Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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 Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is targeting LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge certification.

Engineering 245

Engineering Prefabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As they see the world burn, parch, flood, and blow down around them, expect them to force the housing industry to rethink resiliency and sustainability.

Renewable Energy Systems 165

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 165

Prodyogi

MARCH 19, 2025

As climate change intensifies, our buildings must do more than just stand against extreme weatherthey must adapt. Climate-adaptive design is an innovative approach to architecture and engineering that enables buildings to respond dynamically to environmental changes, ensuring resilience, energy efficiency, and comfort.

Architecture 130

Architecture Building Resilience Energy Efficiency Building Design 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment. For the Make It Resilient 2024 contest , any extreme environment such as a desert, rainforest, deep ocean site, areas prone to flooding, or even another planet can be chosen.

Building Resilience 126

Building Resilience Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design Building Materials 126

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 8, 2025

This project will enhance transportation efficiency and safety measures, while simultaneously ensuring the bridges long-term resilience for the region. Additional project work to include overhead catenary work, landside earthwork, and rail system work.

Contracts 130

Contracts Lifts Electrical Systems Building Resilience 130

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials. are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials.

Green Building 263

Green Building Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 263

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. Dvele's Nob Hill home in Ventura, Calif.,

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

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.

Fire Protection Systems 245

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

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The report, ‘Building in Resilience: Weather-proofing European Construction in a Changing Climate’, was compiled by Aggreko, a global supplier of mobile and modular power, temperature control equipment and energy services. Its findings are drawn from a survey of 850 construction managers from the UK, Ireland,… The post 75.2%

Project Management 110

Project Management Construction Management Modular Construction Building Resilience 110

Construction News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Lilly Gallafent is a director and board member at Cast Consultancy The introduction of the Building Safety Act (BSA)has redefined accountability and safety expectations. To build resilience and trust in the built… The post Rebuilding procurement practices to put safety at the forefront appeared first on Construction News.

Procurement 94

Procurement Building Resilience 94

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. Tickets to PhiusCon Houston are selling now. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Building Standards Quality Assurance Building Design 264

The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). But it doesn’t end there.

Fire Protection System Installation 238

Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Resilience 238

The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

As an ANSI-approved standard, the NGBS is subject to periodic review and updates in light of advances in building codes, technologies, and other developments. Find out more Codes + Standards Green Projects Resilient Construction Energy Efficiency Codes + Standards Anyone interested is eligible to submit comments.

Green Building 245

Green Building Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Codes 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

million in funding for research and development of groundbreaking building technologies. These projects aim to decarbonize buildings, reduce peak demand on the electrical grid, enhance energy resilience, and lower utility costs. Harvest is the little engine that could,” said CEO and Co-Founder Jane Melia.

HVAC System Installation 255

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems 255

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

GLP has received detailed planning permission for four new warehouses, three in Magna Park South, MPS Unit 9 (388,000 sq ft), MPS Unit 10 (119,000 sq ft) and MPS Unit 11 (136,000 sq ft) and one much larger building in Magna Park North, MPN 5, measuring 761 000 sq ft.

Building Resilience 254

Building Resilience Site Planning 254

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 8, 2023

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2023 Award of Excellence winners, with over 100 of the year’s most exemplary projects in sustainable vertical urbanism. Click here to view the complete list of categories and winners.)

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Green Building Sustainability Building Design 246

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. How to Build a Home That Won’t Combust? Villa home.

Concrete Pouring 289

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 289

The Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2023

The project team broke down what it wanted to address through three key issues : Affordable Resiliency by Design: How can we reduce the complexity of the construction process while meeting or exceeding all building science and structural requirements? with the fabrication of the steel frame and assembly of floor and roof panels.

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Steel Fabrication Building Design Energy Efficiency 246

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

News Housing Market Index, exhibiting a mix of strengths including a positive ratio of building permits to job growth Once again, Denver is at the top of the list of the hottest housing markets overall based on December 2023 data from the U.S. News Housing Market Index (HMI). Virginia Beach, Va., Durham, N.C., and Charlotte, N.C.,

Building Permits 277

Building Permits Building Resilience Permits 277

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Optimization Painting/finishing 246

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2023

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? When modeled, this option was found to be the “most resilient, lowest-cost path to net zero for this location,” Beyers says.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Electrical Systems 246

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.

Energy Efficiency 244

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Optimization Painting/finishing 244

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Site Planning Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 290

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Ungemah, based in HDR’s Denver office, will build on the company’s successful, growing practice as a preferred global provider of managed facilities, including the planning and implementation of express lanes, high occupancy vehicle facilities, priced freeways and similar tollways and other managed facilities solutions.

Project Management Consulting 264

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Change Management Building Resilience 264

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.

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Building Standards Building Optimization Building Design 246

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. RELATED The Need for Resilient Construction Is Real. And the $1.2 million (about $1.6 Meanwhile, the U.K.

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bethesda, and at the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Director, SFPE Foundation.  “For Director, SFPE Foundation. “While The SFPE Foundation will also be sharing updates and soliciting feedback in person at the SFPE Annual Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C./Bethesda,

Public Works 246

Public Works Building Resilience Sustainability Building Codes 246

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 15, 2023

“Volumes in both the new build housing and private domestic RMI markets continue to be impacted by higher interest rates and weaker consumer confidence driven by persistent, higher than anticipated consumer price inflation. ” Previous guidance was for a profit of £272m. . ” Previous guidance was for a profit of £272m.

Building Resilience 181

Building Resilience Property Management 181

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Agency for International Development (USAID) Urban Connect project to promote inclusive and resilient economic growth of nine secondary cities in the Philippines. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. . — WSP in the U.S., chief of party for USAID Urban Connect.

Project Management Consulting 263

Project Management Consulting Government Works Public Works Building Resilience 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Previously, Juan was a Quality Project Manager at Skanska, building train stations, water treatment plants, bridges, and roadways. “I’m pleased to join the highly skilled and experienced AEIS team to serve industry-leading clients and assist them in their testing, inspection, and quality assurance needs,” stated Mr. Gabriel.

Inspection 264

Inspection Quality Assurance Infrastructure Development Project Management 264

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is calling for speakers for Building Innovation 2025 (BI2025). The theme for the 2025 conference is “Thrive: Strategies for Resilient Communities.”

Building Resilience 59

Building Resilience Insurance Management Green Building Infrastructure Development 59

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. and “What are the objectives for sustainability, efficiency, resiliency, health, risk mitigation, performance, reliability, and accountability?”

Building Optimization 245

Building Optimization Building Resilience Sustainability Public Works 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 7, 2024

Funded through a combination of federal, state, and local grants, along with in-kind donations, the center exemplifies the community’s resilience and commitment to positive change. This building is actually a result of years of hard work, dedication, commitment and vision of many people. Florissant Ave.,

Building Design 264

Building Design Building Resilience General Contracting Public Works 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making dollars go further in a high inflation market.

Sustainability 202

Sustainability Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Building Materials 202

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

The development of Digital Twins, BIM and GIS are demonstrating the value of a data-driven approach to industry challenges surrounding productivity, resilience, and asset performance.

Infrastructure Development 214

Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Sustainability 214

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Our team looks forward to working with CCG in building better and more resilient products for the nation’s infrastructure and commercial needs.” while also building on its portfolio by adding building panels, cable management systems and water/wastewater industry products. This is CCG’s second acquisition in 2023.

Building Materials Manufacturing 259

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Infrastructure Development 259