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By Laci Budd, CPSM Technical Contributor: Mike Makris, P.E. Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.
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National Building Systems Design Firm Elevates Company Veterans Katie Molstad and Ryan Haug Katie Molstad, retail sector design and construction director LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to announce the promotion of company veteran Katie Molstad to retail sector design and construction director.
National Building Systems Design Firm Elevates Company Veterans Katie Molstad and Ryan Haug Katie Molstad, retail sector design and construction director LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to announce the promotion of company veteran Katie Molstad to retail sector design and construction director.
Timber Talk Episode 1: The Innovative World of Thermally Modified Wood drubin Mon, 04/29/2024 - 09:28 Engineered Wood Sponsored sponsored In this episode, Kevin DeMars, CEO of Thermory USA, sits down with host Nigel Maynard to discuss Thermory's production of thermally modified wood which can be used for exterior cladding, decking, and interiors. Tune in as DeMars elaborates on the unique properties of Thermory's products, including stability, color change, and unparalleled rot resistance.
Roads discharge hundreds of pollutants into waterways every time it rains. Who is responsible for mitigating the pollution and how can it be managed? The post Debate | Tackling pollution from road runoff appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Tools like artificial intelligence and blockchain can help fill labor gaps while building a more diverse and innovative workforce, writes a contech executive.
Zweig Group, the leading provider of advisory services, research, and education for the AEC industry, has announced the release of its 2024 Fee & Billing Report of AEC Firms. This comprehensive report offers insights into fees, billing rates, chargeability/utilization rates, project contracts, and billing practices. Compiled through an extensive online survey across diverse industry firms, this year’s report encompasses analysis on more than 150 job titles and 15 market sectors.
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WeBuild has presented a concept design for a replacement Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, would be a 700m span cable stayed structure allowing for piles at a “safe distance”. The post WeBuild presents concept for ‘safe’ 700m span cable stayed Baltimore bridge replacement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is today commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program. “The Civil Works mission that has been entrusted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is something that makes USACE unique among the world’s military organizations,” said Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE commanding general. “Our abilities to cohesively perform military, civil, and research and development missions have enabled us to take on and find solutions for many of our nat
Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Skilled Trades Are Open to Technology, Survey Finds ibush Wed, 05/01/2024 - 08:27 Amidst the ongoing labor shortage, technology and digital tools can offer labor-saving gains, and the skilled trades are willing to embrace new tech in their jobs An industry trends survey conducted in late 2023 by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) explored how employees feel about the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite within the skilled trades industry.
As a business owner who owns their building, there may be a time that you have to face damages due to emergencies, fires, floods, natural disasters, or impact. To get the most from an insurance claim involving property restoration, it is best practice to openly communicate and collaborate with both your agent and restoration company. Collectively, you are all the team to see that your goals are achieved.
The employee-focused recruiting, retention, and compensation strategy. By Sara Karstetter, Advisor, Mergers & Acquisitions , Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Stellar management usually consists of those who are great at making sure there are people and resources in the places where they are needed so work can be completed efficiently. Much like a conductor overseeing a world-class orchestra, they plan, direct, and oversee a cacophony of people and needs.
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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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Modern Skylights: More Than Just Windows drubin Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:53 Marvin Skylights offer maximum light and enhanced features to bring the outdoors inside Skylights have traditionally been simple, ceiling-mounted window fixtures. Although they offer privacy while providing natural light, they do have their drawbacks. However, that’s about to change — a new generation of skylights exists with innovative technology that transforms them into controllable devices with built-in lighting and vent
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