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Let's talk mass timber! Not only a visually striking design trend, but a renewable resource supporting sustainable development and diverse uses. Structural engineers, Matthew Zobel, PE and Nicholas Peterson, PE, dove into the topic at the South Dakota Engineering Society (SDES) Conference. Explore how mass timber can be integrated into your next building project. #ISGEngineers #MassTimber #MassTimberMovement #Presentation #Innovation

Last week, our Engineer and Sustainability Lead, Arij Mroue, had the pleasure of attending the Net Zero Carbon Breakfast Panel hosted by Envision. The discussion emphasised the critical importance of early collaboration and involvement from designers and contractors in order to drive carbon reduction - something that is also a fundamental part to our Impact//Duty strategy at Jensen Hunt. It was great to see the upfront cost of carbon reduction discussed so openly across the panel alongside ways in which this can be overcome - something that the industry is yet to address. Another parallel between our strategy and the points raised was the importance of building a culture of incremental change across the work we do - rather than waiting for an opportunity for perfection. It was also inspiring to see the critical role of carbon reduction within the substructure and superstructure package of a project, further strengthening the argument that structural engineers must led the change within the industry for lower carbon design! #netzero #carbonreduction #futureofconstruction #impact #sustainableconstruction #sustainabledesign #structuralengineering

🚨 Upcoming Webinar Alert 🚨 "How Much Carbon Can We Save by Optioneering the Structural Grid?"   Join us for next week’s webinar with Keir Regan-Alexander, domain expert and founder of Arka Works Ltd , and Alexandra Bantock, Founder's Associate at Preoptima.   Together, they'll explore how simple, real-time changes in structural system design can have big-time impacts on a building’s carbon footprint!   📅 Date: Monday, 11th of March 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00-13:00 GMT 📍 Location: LinkedIn Live   Click here to register your interest! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRsG7Jbg   A building's structural grid significantly influences its overall carbon impact through the quantity and carbon intensity of the materials used, the construction processes required, and the future adaptability of the structure.   💭 Why is early-stage design optioneering crucial? The webinar will delve into the significant advantages of early-stage optioneering of the structural grid, showing that early design is the best time for making strategic decisions that can dramatically lower a project's carbon impact. Our experts will guide you through worked examples, showing how nuanced adjustments to structural grids can result in substantial reductions in embodied carbon. ❗ Don’t miss out! Register now to stay up to date 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRsG7Jbg #EmbodiedCarbon #StructuralDesign #StructuralEngineering #ReinforcedConcrete #DesignOptimization #CarbonReduction

Are you a #developer with a carbon threshold to meet? Or are you a #designer with a carbon performance to achieve? Or maybe an #engineer with a carbon budget for the structural system? Then this 👇 is for you, sign up to the webinar! Preoptima is the only platform that's been designed to work for all key stakeholders in the construction value chain, to ensure we all look at the same numbers which should be transparent and easy to access. You can't capture embodied carbon any earlier than we do, and that's why designers, developers, engineers, local authorities and consultants are trusting us to achieve the golden carbon thread from design to practical completion.

At 𝗣𝗥𝗦 𝗚𝗲𝗼-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀®,, we're pioneering the use of advanced 3D mechanical soil stabilization technology for road construction. Our latest insights delve into the design guidelines that are setting new standards in the industry. By focusing on key properties like dynamic stiffness and resistance to permanent deformation, we are enhancing road longevity and performance. Discover how our 𝗡𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘆® 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵-𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 is revolutionizing pavement reinforcement, making roads more durable and cost-effective. Embracing environmental stewardship, our tough cell solutions minimize the need for high-quality aggregate and reduce maintenance frequency, making infrastructure more sustainable. Dive into our comprehensive guide on geocell design for roads and join us in paving the way for next-gen infrastructure: https://bit.ly/3Rn3SMa 🤔 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿! What innovations do you see shaping the future of road construction? How can we further align environmental considerations with engineering demands? #RoadConstruction #Infrastructure #SustainableEngineering #NeoloyToughCells

During the 3rd conference we plan to have as part of session 4 several presentations dealing with more sustainable foundation construction equipment. These presentations should not focus on particular pieces of equipment (which would make them really infomercials), but rather on the approaches to make equipment more sustainable. As an example, an approach could be to extend the design life so the equipment can be used over a longer period of time, or, to follow the theme of this conference, that it can be reused more frequently. Are you interested in participating in this session? Then submit your abstract. More information can be found on the conference website www.foundationreuse.com #foundationreuse #deepfoundations #piling #geotechnicalengineering

As coal and fuel oil plants are decommissioned, structures like Battersea in London and Manresa in Connecticut show the potential for practical reuse. This article highlights cooling towers as another example. The key takeaway: rather than tearing down these functional structures, we should focus on repurposing them. If they can serve a new purpose, that’s the path forward. https://loom.ly/IsWf7jk #architecture #adaptivereuse #engineering

🛠️ *The Evolution of Smart Materials in Construction* 🛠️ Happy Thursday, LinkedIn community! Let's delve into how smart materials are revolutionizing the construction industry. From self-healing concrete to thermochromic windows, these materials are not just about building structures, they're about creating responsive and sustainable environments. 🏗️ What smart material or technology excites you in modern construction? Let’s explore these groundbreaking innovations! #DesignAndConstructionThursday #SmartMaterials #ConstructionTech

Join us at the 11th International Conference on Steel Bridges for a presentation on "Aerodynamic Performance-Based Design for Steel Bridges and Embodied Carbon Awareness." Discover how our innovative approach is reshaping the future of steel bridge design by focusing on performance, sustainability, and reducing embodied carbon. Don't miss this chance to learn from our experts and explore new possibilities in bridge engineering! #SteelBridges2024 #infrastructure #SustainableDesign #EngineeringInnovation #EmbodiedCarbon #BridgeEngineering #PerformanceBasedDesign