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Reston, Va.  – ASCE’s new book,  Design of Close-Fit Liners for the Rehabilitation of Gravity Pipes ,  MOP 145, provides a comprehensive source of information on the design of flexible, close-fit linings for the renewal or rehabilitation of pipes designed for gravity flow such as sanitary sewers, culverts, and storm sewers. The Manual of Practice begins with topics on pipe-soil structure interaction, condition assessment and inspection methods, and lining options, but the main focus is on the thickness design of close-fit flexible liners. This design is based on a closed-form solution, and considers both the current shape of the host structure as well as the potential imperfections of the liner (annular gap) and of the host structure (cracks or fractures). The book presents design solutions for circular and non-circular geometrics and covers the thickness design of flexible liners to be installed in a gravity-flow sewer or culvert pipe, as well as the installation metho...

BESIX Group has completed the construction of the Belgian Pavilion for the Dubai World Expo and delivered it to its client, BelExpo, the Belgian General Commission for International Exhibitions. Designed jointly by BESIX Group and the Belgian architects Vincent Callebaut and Assar, this building will showcase Belgium, its talents and its assets. Pierre Sironval, Deputy CEO of BESIX Group: “BESIX is very proud to deliver to Belgium this outstanding building, both in terms of architecture and scenography. It will be one of the most emblematic pavilions of the Dubai World Expo, with its spectacular parabolic arch and its panoramic terrace offering a unique view of the Expo site. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all stakeholders for their trust and in particular to our client, BelExpo, and our many partners.” The Belgian Pavilion is now part of the history of BESIX and of Belgian representation at world fairs. In 2015, BESIX had already built the Belgian Pavilion for the Mila...

Groundbreaking project designed for cutting-edge pedagogy and research is a highly sustainable building reflecting the future of science BOSTON AND NEW YORK — The award-winning global engineering and consulting practice Buro Happold has announced its completed work for Harvard University’s new Science and Engineering Complex, designed by architecture firm Behnisch Architekten. Buro Happold provided services including structural engineering, building  information modeling (BIM), and geotechnical consulting for this much-anticipated project, which is LEED Platinum certified and meets Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal certification in Materials, Beauty, and Equity. Opening its doors to students in the fall of 2021, the Science and Engineering Complex, or SEC, is the latest significant addition to Harvard University’s Allston campus. Its diverse mix of labs and collaboration spaces ...

Technology Helps Field Workers Access Information and Resolve Issues  More Efficiently KANSAS CITY, Missouri, and WINNIPEG, Manitoba — To support clients in the critical infrastructure industries, Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, construction and architecture firm, and Librestream, the #1-rated provider of augmented reality (AR) and remote collaboration solutions, are collaborating to implement Librestream’s field-to-office collaboration and knowledge capture platform, Onsight. Onsight’s solution is device-agnostic and is compatible with computers, tablets and enterprise wearable devices, and helps field workers conduct their jobs safely and more efficiently. Through the value-added partnership, Burns & McDonnell will support training, technology management and system integrations of Librestream’s full-package solution to help clients navigate unprecedented challenges. “We are excited to partner with Librestream and its technical excellence to enabl...

Ravi Bajaj   , Sustainability Expert, will Lead ESG & Sustainability Services from  New San Diego office in North Park GLENDALE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ —   Citadel EHS  announced that it is expanding its client service offerings with a new dedicated  ESG & Sustainability   consulting team led from the company’s new  San Diego office  in North Park. Under leadership by the firm’s latest hire  Ravi Bajaj,  WELL AP, LEED AP O+M, LEED AP BD+C, they will focus on ESG ( environmental, social, governance ),  sustainability,  and health and wellbeing professional services for the built environment, complementary to the services provided within existing Citadel practice areas:  Building Science s ,  Industrial Hygiene  & Safety , and  Engineering and Environmental Science s . The ESG & Sustainability practice area will provide clients – from developers and investors to planners and builders – a un...

San Francisco, CA  | Genesis Marina, a 570,000-square-foot commercial office and laboratory project that general contractor Webcor is delivering in Brisbane, CA, is officially the world’s first Total Resource Use and Efficiency ( TRUE)  precertified construction site. The TRUE program is administered by Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI), which also implements Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, the world’s most widely used green building rating system. The precertification recognizes projects that have implemented the fundamental actions and policies needed to effectively pursue  zero waste  and have demonstrated a commitment to achieving TRUE certification. Pursuit of TRUE certification aligns with the forward-thinking vision that Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, Inc. and Bain Capital Real Estate (developer/owner) share for their Genesis projects. “The companies that will call Genesis Marina home are discovering the future. Pr...

Reston, Va.  – Every day in the United States construction projects involve thousands of excavations. The new ASCE Press book,  Underground Utilities for Construction Practitioners and Homeowners  offers guidance for stakeholders to reduce damage to underground utilities during excavation. Authors Ahmed Al-Bayati and Louis Panzer stress that safe excavation is a shared responsibility. In this publication, they provide an overview of the location process that is generally followed across the United States, as well as a summary matrix of key differences with links to individual state laws. The responsibilities of all participants, including homeowners, landscapers and nurseries, fence companies, agribusinesses, and digging and demolition companies are described. Specific topics include subsurface utility damage prevention, one-call centers, stakeholder duties, damage investigations, and claims resolution. This book is an ideal resource for both experienced constructi...