article thumbnail

The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

This free, open source Embodied Carbon in Construction (EC3) tool aggregates EPDs for all kinds of building products, helping engineers and others to make more informed decisions for improving sustainability. Sustainable construction resources. Not sure how to get started with tracking embodied carbon on your next project?

article thumbnail

Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. Today, he leads a team that solves complex problems every day and improves project workflows.”

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

DEFLECTIONS IN DETERMINATE TRUSSES

The Constructor

The basic difference in the behavior of a truss and a beam is that the truss comprises members that can sustain only axial forces but no bending moment or shear force which are the dominant forces in the beam. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Concrete 128
article thumbnail

Overbudget to Overjoyed: The Magical IDP Charrette

Stok

In an industry that continues to build at a rapid pace, design decisions are often rushed, forcing the team to shift to value engineering later to get finances back on track. A developer or owner’s ability to impact the sustainability and financial performance of a project come almost entirely in the pre-design phase.

article thumbnail

PSMJ Resources, Inc. Announces 2014 Circle of Excellence

PSMJ Resources

Our passion may be our practice, but top-notch business practices are critical for sustainability." ADF Engineering, Inc. INSIGHT Structures WB Engineers+Consultants Johnson Braund, Inc. Director of PSMJ''s A/E/C Industry Surveys. PSMJ Resources, Inc. Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. WMA Architects/Planners Inc. KL&A Inc.

article thumbnail

BIM Generic Content – UK

Building Information Management

Through their work on COBie UK 2012, the objects will be updated in this and future releases, for example our Phase 2 content now incorporates parameters for accessibility, Code and sustainability performance. In many cases installation information is a reference to NBS workmanship clauses or the manufacturer’s installation guide.

BIM 40
article thumbnail

GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.