Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 22, 2022

In Scotland, a large number of tenement houses were built a century ago in the wake of the first world war, before energy efficiency was a consideration. In 2019, 30% of the residents of these tenements were classed as fuel poor , meaning they pay more than 10% of their disposable income on heating.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 98

Roads Online

MAY 20, 2024

Using renewable energies is part of SAMI Bitumen Technologies’ sustainability strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of the company’s Laverton facility in Victoria. Image: SAMI Bitumen Technologies. An insight into the SAMI Bitumen Technologies’ ethos for community support and sustainability. To read the magazine, click here.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Health Regulations Stakeholder Engagement Energy Conservation 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few. ladder truck, fire engine and ambulance.

Engineering 130

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

They are economical, easy-to-install, carry short paybacks in energy savings, and provide an effective means of preventing wildfire smoke ingress through building doorways. Figure 2b: Studies prove air curtains installed above doorways are more energy efficient than vestibules. Air curtains may be a piece of the solution.

HVAC System Installation 59

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 59

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The 8,500 square foot building contains operational care for the animals, reclaimed water systems and mechanical operations, including solar and geothermal energy, surrounded by 4,500 square foot of recreated natural habitat. Well over 90% of waste was diverted from landfills, making this a nearly zero waste project. “We

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Building Design Building Materials 52

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2019

The Town of Chester, for example, has announced that “Any plans or applications submitted on or after September 1, 2019 must be designed to meet these codes. Any project slated to begin after September 1, 2019 must also meet the new codes, regardless of application submittal date.”)

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Code Compliance Building Permits Permits 40

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

None of these five corporations have donated to the Conservatives, but they show the industrial impact. It lowers bills—a 2021 analysis estimated that a well insulated new-build using low-carbon energy would save the average home £200 a year, presumably considerably more today. Cameron declined to comment.

Government Works 64

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NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. Every three years the International Code Council updates its building codes, which eventually become the basis for codes adopted by the states. But the law takes a while to catch up. That has just changed.

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Permits Building Standards Energy Conservation 40

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

The construction sector is a cornerstone of the UK’s economy, contributing a significant £117 billion to the GDP in 2019, or about 6% of the total economy. The post Top Construction Companies in the UK by Revenue appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It’s a major source of employment, with over 2.4

Infrastructure Development 64

Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Sustainability Building Materials 64

In Eight

APRIL 6, 2023

Energy Information Administration. [1] Funding secured and budget approved in 2019 (typical, the bond issue had some red tape). Estimate $500 million total for the job $300 thousand total for diesel fuel (accounting for a conservative 25% inflation from 2017 prices when the estimate was created) Actual diesel costs?

Estimating 52

Estimating Energy Conservation Budgeting Material Handling 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

Without the use of ventilated facades, designers face the challenge of creating exterior walls that effectively manage water over the building’s lifespan, while providing the thermal performance needed to meet energy requirements, such as those outlined in the New York City Energy Conservation Code ( NYCECC ) and NYC’s Local Law 97.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 10, 2021

For over 45 years, the family-owned business has worked across a wide range of disciplines, from healthcare and education to residential and conservation projects. In 2019, the company leadership team had a “Eureka moment” and decided to re-evaluate the processes in place across the whole business. Inconsistency was a major challenge.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Project Management Building Resilience Structural Systems 52

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

LEED focuses on energy efficiency, water conservation, and reduced carbon emissions. This project incorporates energy-efficient systems to minimize its environmental impact. The curtain wall system enhances the building’s energy efficiency and helps control solar gain.

Landscaping 52

Landscaping Architecture Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Ukraine crisis continues to disrupt supply lines and drive energy prices higher, while political instability at home has left developers wondering what regulatory changes they may face. River sediment plume An Environment Agency officer noticed a silt plume in the river on December 6, 2019, during construction.

Environmental Consulting 52

Environmental Consulting Building Permits Property Management Project Management Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Brian is intelligent, high-energy, hard-working, and tenacious. As a woman of color focused on leveling the playing field in construction and development, Ankita is focused on the sustainable environment, social responsibility, and resource conservation. . Jennifer Chern. Project Manager, Subtext Development.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:43. November 29, 2019. Energy costs represent 20-40% of the total production costs in the cement industry, based on U.S. The EPA’s ENERGY STAR program offers a number of examples of how cement manufacturers can improve energy efficiency and save money. Improving energy efficiency.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems 78

Practical Law Construction

MAY 6, 2020

The suggestion that fitness for purpose could result in “conservative design solutions, stifling innovation, creativity and opportunities to design out costs” is an interesting one.

Contracts 52

Contracts Insurance Management General Contracting Risk Management 52

Constructlaw

JULY 28, 2023

Introduction As the nation’s largest energy consumer, the U.S. 1] In a pioneering move, the Biden administration and Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative (CSBI). [2] Introduction As the nation’s largest energy consumer, the U.S. 4] The initiative is expected to achieve up to 2.8

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems 52