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California becomes first state to codify embodied carbon reduction for buildings

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to set general code standards requiring the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in the design and building process, applicable to both commercial buildings and schools. The code additions are amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code ( CALGreen ), Part 11, Title 24. Photo courtesy Bisgtock.

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New AIA contract document for facility support services released

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The American Institute of Architects has released a new standard contract form to accommodate architects’ facility support services. The new form can be used with AIA Document B102–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect , to provide the Architect’s sole scope of services.

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California Energy Commission launches code upgrade process

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The California Energy Commission launched the upgrade process to Title 24, the state energy code, last month. The commission is proposing to make Title 24 equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2013, This change would impact efficiency requirements for commercial projects on lighting, building envelopes, and HVAC.

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Building Industry decline in productivity – What can be done?

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Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? COVID lockdowns and restrictions have in turn reduced productivity across many industry sectors and there has been a marked Productivity Decline in the Building Industry. How can productivity in the building industry improve? percent in manufacturing.

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Building Industry decline in productivity – What can be done?

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Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? COVID lockdowns and restrictions have in turn reduced productivity across many industry sectors and there has been a marked Productivity Decline in the Building Industry. How can productivity in the building industry improve? percent in manufacturing.

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Learn About the Latest News on UK Construction Expenses Jump to 3.8%, Frustration Across Business as UK Recession and Building Slowdown Numbers Emerge and London Affordable Housing Construction Has Stalled

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The post Learn About the Latest News on UK Construction Expenses Jump to 3.8%, Frustration Across Business as UK Recession and Building Slowdown Numbers Emerge and London Affordable Housing Construction Has Stalled appeared first on UK Construction Blog. 2: Be sustainable throughout. Global sustainability regulations are tightening.

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Read the Latest News on Scottish Highways Upgrade, Gloucestershire College’s Sustainable Construction Hub, Slow Housing Market Profit Warning, Rising Mortgage Rates, and Design Guide for Specialist and Supported Housing

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The council said summer work will enlarge carriageways, build key crossing sites, and modify roads. We are happy that the council approved our bid to build a new sustainable construction centre and thanks to all the stakeholders. Falkirk Council appointed the largest UK contractor for the Westfield A9/A904 upgrade scheme.