article thumbnail

Elevating Board Collaboration

Civil + Structural Engineer

Build trust through performance. This forward-looking approach fosters a proactive rather than a reactive organizational mindset, encouraging the board and the CEO to collaboratively seek ways to leverage opportunities, drive impactful growth, and navigate future challenges. Trust is the currency of effective leadership and governance.

article thumbnail

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. DfMA had a transformative effect on the project timeline.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Make It Resilient 2024 Student Contest Encourages New Ways to Build for Extreme Environments

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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.

article thumbnail

Strata Expands BIM Capabilities to Enhance Collaboration and Streamline Project Delivery

Plant & Civil Engineer

Strata, a provider of construction time management and digital construction services, has announced the expansion of its Building Information Modelling (BIM) service offering. This expansion enhances our ability to support clients in delivering more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable built environments.”

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Union Pacific Recognizes WSP with 2023 Sustainability Partner Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

Addressing sustainability, resiliency, and social equity challenges is at the core of WSP’s corporate strategy. Union Pacific evaluated each company’s application and based the awards on each company’s sustainability efforts, as well as the company’s track record of engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders. wsp.com

article thumbnail

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura® ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

The Pro Builder

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.