Sustainability & Resilience: Page 9
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Deep DiveWhy modular has not clicked in commercial construction
Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?
By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022 -
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MIT research team uses 3D scans to repurpose wood scraps
Irregular lumber is usually discarded. Utilizing it in structures is part of a growing wave of eco-friendly building.
By Matthew Thibault • March 16, 2022 -
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Q&ATexas firm's new CEO says there's a better way to build
Lean expert and Skiles Group head Keyan Zandy wants to improve construction for the next generation.
By Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2022 -
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'Self-healing' concrete substitute sucks carbon out of the air
Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed a carbon-negative material that could one day be used on roads and buildings.
By George Kevin Jordan • March 15, 2022 -
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Lendlease Chicago high-rise employs low-carbon concrete
The new mix uses 60% less Portland cement and could last 30 years longer than conventional concrete, according to its creators.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2022 -
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WSP ends year with better-than-expected profits, record-high backlog
The Canada-based global construction giant sees growing demand in its core sectors of transportation, infrastructure and urban building.
By Julie Strupp , Noelle Knox • March 10, 2022 -
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Orlando International's $3B high-tech, low-touch terminal set to open in July
South Terminal C is designed to be the world's first LEED v4 airport campus.
By Julie Strupp • March 8, 2022 -
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World's largest solar-powered steel mill breaks ground in Colorado
The $500 million facility includes a 300-megawatt photovoltaic installation.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 2, 2022 -
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White House launches low-carbon construction initiative
"Buy Clean" policies for federal projects will promote the use of materials with low carbon footprints.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Populous designs sole permanent venue for 2022 Olympics
The "Ice Ribbon" speed skating arena seats 12,000 and will serve as a winter sports hub in Beijing after the Games end.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Infrastructure actNew White House guide breaks down IIJA funding
The document helps state and local governments find money in the infrastructure act and prepare to receive it.
By Julie Strupp • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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5 ways COVID-19 has changed airport design and construction
The pandemic has left its mark on air travel, including the physical infrastructure that enables it. Here's what contractors need to know.
By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2022 -
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2022's biggest construction conferences
Many in-person industry events are back on this year. Here is the full rundown.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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2022 outlook7 things we know (so far) about the infrastructure act
While much of the spending package is still coming into focus, there’s a lot that construction leaders can start planning for.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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AECOM creates user-friendly impact statement for I-11 project
The company used its PlanEngage software to generate easy-to-navigate public documents for an interstate corridor project near Phoenix.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Report: Construction productivity startups get the biggest piece of the $4.5B contech funding pie
Green construction technology firms are also gaining more interest from investors, according to CEMEX Ventures.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Infrastructure act will pump $3B into nation's ailing dams
While not sufficient to cover all needed repairs and upgrades, the new legislation marks a massive investment into hydropower and dam safety.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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Report: $61B lost per year due to waste, inefficiency in 811 utility system
A new study found that while problems with the country's "call before you dig" system are large, they can be mitigated.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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Shawmut builds 75-foot-tall LA office building using cross-laminated timber
Employing CLT, the company dodged supply chain issues and high fabrication prices. One executive said the elements fit together "like a jigsaw puzzle."
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 17, 2021 -
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Boston-area subcontractor invests in prefab facility
JM Electrical, which specializes in building control and automation systems, plans to speed its project timetables with a new offsite assembly division.
By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 17, 2021 -
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OpinionEnergy-efficient infrastructure projects hold a key opportunity for contractors
For builders that incorporate sustainable systems into their projects, the $1.80-per-square-foot 179D tax deduction can quickly climb to millions of dollars.
By Dean Zerbe • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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Sponsored by FRAMECADWhy CFS is a premium material for solar panel mounting structures
See how this versatile construction material is revolutionizing solar energy panel production.
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With limited funds, should California's bullet train be high-speed?
A proposal from a state assembly member threatens to downgrade the project, which is facing a large budget shortfall. Supporters hope federal infrastructure funds will help.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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7 ways contractors can work sustainability into their procurement practices
A little planning can go a long way toward making projects more socially responsible and environmentally sound.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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University of Idaho wins $4M to research recyclable materials for 3D printing
The latest funding looks to repurpose construction refuse for more sustainable and resilient buildings.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 20, 2021
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