Structural engineers have pieced together the probable sequence of the fatal progressive collapse of part of the 12.5-story residential condominium in Surfside, Fla., but the trigger remains a mystery.
A September opening is in sight for the PAE office building in Portland, Ore., which, though only five stories, is taking sustainability and earthquake resilience to new heights.
Inequities exist in all sectors—from highway alignments to industrial sites and wastewater treatment plant locations—but finding solutions won’t be easy or without controversy.
Unprecedented collaborative research on the seismic performance of steel floor and roof diaphragms has improved design methods and relevant standards used throughout the U.S. for steel structures.
Consensus-builder Doug Woods, the D in DPR Construction, died on May 19 at age 70. Considered an enlightened leader, Woods was a 2012 ENR Newsmaker for fostering collaboration, innovation and technology in construction.
A coalition of more than 250 architecture, engineering and construction firms is urging the Biden administration to take "swift executive action" to require higher sustainability standards for U.S. buildings and infrastructure as part of its Build Back Better plan.
ASHRAE has released an updated edition of its ventilation standard for health care facilities that has been expanded to reflect the new normal in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
School districts still have unmet indoor air quality needs and face numerous challenges related to costs and outdated building infrastructure, as well as confusion over conflicting guidance from different groups, reports a study from a USGBC center.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is starting its search in May for a “construction manager advisor” to shepherd work on a $46-million visitors’ center at the Niagara Falls State Park.