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Nathan Marsh shares how Bentley Systems’ software solutions are advancing infrastructure

Iain — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:44:57 +0000

Several years ago, I spent seven years in the military. My final three or four deployments were focused on post-conflict, regional regeneration,” begins Nathan Marsh, SVP of EMEA, Bentley Systems (Bentley). “This exposure piqued my interest in the importance of infrastructure for a safe, secure, sustainable and prosperous society. “After I left the military, I worked for a global insurance and…

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A look at the construction services M&A marketplace

Iain — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:36:31 +0000

Like many industries in the US, the construction services industry has experienced significant growth over the past few decades, creating substantial wealth for many owner-operators of construction companies. It is estimated that a large percentage of the 900,000 or so construction firms today are owned by principals who are of ‘baby-boomer’ ages, born between 1946 and 1964.

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Net-zero buildings require a shift to an efficiency first mindset

Iain — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:32:17 +0000

The global push to meet aggressive decarbonization goals and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 is intensifying, and commercial buildings are at the forefront of this movement. As the built environment accounts for a substantial portion of global carbon emissions, there is a growing recognition that energy efficiency is the cornerstone of any effective decarbonization strategy.

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Building a safer future in construction through mobile technology and AI

Iain — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:25:15 +0000

The construction industry remains one of the most hazardous, accounting for nearly a quarter of all US worker fatalities in 2022. Despite the increase in safety initiatives, injury and fatality rates have remained steady, underscoring the ongoing opportunity to improve safety practices and better address the evolving challenges of modern construction. As construction work grows in complexity…

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Roofing and insulation considerations for rapidly growing commercial facilities

Iain — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:13:30 +0000

As construction starts continue to rise for data centers and cold storage facilities, along with multi-family housing starts projected to increase in 2025, construction professionals must leverage tailored roofing and insulation solutions to enhance energy efficiency, durability, and long-term cost savings. Economic and technological trends are driving rapid growth in three key sectors of new…

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Lisa Woodruff of Turner & Townsend discusses transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world

Iain — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:08:07 +0000

My background is in architecture, and I’ve worked in the construction industry for nearly 30 years, in various roles from architect to project and program manager,” begins Lisa Woodruff, Executive Vice President and North America Head of Real Estate at Turner & Townsend. “I had my own business for many years providing design and project and program management for clients. I think this experience…

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How AI can curtail large-scale construction challenges

Iain — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:57:06 +0000

The funding surge for massive climate-driven infrastructure initiatives continues to fuel the rise of mega-projects, with analysts predicting more than $130 trillion to be spent on decarbonization and critical infrastructure renewal projects. As the built world becomes increasingly complex and climate-conscious in the race to meet net-zero targets, construction practices must follow suit.

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How AI Can Attract Gen Z to Address the US Construction Labor Shortage

sarahrudge — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:42:28 +0000

By Shelley Copsey The US construction sector will need to attract more than half a million additional workers to combat the ongoing labor shortage and keep up with today’s ongoing demand. The shortage is heightened by an aging workforce, with more than one in four construction workers aged 55 or older. As experienced workers begin retiring, the industry must find ways to entice the…

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The Benefits of Natural Daylight on Mental Health

sarahrudge — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:34:39 +0000

By Neall Digert Sunlight, an abundant yet often overlooked resource, is crucial to human health and well-being. As the modern world increasingly embraces indoor living and working environments, Americans spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors on average. Therefore, design professionals must understand the profound impact of natural daylight on mental health. Fortunately…

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Naomi Whitesel shares how McCarthy Building Companies brings the right people, passion and resources together to create the best outcomes

Iain — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:52:22 +0000

I have a degree in architecture and practiced it for the first six years of my career. I aspired to be a designer and got an opportunity early on to be a project designer. I worked for a company in Orange County and had the chance to design a couple of buildings while I was there, which was a phenomenal experience. I loved it. Having progressed the projects through coordination…

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