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For World Engineering Day, these six bridges stand as examples of the complexities underneath every design

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Today is World Engineering Day , and to celebrate it, Archinect has curated a few outstanding bridge projects we’ve included in our recent news coverage to highlight critical pieces of infrastructure at an important time for civil and structural engineering in the Americas and abroad.

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The Meteoric Rise of Cross-Laminated Timber Construction: 50 Projects that Use Engineered-Wood Architecture

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As a construction material, however, when put under enough directional force along its grain, sawn timber is structurally unstable, so deemed unsuitable under higher loads. © Alison Brooks Timber is a natural, renewable material, easy to fabricate, and with low-carbon emissions. Read more »

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Architecture in Mexico: Projects Using Stone

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Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. As is known, in Mexico, stone has been a fundamental element in pre-Hispanic constructions where experimentation was done with vaults, ashlars, masonry, etc.

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Top 10 U.S. contractors ranked by Engineering News-Record

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Engineering News-Record has released its 2023 rankings , listing the top commercial contractors in the United States. The companies were ranked by construction revenue in 2022. In their reflection of the rankings , ENR pointed to uncertainty among contractors over how the construction industry should prefer for economic slowdowns.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward.

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LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse South project has topped out in Los Angeles

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LAX 's new Midfield Satellite Concourse South (or MSC South) recently topped out as the project's construction progresses in nine segments toward its 2025 completion date.

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Optimizing construction projects with value engineering

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Completing construction projects on time and within budget can seem like a daunting task. This is where value engineering can offer several benefits. With additional pressures like fluctuating material costs, skilled labor availability and operational costs, clear and creative planning from the start becomes even more crucial.