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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

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As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Many industrial project managers have probably been using BIM software for a while.

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Towards a zero-waste future: Sustainability and design benefits of composite cladding

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Fiberon By Jim Stange Across the globe, many businesses are working to ensure their operations are as sustainable as possible. Such waste reduction strategies can also save the company money and even generate revenue if the waste is valuable to another industry.

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Sustainable buildings: Designing and delivering a greener future

Construction Specifier

By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there can be considerable control over one important aspect of sustainability: greenhouse gases (GHGs). 1 Emissions come in two general forms.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability. Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments.

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Sustainability in MEP Design: What You Need to Know

ENR Construction

Sustainability is a hot topic in construction design these days. The industry consensus is that installing eco-friendly systems is a benefit to the environment and the budget.

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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?

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3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re efficient.