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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

For example, at Northlake Commons, the utilization of mass timber estimates 1,990 metric tons of avoided CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions, with a total carbon benefit of 2,920 metric tons; this is equivalent to removing 558 cars from the road or to the energy required to operate 249 homes for an entire year.

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

How air leakage can impact building durability. Energy savings. Estimating energy savings. Environmental Product Declarations. How air leakage can impact building durability. Energy savings. Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero ? Estimating energy savings.

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Top Trends in London’s Painter and Decorator Industry

CCR Magazine

London’s painting sector shows commitment towards environmental conservation. Low-emission and low-odor paints have been introduced following stringent environmental legislation. What impact does technology have on painting applications? Nevertheless, a recession commenced within the first half of 2016.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions. 1 The agreement was enacted in 2016.

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Sustainable construction products and technologies

GCP Applied Technologies

More accurate inputs of water and additives reduce the number of rejected concrete loads, and their associated costs and environmental impacts. Fewer concrete drum rotations on the way to the job site can lead to substantial fuel savings – bringing costs and environmental impacts down even further. return to top.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information. Environmental Impact Study Report. Environmental Impact Report Evaluation. Record of Environmental Impact Decision. Environmental Impact Mitigation Report. 01 35 03 Conservation Treatment Procedures. Requirements. 01 33 29.05

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information. Environmental Impact Study Report. Environmental Impact Report Evaluation. Record of Environmental Impact Decision. Environmental Impact Mitigation Report. 01 35 03 Conservation Treatment Procedures. Requirements. 01 33 29.05