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COWI teams with Wood Thilsted to drive nature inclusivity in OSW design

Civil + Structural Engineer

This collaborative effort aims to explore and redefine what it means to create offshore wind farms that positively impact natural ecosystems throughout their lifecycle. The imperative to decarbonise the global energy system through renewable energy sources like offshore wind is paramount for climate resilience.

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

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods.

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SANY eMixer: Leading the charge

Roads Online

The use of electric-powered machinery has become a crucial part of the construction industrys green transformation as it struggles with the requirement to lower its carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency. Some are going down the path of hydrogen and other renewable sources.

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Gateway to the past: State-of-the-art facility showcases prehistoric wonders

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Buro Happold In collaboration with Ennead Architects and KSS Architects, Buro Happold has brought to life the Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park Museum at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. Our first step was a passive energy reduction strategy, starting from the concept design phase.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Procore: A platform for managing documents, tasks, and team collaboration in real time. This collaborative approach results in higher satisfaction levels and successful project outcomes. LEED Certification LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized green building certification.

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Meet Rosendin’s Solar Building Robots

CCR Magazine

Rosendin , the nations largest employee-owned electrical contracting company with one of the fastest-growing renewable energy programs, announces a major breakthrough in solar construction technology. The company will demonstrate its new autonomous robotic solution for photovoltaic (PV) solar module installation on April 17, 2025.

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ASCE AEI Announces 2025 Professional Project Winners

CCR Magazine

led by Engenium Group , impressively blended new construction with historic and concealed HVAC electrical systems within the existing facilities while making a net zero ready facility. The team of engineers were able to design and construct the expansion while keeping the facility fully operational. </p>