Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions. C above pre-industrial levels.

Sustainability

Business Facilities

JUNE 25, 2025

By Brian Gallagher F oreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a critical role in shaping economic resilience. and advance energy-efficient manufacturing practices. So far this year, several leading automakers announced plans to either build plants in the U.S. Energy availability and efficiency. auto factories.

Collaboration

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 24, 2023

In celebration of Earth Day and the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG), APTIM—a recognized leader in environment, resilience, and sustainability services—has released its annual ESG Report. The 2022 ESG Report is available for free download on APTIM’s website.

Stakeholder Engagement

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2024

These principles help manage environmental impacts, enhance community relations, and ensure robust governance structures, leading to more resilient and successful projects. They have gained prominence as stakeholders demand more transparency and accountability. What is ESG? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.

Stakeholder Engagement

BDC Network

JULY 25, 2023

Sergio Lechuga, CID Healthcare Facilities Designers Architects AEC Tech Interior Architecture Resiliency Welcome to HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series, where we explore the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of architecture and design. Sergio Lechuga, CID, is HMC’s Director of Interior Design.

Building Resilience

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5 Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2023

WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, built the ClimateVue suite of tools to help clients improve their resilience practices by monitoring future rainfall trends, help communities visualize potential impacts and create mitigation plans while providing local leaders with real-time management tools. “WSP

Sustainability

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Strengthening Building Resilience The next crucial step is to strengthen your property to withstand climate-related events. Smart building technologies provide real-time data and automation, enabling better decision-making.

Disaster Preparedness

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. The goal is to leverage data for QA and QC, eliminate duplication, and create more project efficiencies.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component. ” Sustainable construction seeks to reduce the adverse effects on the environment while simultaneously improving the comfort and well-being of the people who live in the building.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2023

We continue to engage with our Government Shareholder and other stakeholders to secure the funding across PC21, supported by financial resilience. This plan also sets out the performance improvements we are committing to deliver for our customers and how we are continuing to drive efficiency and innovation.”

Land Use Regulations

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. He implemented advanced construction software across two of AECOM’s largest projects and created connected data workflows to increase efficiencies across the project lifecycle. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Mohammad S.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District ( CFISD ) recently opened the new Visual and Performing Arts Center ( VPAC ) and Mark Henry Administration Building on a 26-acre site. The VPAC and Administration Building mirror each other in their design, materials and finishes, including their ceiling systems.

Ceiling Systems

Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Signatories to the declaration would agree to design buildings and cities “in a way that limits the use of energy, uses only sustainable energy sources, reuses rainwater and limits the use of other natural resources”, as well as using recycled materials where possible.

Architecture

CCR Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Constructed after Hurricane Harvey damaged its previous location, the new building provides an updated, resilient, safe, comfortable environment supporting 21st-century, personalized learning. In 2017, many Pasadena Independent School District (PISD) buildings were severely damaged by flooding caused during Hurricane Harvey.

Ceiling Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

CCR Magazine

MAY 5, 2024

PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. The facilities transform the educational experience and provide engaging spaces that are more flexible and adaptable to modern pedagogy.

Ceiling Systems

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Data in the AEC Lifecycle: Using Data to Better Connect AECO Stakeholders. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. Use the product to improve coordination and drive efficiencies on-site. The preconstruction process.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The council said summer work will enlarge carriageways, build key crossing sites, and modify roads. The centre and its training will follow national paths but focus on low-carbon energy and the skills needed in this fast-changing sector. Falkirk Council appointed the largest UK contractor for the Westfield A9/A904 upgrade scheme.

Sustainability

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. He encouraged the firm to adopt new platforms that would enable teams to communicate better and resolve issues more efficiently.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The scope of Port Eastside is ambitious, even daunting as stated by stakeholders. In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C.

Infrastructure Development

Construction Daily News

MAY 11, 2024

Brightline West plans to build 218 miles of track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a Rancho Cucamonga, California, facility. Additive building shows that 3D printing is merely warming up. However, the building 3D printing environment remains a Wild West. While doing so, businesses help the industry. “In

Building Standards

Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The 2024 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Forum, held on October 22-23 at Sydneys Bicentennial Park, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including local and state government representatives, industry leaders, and technical experts. Timely investment in maintenance is crucial for ensuring safe, sustainable infrastructure.

Maintenance

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The building’s design, featuring Lorin’s Light Bronze anodized aluminum, seamlessly integrates the facility with its environment while symbolizing resilience and care. The building sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, and the anodized aluminum’s dynamic interaction with sunlight was pivotal in achieving this vision.

Building Materials Manufacturing