Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2023

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.

Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting 130

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Green building certifications offer a valuable framework for assessing and recognizing buildings that meet certain sustainability standards. These certifications provide a standardized framework for measuring and comparing the sustainability of different buildings. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Green Building 103

Green Building Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Building Performance Measurement 103

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2023

SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Risk Management 100

Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

Australia has a long way to go if it’s to achieve its goal of cutting emissions by 43 per cent by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050, with Climate Action Tracker currently assessing Australia’s progress as “insufficient”. Now imagine this impact across all states and territories. Image: SPA.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Government Works 105

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2025

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. Engineers, architects, and specifiers are under growing pressure to design and deliver spaces that prioritize sustainability, occupant well-being, and resilience.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement 52

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) and predecessor ARRB have helped to introduce practical, sustainable alternatives to virgin materials for major infrastructure components. We’ve been researching sustainable options since we started. NTRO Sustainability and Materials Performance National Leader, Dr Clarissa Han.

Sustainability 103

Sustainability Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

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.

Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Environmental Impact Assessment Real Estate Development Environmental Consulting Building Resilience 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

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.

Concrete Pouring 105

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. Ignacio Cariaga, Commercial Sustainability Director, Northwest Region, Heidelberg Materials North America.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 130

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post 6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As the construction industry evolves, there’s an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Not only that, it also ensures that your projects adhere to internationally recognized sustainability standards.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 64

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2025

impacting both coastal and inland regions. lies in ruins after Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact. The storm’s powerful winds and storm surge overwhelmed the building’s defenses, leading to roof collapse and shattered windows. Flooding is the leading cause of destruction in natural disasters across the U.S., mm (1 in.)

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

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.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The sanguine assessment counters a concerning stumble in Honolulu construction starts last year. That impact is also reflected in the Dodge data that show environmental public works starts are forecast to grow by almost 45% to tally $2.4 Rising sea levels also impact infrastructure near our coastlines. billion in 2024.

Environmental Impact Assessment 46

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Surveying Building Resilience 46

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. Without a comprehensive understanding of all system assets, it can take days or even weeks just to assess damage.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Historic Preservation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. By John Clow, MentorAPM co-founder and COO The extreme weather risk to clean water infrastructure is up— way up.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Historic Preservation 130

Business Facilities

JUNE 25, 2025

By Brian Gallagher F oreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a critical role in shaping economic resilience. Following standardized frameworks helps to streamline communications and enhance long-term growth and sustainability. So far this year, several leading automakers announced plans to either build plants in the U.S.

Collaboration 62

Collaboration Energy Efficiency Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Renewable Energy Systems 62

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post 6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As the construction industry evolves, there’s an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Not only that, it also ensures that your projects adhere to internationally recognized sustainability standards.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind.

Environmental Impact Assessment 64

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Building Resilience Structural Systems 64

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:08 Mass Timber Sustainability leaders from Skanska, RDH, and Polygon share five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 98

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First.

Building Resilience 73

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage 73

PN - Project Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In construction, this data originates from project management software, sensors embedded in equipment, drones , building information modeling (BIM) tools, financial records, and weather forecasts. Tracking workforce productivity , material usage, machinery performance, and environmental conditions produces a constant data stream.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. In 2009, the EPA estimated we were throwing away 170 million tons of building materials every year.

Environmental Impact Assessment 98

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Building Resilience Building Design 98

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. The above examples demonstrate how sustainability could be traded-off against the benefits brought about by technology.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You can learn more about the solution here , while in this article we are going to discuss potential benefits of retro-commissioning your buildings. Let’s investigate some major profits you may receive after retro-commissioning a building.

Building Commissioning 64

Building Commissioning Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 64

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

Building Materials 105

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 105

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Brexit’s lasting impact compounds the crisis, with EU construction workers in London dropping from 42% to just 8% since 2018, creating wage inflation and project delays averaging 15% cost overruns. Building costs are forecast to increase 17% over the next five years, with tender prices rising 15% over the same period.

Safety Regulations 40

Safety Regulations Modular Construction Green Building Building Standards 40

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

Building Materials 98

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. Facility management (FM) is the unsung hero that ensures seamless operations, optimal functionality, and sustainability long after the construction dust settles. This is done through facility management.

Facility Management 64

Facility Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment 64

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. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discourse, the construction industry stands at a crucial crossroads. Sustainable construction isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessary evolution in building practices. Sustainable Urban Planning Sustainable construction goes beyond individual buildings.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Environmental Impact Assessment 40

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment is essential.

Disaster Preparedness 52

Disaster Preparedness Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52