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LEED and Airport Projects: Sustainability Is Taking Off in the Aviation World

Each contractor involved in an airport project might be addressing only one part of the whole, but reaching an overall LEED certification requires everyone to participate in detailed record-keeping to keep the effort on track.

Modular Construction Continues to Gain Mainstream Attention

by Isaac-Daniel Astrachan | Feb 6, 2020
Commercial | Markets

Modular, or prefabricated, construction is a modern and efficient building method that uses materials such as wood, steel and concrete to deliver hotels, residential buildings, schools and health care facilities.

The Role of Pedestrian Wind Comfort Studies in Building Design

by Arnaud Girin | Feb 3, 2020
Commercial | Markets | Project Delivery

Wind comfort studies are important in any building to ensure the comfort, safety and overall well being of urban inhabitants as well as passersby. Engineering simulation adds value by helping minimize undesirable effects that the project could generate.

Closing the Sustainability Gap in Construction

Globally, the construction industry fails in its efforts to improve sustainability when it comes to environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement practices.

Win Big With Gaming Construction Projects

by Peter Tuffo | Jan 26, 2020
Business Development | Commercial | Markets | Project Management

Casino projects require the right balance between speed to market and the guest experience. Preconstruction efforts, proper planning and the infusion of practical technologies to aid in the process are key. With the right focus and expertise, a builder can deliver on these lofty expectations.

Know Before You Dig: Expansions After Ground Improvement

by Charles Allgood | Jan 20, 2020
Commercial | Markets

Identifying the original building support is always essential when designing and constructing an addition. If ground improvement was used, then take time to identify the technology, consider the risks and employ methods to avoid or manage them.

Blackouts Require a New Look at Backup Power

by John McBride | Jan 10, 2020
Commercial | Markets | Risk Management

The likelihood of more-frequent blackouts means backup power must evolve from ensuring the safe exit of office workers to enabling core business functions to continue uninterrupted. That’s a major shift in preparedness that construction executives should consider in future planning.

Consider Human-Induced Vibration During Preconstruction

Modern designs that favor thinner slabs and wider column spacing are susceptible to all forms of vibration, human induced or otherwise. Using sophisticated structural design and analysis software is an effective way for engineers to test for and mitigate footfall and other vibrations at the design stage.

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LEED and Airport Projects: Sustainability Is Taking Off in the Aviation World

Modular Construction Continues to Gain Mainstream Attention

The Role of Pedestrian Wind Comfort Studies in Building Design

Closing the Sustainability Gap in Construction

Win Big With Gaming Construction Projects

Know Before You Dig: Expansions After Ground Improvement

Blackouts Require a New Look at Backup Power

Consider Human-Induced Vibration During Preconstruction

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