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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BDC Network

rcassidy Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:44 Andrew Lehrer and Tyler Jensen, Environmental Systems Design A significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure and operating expenses. is a complex system that delivers power as it is produced.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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High-performance building envelopes

Construction Specifier

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 Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BDC Network

climate summit in 2019, Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins introduced the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), our firmwide commitment to carbon neutrality in our work and operations by 2030. Structural materials such as steel and concrete account for most greenhouse gas emissions due to energy intensive manufacturing processes.

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Next-gen builders embrace Western Red Cedar

Construction Specifier

There are also various application-specific engineered WRC products, including hollow, solid, and finger-jointed (FJ) structural posts in 6×6 or 8×8 dimensions, sustainable engineered shingle panel systems, engineered trim, and resawn or rough-textured siding, available in long lengths.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

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Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline?

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Read the Latest News on Idigitalhub and Open Space Innovate Uk Building, Envirotech 50-star Ipg Energy, First Uk Electricity From Waste Water, and Elecosoft New Collaborative Job Management Solution

UK Construction Blog

In today’s construction news , we will look into the idigitalhub that has formed a partnership with OpenSpace to deliver innovation in the construction fire safety legislation in the UK. Meanwhile, additional recognition for the EnviroTech 50 star program at IPG Energy. Strategy: Improve fire safety documentation with OpenSpace.