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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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Fire Safety Solutions Shaping the Future of Construction Design

CCR Magazine

Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.

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

UK Construction Blog

Technology integration is crucial for sustainable construction success, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) reducing waste by 30%, smart building systems achieving 20-30% energy savings, and digital tools enabling precise resource management and real-time monitoring. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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ACI 318-25 Code Update: Key Changes in Structural Concrete Design

Civil Engineering Web

Overview of ACI 318-25 ACI 318 is the most widely used standard for the design and construction of structural concrete buildings and non-building structures. Provides templates and frameworks to help meet local sustainability regulations (e.g., Global Warming Potential targets). aci-318-plus 3. aci-318-plus 3.

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Roads Review: Decarbonising the sector

Roads Online

Image: Major Road Projects Victoria Duncan Elliott, Chief Executive Officer – Major Road Projects Victoria North East Link has become the first infrastructure project in Australia to receive the internationally recognised PAS2080 certification – a global standard that focuses on the management of carbon emissions in infrastructure projects.

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Optimizing Construction Workforce Management in 2025: Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Empower Skilled Talent

Construction Marketing

If youre still relying on spreadsheets, paper forms, or outdated processes, this is where the evolution starts: Build a Smarter, Data-Backed Workforce Planning System In 2025, static workforce plans collapse under dynamic job site realities. That requires building flexibility into your operations. It’s a strategic one.

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UK Construction Recovery Constrained by Historic Labour Crisis

UK Construction Blog

Building costs are forecast to increase 17% over the next five years, with tender prices rising 15% over the same period. Major projects are deploying advanced robotics like SAM bricklaying systems and Hadrian X robots capable of building house shells in three days. However, cost pressures remain severe. annual growth rate.