Green building, net zero emissions and stewardship of resources require a whole new mindset in the construction industry. And it’s one that will be important for generations to come.
Karen Hawthorne
A Climate of Change Heats Up Building Design and Construction
New FoundationsLagging Productivity Cements Construction’s Move to Digital
If you did any summer commuting you likely encountered the delays, detours and reduced travel lanes of road construction. It’s no surprise that The Economist says 90 percent of global infrastructure projects are either late or over budget.
The Nesting EconomyTurning Homes into Sanctuaries
For many people, the COVID pandemic turned how they lived and thought about their homes inside-out. Up to that point homes for many were a place to come back to after work to eat, sleep and repeat. Those who suddenly found themselves working from home felt their worlds shrinking to the house they live in plus their walks around the block for exercise.
Turning Florida Homes into ParadiseParadise Exteriors
When a call to customer service begins with, “Hello, Welcome to Paradise” – you know it’s a sign that the company delivers a great experience and feel-good vibes.
The Growth of Green BuildingEntuitive
There’s a strong case that can be made for building green. Sale prices of commercial and residential green buildings that are certified to environmental rating systems can be up to 30 percent higher than conventional buildings. Tenants also find green-certified buildings appealing and this can help raise rental rates by up to 25 percent; likewise, occupancy rates of green-certified buildings are up to 23 percent higher.
From a Pickup Truck to Million-Dollar Paving MachinesBurnaby Blacktop
You’re driving on a worn city street, trying to avoid the potholes, and then see the line where the smooth new pavement starts. You relax your grip on the wheel and cruise along the fresh blacktop, experiencing one of the little pleasures of driving…
Taking Backyards from Blah to BlissfulDesignscapes Colorado
Wouldn’t you like to step outside to cool off in your pool and lounge by the relaxing greenery? Maybe cook up something fabulous in the outdoor kitchen and have friends over for a meal and a Manhattan cocktail by the fire pit?
The Natural RevolutionCrafting Earth-Friendly Materials and Techniques
We’re not expecting the internet to suddenly go dark or electricity to fail – but there’s certainly a growing interest in living more self-sufficiently. People are planting vegetable gardens, using bamboo flooring and buying solar roof shingles to generate power.
What it Takes to Make Smooth Roads and Perfect ParkingAsphalt Specialists Inc.
What happens when you spend your high school summers getting up at 4:30 a.m. to go to work for a civil engineering contractor and learn the ropes of putting in underground utilities like water mains and storm sewers?
New DirectionsWhat Would a City Designed by Women Look Like?
True story: two female real estate developers turned the site of a former strip club in Toronto into a nine-story, 197-unit condo building named Reina, which is the Spanish word for queen. In a first for the city, they assembled an all-woman team of architects, engineers, planners, construction managers and lawyers to get the job done.
Greener Homes to Help the Planet – and Your Bank AccountCanadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)
What’s the one bill you dread seeing the most every month? For many, it’s their heating bill.
Laps of LuxurySwimming Pools and Spas for the Ultimate Staycation
It’s a scorcher of a summer Saturday afternoon. You’ve cut the lawn and cleaned out the garage. And now you’re ready to cool off in your backyard pool.
Keeping it CleanThe New Norm for Safe Hospitals, Labs and Public Spaces
How safe are we when we step outside our front door?
Powering the Future of Sustainable BuildingHowland Green
No one will ever suggest Dave de Sylva is not able to see the forest for the trees.
Changing Skylines with Landmark BuildingsEnclos
Think of some of the most amazing buildings in the U.S. – the three bulbous glass spheres with pentagonal panels for Amazon’s new office in downtown Seattle, the Chase Center Office Complex and impressive new dome for the Golden State Warriors, the wave-inspired expansion of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Connecting People and Transit in New WaysEntuitive
Have you been to the New Central Library in Calgary, Alberta yet? Time has named it one of 2019’s Greatest Places to visit – and it’s no wonder.
Smart Design for Brilliant ThinkersKewaunee Scientific Corporation
When you think about it, research labs are some of the most awesome places on the planet, where the mysteries of science unfold. Whether it’s agriculture R&D to develop drought-resistant crops, or the discovery of a new therapy for cancer treatment, laboratories drive innovation and move the world forward.
Balancing Culture, Engineering, and ArchitectureE & S Construction Engineers, Inc.
What do you do if you have towering trees revered by the locals growing in the middle of your construction site?
Building It Better, Building It GreenJordan & Skala Engineers, Inc.
What does a student dorm in San Diego, a 15-storey office building in Charlotte and a Habitat for Humanity housing project in Dallas have in common?
Father and Son Building Strong FoundationsCSI Concrete Systems, Inc
CSI Concrete Systems is keeping things running in the Northeast from the ground up, producing the precast concrete products that go into the roads, bridges and towns of the New England states.
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