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5 Innovations Revolutionizing Road Construction 

Construction Today

The field of road construction is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by a surge in innovative technologies and materials. As our societies grapple with challenges like climate change, urbanization, and the need for sustainable infrastructure, these advancements offer promising solutions.

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The first step to sustainable transportation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

However, as much of the nation’s industry is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, moving to greener, more sustainable alternatives is likely to be a challenge. Solving the problem of the nation’s infrastructure will be critical if the country is to meet its emissions targets. Using technology keeps infrastructure projects on the rails.

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The Case for Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure

Construction Business Owner

Civil infrastructure is everywhere, and it represents our most prevalent footprint on the earth. million miles of public roads, 1.4 million miles of public roads, 1.4 Considering the 3.9 Considering the 3.9

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1,500th Envision Sustainability Professional Credentialed

Green Building Law Update

The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure announced that earlier this week it reached the milestone of 1,500 Envision Sustainability Professionals who have been credentialed in the use of the Envision sustainable infrastructure rating system. yes, something like LEED for roads and bridges).

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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United Nations Declaration for Sustainable Architecture

Natural Building

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

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What Do Roman England and Construction Technology Have in Common?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In fact, much of the modern infrastructure we see in the world today wouldn’t exist if it were not for the Romans. From building early roads to discovering and using the earliest form of concrete, we have a lot to thank them for. . From ancient ruins to modern infrastructure. Time for disruption.