NRMCA Presents at ASCE Lightning Talks on Sustainability
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On July 27, the American Society of Civil Engineers hosted what it termed Lightning Talks on Sustainability, with topics that included conceptual understanding of climate change, sustainability and resilience as it relates to structural engineering; interacting with carbon metrics; reducing waste and carbon emissions in wastewater treatment facilities; sustainable and resilient bridges; sustainability and affordable housing; innovative concrete systems and zero energy schools; and sustainability and membrane structures.
The panelists were Don Nguyen P.E., S.E., ENV SP of HDR Inc.; Jared Friedman, R.A. of Walter P. Moore; David Silverman P.E. of PSI Process and Equipment; Vlada Kennif. Ph.D of New York City Housing Authority; Nic Goldsmith of Silman - A TYLin Company and Frank Mruk, FAIA, LEED AP of NRMCA who spoke on decarbonization efforts in the education sector. Over 50 participants attended the event.
The Build With Strength program is a leader in supporting the ASCE at the cutting edge of industry best practices. For more information, contact Frank Mruk at fmruk@nrmca.org.
