Construction

Ritz Carlton Residences: A 53 Story condo project in Sunny Isles, FL. The first development project I was part of — working for the GC at the time — I saw it go from dirt to a 649' tower. A unique opportunity to watch and build a $300M project Life…

From initial planning through design specifications and BIM (Building Information Modeling) models to the control systems that run the built environment, data is constantly present. Connecting the volume and variety of data, learning from it, and providing new services, advantages, and insights to users has always been a problem especially…

“Professional Life coach for construction professionals”… What do I mean by that? Well, in this article, I’m highlighting the importance of the life coach’s overall experience being relatable to the client — in particular when the client is a women in construction (as this is my background prior to entering…

The amount of energy that we use in our buildings needs to be reduced. — The UK is responsible for over 505 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. The built environment is responsible for ~40% of that, and space heating making up about ~17% of the total emissions. As we drive down emissions on the journey towards net-zero, our industry is maturing and starting to…

How large stadiums can be made more environmentally friendly — Credit: This article is based on the scientific article “Environmental Sustainability in Stadium Design and Construction: A Systematic Literature Review” by Annes Elsa Francis and colleagues. (Full citation and link available at the end of the article) In the years before the Football World Cup 2022 in Qatar, many discussions…

In recent years, China’s geostrategic activities in the South China Sea have been a cause for concern among global powers. One particular aspect that has attracted significant attention is China’s construction of artificial islands in the disputed waters. These islands, strategically located in the South China Sea, have raised questions…

Hi everyone, I have some exciting news to share with you today! It is my pleasure to announce that Fundatia Ananke has been chosen to work alongside a prominent building product assessment organization from New Zealand, BEAL, on a new methodology to assess the sustainability of building products. Assessing the…

Harnessing Carbonated Magnesite and Electric Kilns for Sustainable Construction — The production of cement, a key component in construction materials, has long been associated with significant environmental challenges. From carbon emissions to energy-intensive processes, the cement industry has a considerable carbon footprint. However, in recent years, researchers and industry leaders have been exploring innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impact…

Off the top of your head, how many times have you been inconvenienced by construction in Montreal? In the past year, alone? It can be anything, bus stop cancellations and detours, being stuck in traffic for hours, being late to work and other important obligations, anything. …