The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

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.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. Energy renovation could provide up to 55 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions needed to meet 2030 targets, aligning cities with a 1.5 By Alejandra Nieto.

Energy Conservation 59

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 59

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive. The building industry accounts for approximately 39% of all global greenhouse gas emissions.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Land Use Regulations Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

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? And, the result of this baseline?

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

From the July/August 2019 Issue. The reality of economic development can’t be expressed in sound bite-sized morsels, and the progress of locations in meeting today’s challenges can’t always be measured in winners and losers. By Business Facilities Staff. The competition is the show: there must be winners and losers.

Renewable Energy Systems 111

Renewable Energy Systems Zoning Electrical Systems Infrastructure Development 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Project Management 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This certification is awarded to buildings that demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency and significant reductions in carbon footprint while offsetting the remaining embodied carbon and energy use through high-impact offset programs. A nighttime view of the building’s facade.

Renewable Energy Systems 107

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Roofing Systems 107