معلومــة

Study Helps Identify Roadway Segments Where Pavement or Roadway Conditions May Be Linked to Higher Crash Risk A University of Houston professor of civil and environmental engineering is using artificial intelligence, specifically large language models, to bring together roadway crash data. The Texas Department of Transportation funded research assesses pavement structure, surface condition, road geometry and crash records from police reports.  Research results can help transportation agencies select candidates for pavement-safety projects by identifying pavement conditions associated with elevated crash risk. A University of Houston professor of civil and environmental engineering is using artificial intelligence to make roads safer by connecting information that is usually analyzed separately. In a study funded by the Texas Department of Transportation, Lu Gao used AI to analyze large-scale roadway condition data, including pavement structure, surface condition, roadway geome...

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland  – The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is proud to announce the publication of the  6th Edition of the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering  — the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever developed for the fire protection engineering profession.  Since its groundbreaking first edition in 1988, the SFPE Handbook has profoundly shaped the profession, becoming the go-to global resource for fire safety engineers, researchers, code officials, and students. Today, the 6th Edition continues that legacy with significant updates, expanded content, and vital new chapters reflecting the latest developments in fire protection engineering, science, and technology.  Key Enhancements in the 6th Edition:  New Section 4:  Fire Test Data for Engineering Methods (4 new chapters) New Section 11:  Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fires and Environmental Impacts (7 new chapters) New and Updated ...

New buildings will bring 300+ affordable housing units to a prominent Los Angeles suburb WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. –  R.D. Olson Construction , a leading general contractor specializing in multifamily developments, is building a 301-unit affordable housing community in Woodland Hills, a prominent Northwest suburb of Los Angeles. In partnership with  Meta Housing ,  The Alcove  is a master site development consisting of two apartment complexes that align with the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan and will transform a car-centric neighborhood into a thriving downtown destination for the San Fernando Valley.  “Los Angeles’ affordable housing crisis extends beyond city limits,” said Bill Wilhelm, president and CEO of R.D. Olson Construction. “We are elated to work with Meta Housing to deliver over 300 units to support the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan to deliver economic prosperity to Woodland Hills.”  The first phase of the project,  Val...

As organizations rethink how buildings are designed and operated, technology coordination is becoming a core component of commercial construction  Austin, TX  —  CSP Consultants Group , a national leader in construction technology and connected workplace infrastructure, today announced strong mid-year growth, having completed 70 projects year-to-date and remaining on pace to deliver approximately 125 projects in 2026. The company has also increased repeat business by 27% as demand grows for integrated technology infrastructure delivered through a single point of accountability.  From return-to-office initiatives to AI-enabled building systems and cloud-based security platforms, organizations are increasingly designing buildings around connectivity, automation and operational intelligence rather than treating technology as a final installation. As technology becomes central to how buildings operate, planning is moving earlier in the construction process and becomi...

The Asheville, N.C., company will demonstrate its multi-agency field data platform for environmental permitting at the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s July 31 showcase in the Washington, D.C., area ASHEVILLE, NC – Ecobot, Inc., the field data platform for environmental permitting, today announced that the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has selected Ecobot: Multi-Agency Field Data Platform for Environmental Permitting to showcase at the inaugural Permitting Innovators Expo on July 31, 2026, in the Washington, D.C., area. Permitting Innovators is a program of CEQ’s Permitting Innovation Center, conducted in collaboration with NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation under a 2025 White House directive to update permitting technology for the 21st century. Following a national Call for Solutions open from April 28 through June 2, 2026, a panel of professionals evaluated submissions against CEQ’s publis...

By Luke Carothers The strongest AEC firms rarely excel in just one area.  They build workplaces where people want to stay, deliver projects that leave a lasting impact, and create businesses capable of sustaining that success. Those strengths reinforce one another, turning individual achievements into lasting momentum.  That philosophy is the foundation of the Zweig List. People, Practice, Projects—these three pillars recognize firms that invest in their employees, produce meaningful work, and operate with the vision to succeed in a competitive industry.  The Trifecta Award recognized the organizations that manage to bring all three together. These firms have demonstrated excellence across every pillar, proving that lasting success is built not on a single accomplishment, but on a balanced commitment to culture, client impact, and business performance.  The 2026 Trifecta Award winners represent different markets, specialties, and firm sizes, but they share a common bel...

Buildots Field – powered by Buildots’ acquisition of Genda – combines intelligence with progress tracking, as further releases planned by EOY CHICAGO –  Buildots , the global leader in construction intelligence, today announced Buildots Field, commercializing the workforce, safety, and logistics capabilities from its earlier acquisition of Genda under the Buildots brand for the first time. Buildots Field combines Genda’s capabilities with Buildots’ progress tracking to give firms a true view of construction productivity. A fully integrated Buildots Field App is on track for general availability in Q4 2026, with pre-sales opening today. “Acquiring Genda added real strength to Buildots – a direct line into the field,” said Roy Danon, co-founder and CEO of Buildots. “Progress data tells you what’s been built. Workforce data tells you who built it and how. Put the two together, and you get something no one else in the industry can offer: a tru...