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Xylem Scales Sustainability Impacts with New Water Stewardship Commitments

Civil + Structural Engineer

Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. “We The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 – ensuring access to water and sanitation for all – is central to Xylem’s work.

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2019 Issue. 15th Annual Rankings: 2019 Metro Rankings Report. Companies continue to choose the region as a place to establish and grow headquarters operations—choosing to build a future in metro Atlanta. By Business Facilities Staff. ATLANTA NO. 1 IN GROWTH POTENTIAL. Honeywell International Inc.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

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Read the Latest News on Building Support for the UK Economy, Insolvencies Won’t Stop Soon, Polish Shipyard Joins UK Type 31 Frigate Building, and Construction Redundancies Plummet 67%

UK Construction Blog

Furthermore, a Polish Shipyard Is Taking Part in the Construction of a UK Type 31 Building of Ships in Frigates. Construction output is more than 7% above its 2019 average, making it the best-performing major sector in recent years. Fiscal incentives and emergency measures that stabilized the economy fueled this disparity.

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Hear about the latest news on Ferrovial UK loses 30 Million Pounds, Five UK construction slowdown solutions, UK construction peaks, MSPs and CIOB debate fixing Scotland’s draughty homes

UK Construction Blog

The Secretary of State grants Development authorisation Orders (DCOs) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), combining planning authority with additional consents such listed building authorisation. The Treasury asked the National Infrastructure Commission for advice. New build work rose 0.7%

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Global Auto Supplier Expanding In Southern Indiana

Business Facilities

Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) will expand its operations in North Vernon, IN, creating up to 126 new jobs by 2019. Photo: Metaldyne Performance Group). The new building will be adjacent to MPG’s current 130,000-square-foot facility. The Michigan-based company will invest $30.6