Ellen Liebelt's ARCHI initiative boosts housing in Adelaide

BRE has been formally accepted as a participating organization in the ECHO Project, a North American coalition, launched in 2023 by Architecture 2030, Building Transparency, the Carbon Leadership Forum, the International Living Future Institute and the U.S. Green Building Council, working to align embodied carbon standards and reporting practices across the built environment.   BRE joins a respected group of changemakers, including The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Urban Land Institute, CAGBC | Canada Green Building Council and American Society of Civil Engineers, among others.    “BRE’s participation in the ECHO Project underscores the strength of our expertise, highlights our long-standing commitment to reducing carbon across all building phases, and give us the opportunity to collaborate directly with other organizations driving embodied carbon policy and practices,” said Breana Wheeler, Director of Operations for BRE in the US.   With embodied carbon emerging as a pivotal focus for climate action, our involvement will help advance both global and local strategies for measuring and reducing it. This will enable us to provide trusted, data-driven insights that support resilient, low-carbon choices across North American projects and portfolios.   Learn more about BRE’s involvement in the ECHO Project in our latest news story: https://lnkd.in/e4xJwQNN

Proud to share that BRE has officially joined the ECHO Project, a coalition working to align embodied carbon standards and reporting practices across the built environment. 🌍 As embodied carbon becomes a pivotal focus for climate action, this collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver trusted, data-driven insights and support low-carbon choices across North America and beyond. Grateful as always for the opportunity to work alongside peers across the industry to accelerate meaningful progress. Learn more about BRE’s involvement here: https://lnkd.in/e4xJwQNN

The Agia Mavra Floating Bridge A Masterclass in Engineering Ingenuity. Nestled at the entrance of Lefkada Island, Greece, the Agia Mavra Floating Bridge—also called the Pontoon Bridge of Lefkada, has been the sole land link between Lefkada and the Greek mainland for over 30 years. So, what makes this engineering marvel truly fascinating? ✅ It's not your typical bridge, it floats and moves! Built as a movable pontoon bridge, it rotates 90° to allow ships to pass through the canal. Controlled by traffic lights for vehicles and vessels, it ensures smooth operations for both road and marine traffic. ✅ A balance of innovation and practicality In a region where building a permanent high-rise bridge was impractical, engineers adopted this cost-effective floating solution. It’s a perfect blend of flexibility, adaptability, and sustainability, functioning almost like a ferry and a bridge combined. ✅ User Experience? Driving across is free, though expect a little bumpy ride a small price to pay for such engineering brilliance. 💡 Why does this matter for us as engineers? Because it challenges traditional thinking. When constraints exist terrain, cost, or space, innovation thrives. The Agia Mavra bridge shows how adaptive design can solve complex infrastructure challenges without breaking budgets or ecosystems. #REPOST for all Engineers ♻️ #Follow for more 🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔 #CivilEngineering #StructuralEngineering #BridgeDesign #FloatingBridge #MarineEngineering #InfrastructureInnovation #EngineeringSolutions #SustainableDesign #GeotechnicalEngineering #ConstructionTechnology #MovableBridge #EngineeringMarvels

Southern Nevada’s industrial market is evolving and businesses are adapting in new ways. In LVGEA’s latest guest column, Sam Stahnke, Vice President at ARCO National Construction Company explores how design-build strategies are helping developers and tenants stay competitive. From tackling rising vacancies in big-box spaces to meeting the growing demand for smaller, flexible facilities, Sam shares insights on what’s shaping Southern Nevada’s industrial future. 👉 Read the full column: https://hubs.ly/Q03G2NnX0 #VegasIndustrial #SouthernNevada #DesignBuild #LVGEA

We’re delighted to share that 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮 ~£𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗞 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 by Innovate UK as part of 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞–𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁.   Over the next 22 months, we’ll be working in collaboration with UCL, NINEWATT, KICT(Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology), and Barnet Council to pilot our 𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗨𝗕𝗘𝗠) 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. This pilot will span 13,000 homes managed by Barnet Homes, as well as large-scale urban datasets in Seoul.   This grant is a major step forward in our mission to make 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 faster, smarter, and more accessible. With a projected  £𝟳𝟵𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 in urban planning software across the UK and South Korea, we’re building the future of scalable, low-friction retrofit planning.

BontexGeo Group is exhibiting at this year's Eurogeo 8 Conference in Lille, 15 - 18th September. This regional conference of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is held every four years. The conferences connect researchers, civil engineers, infrastructure professionals, and sustainability experts from around the world to share technologies, design strategies, and innovations with a special focus on beneficially impacting engineering in the European countries with geosynthetics. The main theme of the Conference is: Technical Challenges and Environmental Imperatives for the 21st Century. The new challenges faced by construction professionals, environmental concerns, innovation and risk management will be at the heart of the discussions and presentations. 📍 Find us at Booth #6 to discuss how our range of geosynthetics can help in the design of Sustainable Infrastructure projects: https://eurogeo8.org/ 🍃 #Eurogeo8 #geosynthetics #sustainability

BontexGeo Group is exhibiting at this year's Eurogeo 8 Conference in Lille, 15 - 18th September. This regional conference of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is held every four years. The conferences connect researchers, civil engineers, infrastructure professionals, and sustainability experts from around the world to share technologies, design strategies, and innovations with a special focus on beneficially impacting engineering in the European countries with geosynthetics. The main theme of the Conference is: Technical Challenges and Environmental Imperatives for the 21st Century. The new challenges faced by construction professionals, environmental concerns, innovation and risk management will be at the heart of the discussions and presentations. 📍 Find us at Booth #6 to discuss how our range of geosynthetics can help in the design of Sustainable Infrastructure projects: https://eurogeo8.org/ 🍃 #Eurogeo8 #geosynthetics #sustainability

Windtech at CTBUH 2025: Tony Rofail on Climate-Resilient Tall Buildings We are excited to announce that Tony Rofail, Principal at Windtech Consultants Sydney Australia, will be speaking at the upcoming Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) International Conference 2025 in Toronto. Tony will present on: “Climate-Resilient Cities: Wind-Resistant Design of Tall Buildings”. As extreme wind events become more frequent, wind-resilient skyscrapers are critical for safe and sustainable cities. In this session, Tony will explore how wind-tunnel testing and advanced engineering strategies — including aerodynamic shaping, structural damping, façade resilience, and urban planning — can create storm-ready, climate-resilient tall buildings. With over 30 years of international wind engineering experience across 3,000+ projects, Tony brings unique insight into optimising tall building design for both safety and performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Tony share his expertise and join the conversation on building the cities of the future. Click to Register: https://lnkd.in/gsK_pbd2 #CTBUH2025 #TorontoConference #WindEngineering #WindTunnelTesting #ClimateResilientCities #TallBuildings #StructuralEngineering #ResilientDesign #UrbanResilience #EngineeringInnovation

With thousands of bridge projects underway, Texas is prioritizing faster, safer and more affordable solutions. Researchers at TTI, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, are advancing Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) using prefabricated components to cut on-site delays, enhance safety and streamline the building process. Backed by TxDOT’s funding, this innovation is tackling long-term construction challenges across Texas. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g7qbX5zy (Production of VSR done by TTI.)

In 2025, the choice of building materials is more important than ever. With the construction sector responsible for roughly 37% of global CO₂ emissions, new materials are helping project teams meet both performance and sustainability targets. From carbon-neutral concrete to graphene-enhanced mixes and smart glass, innovation is shaping stronger, longer-lasting, and more efficient structures. This blog explores 10 high-impact building materials making a difference on today’s job sites. 🔗 Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03Ck3xw0