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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? 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.

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Competition watchdog turns attention to civil engineering

Construction Enquirer

The study will examine opportunities to improve how the public sector and civil engineers work together. Examining any changes needed to the way this ecosystem operates to best incentivise and support civil engineering firms to deliver public roads and railways in a way that best delivers UK productivity and growth.

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BESA audit blitz sees 14 specialist contractors suspended

Construction Enquirer

The Building Engineering Services Association has suspended 14 member specialist contractors after they failed to meet its core competence audit standards. The Association’s council said it was taking “robust action” in the interest of the wider building services sector and clients.

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Todays major transit and highway initiatives typically span multiple years and involve complex engineering requirements, which makes planning and delivery even more complex. Against this backdrop, advanced forecasting and simulation tools can optimize project delivery, particularly when deployed as a complement to value engineering.

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C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

The $268 million, 175,000-square-foot project will provide cutting-edge facilities for learning, collaboration, and innovation, while setting new standards for sustainability and community development in the Coachella Valley. Ranked in Engineering News Records Top 150 General Contractors and Top 100 Construction Managers, C.W.

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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?

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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

As these extreme climate events continue to grow in number and size, owners are turning to architects, engineers, and construction professionals to deliver more resilient buildings without higher costs. Sustainability and resilience are critical factors in building design and construction. Steel is resistant to mold growth.