Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change – Page 2 of 4

Figure 3: Panel-to-panel connection repairs. Problem #1: Inappropriately constrained building materials and a lack of consideration for internal forces and stresses induced by volume change When a structural engineer inappropriately constrains concrete structural members, preventing building movements associated with volume change, connection distress is an inevitable result. At a parking garage in a northern climate, […]

Digital EHS System in Occupational Health Strategy

The Data-Driven Blueprint: Digital EHS System in Occupational Health Strategy In high-risk industries—like oil & gas, mining, construction, and manufacturing—workplace safety conversations often focus on preventing accidents. But there’s another side to safety that’s just as critical: protecting the long-term health of workers. This is where the Occupational Health Strategy comes in. It’s not just about […]

Pioneers vs. Adapters: How Construction Businesses Approach AI

The Finnish construction information provider, Rakennustieto, held a webinar on January 17, 2025, on developing AI for construction’s core business. The webinar featured Rakennustieto’s generative AI-powered search assistant, a company presentation, and a panel discussion. The company presentation was by Visa Linkiö, AI Lead for YIT, Finland’s largest construction company. Visa talked about how companies […]