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Gwendolyn Boyd Honored with ASME Fitzroy Medal at ASME Foundation Gala Event

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fitzroy Medal, established in 2011, recognizes pioneering contributions to the frontiers of engineering that have led to a breakthrough in existing technology, or to new applications or new areas of engineering endeavor. Equity and sustainability are connected in profound ways,” says Viola. The Nancy DeLoye Fitzroy and Roland V.

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Civil Engineers: Maine’s Infrastructure Grade Improves to a ‘C’

CCR Magazine

Of the 16 categories, six (hazardous waste, rail, roads, schools, stormwater, and solid waste) saw grade increases, while three (bridges, energy, and levees) saw grade decreases compared to the 2020 report card. Wastewater (C-) and stormwater (C) systems in Maine both saw a one-step grade increase in the 2024 report card.

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BETA Technologies’ Facility Opens for Production

PC Construction

It is also a net-zero emissions building, making it the most sustainable manufacturing facility east of the Mississippi River. Located directly adjacent to the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport runways, the facility utilizes a mix of renewable energy sources including a 2.2-acre

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Solar Buyer's.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. performance building rating system in the United States. Above and Beyond Energy.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

We’ll continue to be quick on our feet to provide you with this reliable constant no matter the ups-and-downs of economic fortunes: that our annual Rankings Report will be the fairest and most accurate assessment of progress being made by the locations that are leaders in charting a path to sustainable growth in these troubled times.

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The Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.