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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 construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency.

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Out with the old

Roads Online

The University of South Australia is embarking on a number of research projects, each aimed at improving sustainability and efficiency in construction. The University of South Australia is embarking on a number of research projects, each aimed at improving sustainability and efficiency in construction.

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

Construction Specifier

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly? can also be used.

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

UK Construction Blog

The post Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Did you know that the construction industry single-handedly accounts for 39% of global carbon emissions?

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Hiring in Construction: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

CCR Magazine

Hiring and retaining good construction employees, and finding skilled, reliable workers is an important focus point, but also a real challenge for employers. However, the construction industry saw extraordinary labor shortages throughout 2024. Those insights are available in a free downloadable e-book from CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

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Matthews Brothers Engineering: Never too late to learn

Roads Online

MBEs training in Melbourne gives operators young and old the chance to apply their knowledge and experience with MBE equipment in a hands-on setting. It wasnt until he came to Queensland at the start of this year that Collins was able to fully appreciate just how well MBE equipment performs in day-to-dayoperation. Images: MBE.

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75.2% of construction managers say extreme weather financially impacting UK and European projects

New Civil Engineer

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.