BDC Network

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. AAMA1503 provides a uniform standard method for determining the thermal performance of building-specific fenestration systems, including curtain wall systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They strive to build communities that are better prepared for the impacts of climate change, specifically targeting vulnerable populations. Through partnerships and collaborations, B Corps can build stronger networks and contribute to the collective effort towards a more sustainable future.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. From a performance standpoint, even a sustainably made floor must be installed correctly to be truly sustainable.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Permits Land Use Regulations Material Storage 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. Building Design. Building’s Size.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Land Use Regulations Building Design Energy Efficiency 52

Constructlaw

JULY 28, 2023

Introduction As the nation’s largest energy consumer, the U.S. federal government plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions across its expansive portfolio of more than 350,000 federal buildings. [1] 2] This bold initiative aims to upgrade federal buildings across 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

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With so many advancements in construction, owners and developers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to building resilience. Evolving energy codes, frequent and intense weather events, and growing awareness of embodied carbon in construction materials highlight the importance of long-term thinking in building design and development.

Building Code Compliance 130

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Resilience HVAC System Installation 130

Construction Daily News

JUNE 25, 2024

Finally, a federal judge on Monday temporarily halted a Biden administration rule that expands the circumstances in which building contractors must pay workers prevailing rates for $200 billion in federally sponsored infrastructure projects. On Thursday, the government reported that new-home building plummeted 5.5

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Energy Conservation General Contracting 52