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whitePaper | October 17, 2022

Engineering calculations are at the heart of civil engineering design. The calculation sheets that accompany a project can provide evidence of the design competency and that the specifications are met. Common building calculations are formalized in design guides, such as Eurocodes, AASHTO, IBC etc. The equations tend to be mathematically simple – only needing basic arithmetic operations on the design parameters – but they still require engineering experience to determine the which, why, and when.

whitePaper | November 11, 2022

Concrete is an outstanding building material. It is widely available, economical, hard and durable like stone, and easy to work with – all attractive properties for the construction industry. However, concrete also has its disadvantages. The cement contained in concrete consumes a lot of energy during its production process and emits large amounts of CO2. This, combined with the enormous demand for concrete and the simultaneous low recycling rate, makes concrete less-than-friendly for the environment.

whitePaper | July 21, 2022

President Biden has called for net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by 2050. Accomplishing this will require increasing efficiency, vastly increasing renewable energy capacity, and transitioning from fossil fuels to clean electricity. Buildings have a critical role to play in achieving each of these objectives. This paper proposes a framework for determining which metrics are best suited for policies to move existing commercial and multifamily buildings forward on the path toward zero carbon emissions. Choosing the right metrics is necessary for effective policies, but it is not sufficient to achieving a just and inclusive energy transition. Building performance policies — in conjunction with other complementary policies — must bring the benefits of improved performance to those living in affordable housing andhistorically underserved communities, and at the same time ensure that the cost of compliance does not create new burdens. Jurisdictions must consider the impact of policy decisions on equitable outcomes, particularly with respect to establishing performance levels, options for compliance, and penalties for non-compliance.

whitePaper | July 27, 2022

We have long recognized digital as a major driving force in our industry to increase efficiency and productivity. The energy transition has brought new meaning to digital, making it a game-changer in promoting the structural change needed to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon future. Digitalize to decarbonize has become an imperative, powered by accurate, objective, and accessible data. At Technip Energies, energy transition is our business. Therefore we are fully invested in harnessing the power of digital in this journey. With a solution-oriented approach that connects data across the entire project life cycle, we make sustainable changes to the way we operate, broaden opportunities, and support new business models.

whitePaper | August 8, 2022

ConXtech produces and erects a structural steel system whose patented moment frame collar and unique gravity connections facilitate steel erection 3-5x faster than traditional forms of steel erection. On a project greater than 100,000 square feet, this can mean weeks or months of schedule savings. This white paper will provide a basic understanding of the ConXtech system for architects and engineers, along with some guidelines on best project types and best practices for using the system on your projects

whitePaper | April 11, 2022

In this whitepaper, specialists from Onshape, SimScale, and ESTECO cover the implementation of a design-simulateoptimize workflow relying on tools built on the latest cloud computing and optimization technologies, applied to the design of a centrifugal fluid pump.