization

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Designing Engaging Training Materials for Construction Sales Teams

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Effective training materials not only enhance sales performance but also foster a culture of continuous learning within your organization. By addressing these areas, training materials can bridge knowledge gaps and empower sales teams to perform at their best.

Building Automation

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Data Visualization Tools for Better Insights in Construction

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These tools help identify trends, forecast potential challenges, and evaluate the impact of different scenarios, enabling more informed and strategic decisions that enhance project outcomes and overall business performance. These tools can predict project delays , cost overruns , and resource shortages.

Building Performance Measurement

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Simpson Strong-Tie Participates in 7.7 Moment Magnitude Earthquake Test of 10-Story Mass Timber Building

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7

Building Resilience

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Integrating Sales Insights into Your Project Planning Process

Building Radar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Utilizing platforms like Building Radar’s AI-driven project insights can significantly enhance your ability to synchronize sales activities with project demands, leading to improved project outcomes and increased revenue.

Building Performance Measurement

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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

While they perform tasks admirably, they lack some features of professional-grade drones, such as advanced obstacle avoidance and the ability to scan a building or location autonomously. An autonomous flying laser sensor makes scanning and capturing a building from the air easier. Unpiloted systems should provide peace of mind.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Army Corps is performing this project in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, its non-federal sponsor, and Army Corps Contractor, Weeks Marine of Cranford, New Jersey. This was all within the first few hours of the storm, but it felt like forever.”

Risk Management

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Five Ways to Accelerate Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Projects across the globe were faced with government shutdown orders and then when allowed to proceed, have been dealing with supply chain disruptions and other constraints as they follow new safety measures. When examining building envelope products, choose primerless air barrier products to eliminate the use of primer.

Waterproofing Systems

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Address Cement-Related Carbon During Design to Achieve Net Zero

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. The net zero approach is inherently performance-based. It’s a more holistic approach.”

Building Materials Manufacturing

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Western Specialty Contractors Roofing Experts Recommend Monthly Housekeeping to Prevent Unnecessary Roof Damage

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 14, 2023

Poor clean-up by workers who have performed work on a roof and left behind trash and debris such as caulk tubes or rags can cause major problems if not cleaned up. Western offers a nationwide network of expertise that building owners, engineers, architects and property managers can count on to develop cost-effective solutions.

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National Safety Month 2024: Top Tips for Risk Management

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

By proactively adopting control measures, you can cultivate a culture of safety that safeguards your workers and underpins a thriving business. Building Robust Risk Management Processes Before implementing specific technologies and techniques for a safer work zone, we must first set up a blueprint for a more compliant culture.

Risk Management

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KENPAT NAMED ABC ACCREDITED QUALITY CONTRACTOR FOR LEADERSHIP IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Accredited Quality Contractors are top-performing ABC contractor members that set the standard for safety, culture, workforce development, innovation, merit, and quality in the contracting community. Congratulations to these outstanding construction companies; you exemplify the best of ABC’s membership.”

Specialty Contracting

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The Importance of Using the Correct Materials and Parts for a Construction Job

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Whether building a house, laying foundations, or working on a large-scale commercial project, selecting the right tools and materialssuch as Karcher K5 parts for site cleaning or a concrete padstone for structural supportis essential for safety, efficiency, and durability. Why Choose the Right Karcher K5 Parts?

Building Materials Manufacturing

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Yuill asks.

HVAC Systems

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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. Employing preventive measures can save your project from unanticipated disasters in the long run, ensuring trouble-free operation. Error Prevention Measures? Why is Proper Ventilation Vital?

Plumbing

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Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Experience Home

The Pro Builder

MAY 16, 2023

Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Experience Home ibush Tue, 05/16/2023 - 14:22 The Desert Comfort Experience Home is a high-performance, architecturally stunning custom home designed specifically for Arizona’s Sonoran Desert environment to deliver the ultimate in comfort, convenience, and a net-zero energy balance.

HVAC System Installation

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Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

Zoning

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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction. Taking proactive measures prevents accidents and property damage.

Construction Equipment

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way

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

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CONDITION SURVEY ENHANCES SUSTAINABILITY OF HISTORIC LONDON PROPERTY

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

Trimble Launches New IonoGuard Technology to Mitigate Costly GNSS Signal Interruptions

WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Poettker Construction launches drones program

KEITH HEMPEL NAMED PRESIDENT OF LPA DESIGN STUDIOS

The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code

Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

BOND Civil & Utility Names Emily Grimes as Director of Marketing

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels

HCSS Highlights HeavyBid for Heavy Construction Bidding and Estimating

Prometheus Materials’ Bio-Cement and Bio-Concrete Achieves 12x the Sound Absorption of Traditional Concrete in ASTM Testing

Test Your Knowledge of Floor Flatness and Levelness

HCSS Highlights its HCSS Plans Software for Digital Plans Management

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide

Bentley Systems Acquires 3D Geospatial Company Cesium

This Bus Facility Could Revolutionize Green Infrastructure

Canadian CCUS policy requires further detail to support advancing projects

Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

Measuring the Impact of Sales Enablement Initiatives in Construction

Five Essential Skills for Successful Construction Project Managers

Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Creating Engaging Content Marketing Campaigns for Construction

Designing Engaging Training Materials for Construction Sales Teams

Data Visualization Tools for Better Insights in Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie Participates in 7.7 Moment Magnitude Earthquake Test of 10-Story Mass Timber Building

Integrating Sales Insights into Your Project Planning Process

How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Five Ways to Accelerate Construction

Address Cement-Related Carbon During Design to Achieve Net Zero

Western Specialty Contractors Roofing Experts Recommend Monthly Housekeeping to Prevent Unnecessary Roof Damage

National Safety Month 2024: Top Tips for Risk Management

KENPAT NAMED ABC ACCREDITED QUALITY CONTRACTOR FOR LEADERSHIP IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The Importance of Using the Correct Materials and Parts for a Construction Job

Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Experience Home

Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

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