Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2025

million investment in a public art program will showcase works from 10 local artists, weaving Austins vibrant arts scene into the fabric of the project. The design will also incorporate salvaged materials, mass timber roof structures, and low-carbon concrete and steel to minimize the buildings embodied carbon footprint.

Renewable Energy Systems 71

Renewable Energy Systems Steel Fabrication HVAC Systems Structural Systems 71

Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

Modern construction projects are increasingly defined by the materials used, which impact everything from durability and energy efficiency to aesthetics and cost. Bamboo : Known for its rapid growth and strength, bamboo is a renewable resource ideal for structural components. Innovative Building Products 1.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 52

PN - Project Management

MAY 16, 2022

Orientation of the Building Building orientation is the process of facing a structure in a certain way to maximize various aspects of its surroundings, such as the warmth of the sun, curb appeal, wind patterns, and drainage system. The process reduces your reliance on artificial lighting and HVAC systems.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Design HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

The building’s exterior is largely composed of glass panels, weathering steel and brown-pink granite, with the south and east façades enclosed in glass and 12 stories of office space on the north and west sides, which overlook the atrium. These elements also contribute to lowering the operational carbon footprint of a building.

Building Design 72

Building Design Building Products Distribution Steel Fabrication Building Resilience 72

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Using a high-quality, carefully designed system such as heavy timber construction offers many advantages to off-site construction. Timber framing boasts a lower embodied carbon footprint than steel or concrete materials. Timber production also requires less energy-intensive processing than steel or concrete manufacturing.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Green Building Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This includes using eco-friendly materials, improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, and integrating renewable energy sources. It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creates energy-efficient structures that benefit both developers and the environment.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

Some of the standard “tools” of construction now include mobile construction software and document management systems and disruptive technology like robotics and 3D printing. Civil engineers design and supervise the construction of our world’s infrastructure which includes roads, tunnels, bridges, sewage systems, and more.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment 52