Future of Data Center Sustainability

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The future of water infrastructure in the face of climate change

constructiondive constructiondive | 1 year ago

While many currently put little thought into where the water for their shower, garden or kitchen tap comes from, that may soon change as traditional sources for water dry up and disappear. “People are sometimes taught in school that water is a 'renewable resource', but water isn’t necessarily renewable in the way many people think,” says Mike McKinney, vice president and district manager for PCL Construction’s civil infrastructure division. “Renewable does not mean unlimited.” Mc...

Engineering News-Record Engineering News-Rec... | 1 year ago

.contentprovided{ float: right; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 200px; } @media only screen and (max-width: 500px) { .contentprovided { float: none; margin: 20px auto 20px auto; } } In a recent webinar, construction experts from IFS and Bryden Wood discussed how converging technologies can deliver: cost and time savings, the ability to meet the modern challenges of construction and a sustainable way of working. This article will look...

New Report Reveals Data Strategy is a Key Advantage in Construction

autodesk autodesk | 2 years ago

Discover key findings in infographic below Advances in construction technology continue to accelerate what’s possible for the industry at large. The challenge with all this new technology is the sheer volume of project data it generates. In fact, over the past three years alone, our research shows that new project data has doubled industry-wide. Couple […] The post New Report Reveals Data Strategy is a Key Advantage in Construction appeared first on Digital Builder.

Materials, labor shortages threaten data center construction boom

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Dive Brief: Demand for data center construction remains stronger than ever, but issues around labor, supply chain and inflation could mute the pace of building in the sector, according to a Turton Bond data center market report. "The overall outlook for data center construction in 2022 will come with plenty of challenges and uncertainties," the New York-based real estate consultant's report stated, including the need to bring skilled labor to the rural areas where these projects are typically l...

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Connected Construction Sites: The Future In Construction Technology Last Updated on April 16, 2022 by Admin Construction projects contain a lot of moving parts, and keeping track of all of them is critical to project success. Connecting construction sites is one approach to assure seamless operations. Creating standardized workflows and integrating data at each stage of the construction... The post Connected Construction Sites: The Future In Construction Technology appeared first on Construction...

Solar power brings hope for the future - IKEA Foundation

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Words can’t really describe my elation when I learned I had been accepted on the IWitness trip to India but suffice it to say that I was thrilled to have the opportunity. The post Solar power brings hope for the future appeared first on IKEA Foundation.

The Key Differences Between Construction Administration and Construction Management

Engineering News-Record Engineering News-Rec... | 1 year ago

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Autodesk Reflections on Sustainability and the Future of Construction 2022 - Digital Builder

autodesk autodesk | 1 year ago

Autodesk was recently the headline sponsor at the Future of Construction Summit 2022 (“FCON22”) in Sydney from May 4-5. In its second year, FCON22 partnered with the Australian Constructors Association and the Australian Achievement Construction Award, bringing together over 450 delegates to learn about and discuss the latest trends and impacts on the Australian Construction […] The post Autodesk Reflections on Sustainability and the Future of Construction 2022 appeared first on Digital Bu...

Meta’s Data Center in Temple Is Part of Texas’ Growth Trend

constructconnect constructconnect | 2 years ago

The recent announcement of a new data facility in Temple, Texas, for social media giant Meta, is further proof that the state is on a data center roll. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, will begin construction of a 900,000 square foot Hyperscale Data Center this spring on a site covering almost 400 acres.