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Best Health Care - Humber River Hospital

September 15, 2016

Tasked with replacing three Toronto hospitals with one, the PCL Constructors Canada-led team set out to deliver a facility that would reflect the world-class city it serves.

Best Green Project - Stanford Energy Systems Innovations at Stanford University

September 15, 2016

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The team for Stanford University’s $438-million central plant replacement, designed to be 70% more energy-efficient, tiptoed around the 25,000 people who use the 8,000-acre campus daily.

Award of Merit Education/Research - American University of Central Asia

September 15, 2016

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The new campus of the American University of Central Asia, located outside Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, exemplifies how the modern world is transforming the capital of this former Soviet republic.

Airports Focus on Carbon-Conscious Capital Plans

Aileen Cho

August 31, 2016

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The term “enabling” may have negative connotations to laypeople, but for airport builders, it’s all about progress.

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The Top 100 Green Designers and Contractors: New Standards Beyond Buildings

Shifting notions of sustainability have firms and their clients struggling to keep up.

Gary J. Tulacz

August 11, 2016

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The market for sustainable design and construction continues to grow apace with the healthy overall market.

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Database Aims to Remove Code Barriers to Sustainability

Nadine M. Post

August 10, 2016

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Watershed Management Group, a Tucson-based nonprofit, initiated a research project with the ultimate goal of convincing Arizona building officials to accept non-code-compliant composting toilets—critical to potable water conservation in buildings—as an alternative to an onsite wastewater system.

Suffolk Construction Sizzles in Hot South Florida Market

The Southeast Contractor of the Year Achieved a Hefty Revenue Gain in 2015

July 7, 2016

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“A tower crane on every corner” is not a stated goal of Suffolk Construction Co., insists the firm’s Southeast chief operating officer, Peter Tuffo.

World's Tallest 'Passive House' Intended to Pave the Way for Others

The 26-story Cornell Tech Residential is expected to use 70% to 90% less energy than a conventional building.

Nadine M. Post

June 22, 2016

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The building is constructed to "incredibly rigorous" air tightness standards.

Blighted NYC Area Gains $900M 'Green' Catalyst

Sustainable design anchors the state DOT’s effort to replace the deteriorating 76-year-old Kosciuszko Bridge between Brooklyn and Queens

Tom Stabile

May 17, 2016

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A 1.1-mile bridge carrying 160,000 vehicles per day on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway through an industrial district—and over a long-polluted waterway—might not be the first place to look for green design and construction approaches.

Engineer TLC: A Leader in Green Building Design

A devotion to energy savings and respect as a ‘trusted advisor’ characterize ENR Southeast’s Design Firm of the Year

Scott Judy

May 9, 2016

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In 2009, the construction and engineering industry was in a freefall, yet Kim Shinn, the chief sustainability consultant with TLC Engineering for Architecture, was focused on a much smaller problem: How to give a presentation that wouldn’t put his audience to sleep.

UPDATE Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding

AECOM-HNTB Team Wins $186M Contract to Manage NYC Second Avenue Subway Extension

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AECOM Seeks Tens of Millions in Interest From ExxonMobil After Refinery Verdict

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

Obituary: Russ Burns, Clayco Chairman and Former CEO, 65, Led at Right Time

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.