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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? The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency.

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

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability transformation essential for environmental protection and business viability, with sustainable practices offering significant cost savings and competitive advantages.

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Sustainable Community Living Projects Design Guide

CCR Magazine

Key Highlights Architects play a crucial role in designing community living projects that prioritize both environmental and social sustainability. Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

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. Within the AEC industry, research focuses on predicting and quantifying the impact of air leakage. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

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ResourceCo: Never a wasted opportunity

Roads Online

From tier one contractors all the way through to small business and independent operators, ResourceCo offers multifaceted resource recovery services, with several sites holding the capacity to undergo cross functional operations. We have plans in place to push that up to 30,000 tonnes per year, off the back of domestic demand.”

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Lodge Building: A Comprehensive Guide to Construction, Design, and Planning

UK Construction Blog

The post Lodge Building: A Comprehensive Guide to Construction, Design, and Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Each type serves distinct purposes and comes with unique design considerations and planning requirements. This characteristic is particularly important for structures designed for seasonal or occasional use.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits.