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.

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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. ResilienceLens TM measures the “resilience value” of potential projects.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

As cities grow denser and global challenges demand resilient solutions, construction professionals must adapt to shifting expectations. Tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management software offer real-time collaboration across stakeholders, reducing the margin for error and streamlining workflow.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

This strategic partnership unites three of the leading innovators in the synthetic roofing sector with a shared commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable and high-performance roofing materials. This alliance underscores our collective dedication to meeting the evolving challenges of the building and construction sectors, Rob said.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Retrofitting the Ballston Wetland Park was a high-priority project in Arlington County’s Stormwater Management Program, and they were able to seek community input through a stakeholder advisory committee as well as with several community meetings to provide input to the design process.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

The $58 million project, while primarily designed to solve practical transit challenges, represents something more significant: a chance to redefine how public infrastructure projects approach sustainability in an era demanding greener solutions. Let’s examine what’s actually on the table. This approach needs challenging.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

In today’s world, where environmental concerns are increasingly intertwined with every aspect of our lives, engineering design faces the formidable challenge of balancing functionality with sustainability.

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 26, 2024

Fostering a Sense of Ownership Schools are not just buildings; they are the heart of a community. Engaging community members in the decision-making process about school infrastructure investments fosters a sense of ownership and pride. Augmenting Advocacy Efforts Community members are powerful advocates for school bond campaigns.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Providence, RI – Global sustainable development consultancy Arup announced today its selection by the City of Providence to lead the design and engineering for the City’s Riverwalk Resilience project. Arup Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of 20,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability. As the industry’s premier annual event, Pipe School brings together ACPA members, DOTs/transportation agencies, consulting engineers, contractors, subject matter experts, and various industry personnel to discuss, learn, and engage with one another while advancing the industry.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

When it comes to discussing climate change resilience and sustainability, Kramer believes that these topics are inherently tied into their commitment to people and communities and describes OHM as the “community advancement firm.”

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2024

In today’s world, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have become integral to sustainable and ethical business practices. These principles help manage environmental impacts, enhance community relations, and ensure robust governance structures, leading to more resilient and successful projects. What is ESG?

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Stok

JULY 1, 2025

While it may seem daunting, early action on credible, jurisdiction-ready disclosures positions companies to meet investor demands, avoid compliance risks, and lead with resilience in a low-carbon economy. Let’s build a roadmap that’s not just regulation-ready, but futureproof. As the adage goes, work smarter, not harder.

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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.

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Stok

JULY 15, 2020

Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2024

Most of the time, 4D BIM is seen as an early stakeholder engagement tool. here are a few reasons you need to invest the time: De-risking projects : Predictive visualisation through 4D sequencing offers stakeholders a comprehensive view of a project's timeline. Are our cranes going to be able to reach all aspects of the building?

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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.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 4, 2020

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. The project team is pursuing both Living Building Challenge (LBC) and Passive House Institute U.S.

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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%

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Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

“Responsive design allows architects and urban planners to create buildings and cities that adapt to changing environmental conditions and user needs,” continues Johnson. “By This approach improves the sustainability, resilience, and overall quality of life for residents.” But how can the public best be engaged? “We

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Sustainability: Promotes environmentally friendly construction practices and resilience against climate change.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Building a Strong Foundation At the core of any construction endeavor lies the foundation, a critical component that bears the weight of the entire structure. Reinforced concrete, renowned for its strength and durability, forms the backbone of solid foundations, ensuring resilience against time and external pressures.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In addition, the study found there’s increased buy-in from stakeholders, including public officials and investors, as well as the opportunity for local, state, or federal incentives that reduce project costs through tax exemptions, reductions, and rebates. That’s when you spend time building out your project,” Snodgrass says. “If

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Download The Sustainable Real Estate Program Handbook here. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical need for prioritizing human health and instilling new levels of resilience into global operations. In sum, high-performance building strategies can directly improve a company’s ESG performance by boosting environmental (e.g.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to learn more about driving digital transformation, building resilience through sustainability, or the power of cloud-based solutions, you’ll find everything you’re looking for to help you make your business more efficient and successful.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 31, 2022

The resilience required to tackle the challenges of 2021 has become a solid foundation for building in 2022. Economic & global People & culture Data & technology Sustainability Business model Vote. Sustainability. So how do we turn lessons learned into something that makes us smarter, more strategic builders?

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component. A greater focus is being placed on the implementation of sustainable construction methods as a result of the rising worries over climate change and the depletion of resources.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Prefabricated construction is usually conducted through delegated design and affects many project stakeholders, so it is important to have all parties aligned as early as possible during design. EIFS provides continuous insulation (c.i.)

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The council said summer work will enlarge carriageways, build key crossing sites, and modify roads. ” GC’s 7,000-square-foot sustainable construction centre, which got £70,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and £4m from the Post 16 Capacity Fund, will train 164 students every week in sustainability-focused skills. .”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Enrico’s commitment to inclusivity and community engagement set him apart in the field of architectural design. For her clients and her team, Zuzanna incorporates the latest technological trends including sustainability and safety considerations while also leading field work.

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