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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.

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Laing O’Rourke wins £920m animal health super-lab job

Construction Enquirer

The job, awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, will see O’Rourke take the project, consisting of two main buildings, through detailed design and construction. The Government says the new centre will secure the UK’s resilience against major animal disease outbreaks, many of which can jump to humans.

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

Construction Dive

Erik Russell Courtesy of XL Construction That unique siting and design meant Milpitas, California-based XL Construction had to align the new and old buildings from the top down, building around a 275-ton crane that sat atop the existing library. The complex structure required extensive building information modeling coordination.

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Sustainable Civil Construction: A Beginner's Guide

Prodyogi

Sustainable civil construction is a design and building approach that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction projects while maximizing their positive social and economic benefits. reminder that sustainability is

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

From improved collaboration and smarter decision-making to cost savings and increased agility, see how the right technology can help you build a more resilient, scalable, and profitable business.

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

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New boss drives NG Bailey to record revenue

Construction Enquirer

NG Bailey is targeting infrastructure sectors aligned with the UK’s net zero agenda and economic resilience – including rail, healthcare, defence and nuclear – as part of its strategy to buffer against market volatility. The firm reported £92m in cash and investments, up from £70m, with no external debt and net assets of £141m.