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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Environmental Regulatory industry is one area that was initially slow to begin the digital transition, but in recent years has warmed up to digitizing its processes. Lance also points out recent dramatic changes to federal environmental regulations, adding the need for “the regulated community [to remain] agile amid the changes.”

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Union Pacific Recognizes WSP with 2023 Sustainability Partner Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

OMAHA — Union Pacific Railroad honored a dozen customers and suppliers with its first-ever Sustainability Partner Award, including WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy. Addressing sustainability, resiliency, and social equity challenges is at the core of WSP’s corporate strategy. wsp.com

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

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability transformation essential for environmental protection and business viability, with sustainable practices offering significant cost savings and competitive advantages. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Material Durability Factors in High-Traffic Building Areas

UK Construction Blog

The post Material Durability Factors in High-Traffic Building Areas appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Locations such as shopping centres, office buildings, and healthcare facilities must consider wear from thousands of footfalls, frequent exposure to moisture, and potential damage from dirt and grit carried in from outside.

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Newly Released WSP Book Unlocks Key Climate Strategiesfor Organizations

Civil + Structural Engineer

WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, has advanced its commitment to help organizations become Future Ready® with the release of an essential book that explores how organizations can rethink their climate mitigation and resilience practices for greater impact.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Addressing the Microclimate

Civil + Structural Engineer

Neetha Vasan is a Senior Microclimate Scientist and Associate at Rowan William Davies & Irwin (RWDI) LLC, who specializes in building engineering with a focus on assessing the aerodynamic and wind resistant properties of construction projects.