The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. Now, post-pandemic, those expectations are taking form as fresh strategies for the new-home market. Emerging Construction Methods The U.S.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 26, 2023

The powerhouse behind the project is a network of batteries that harvest solar energy and redirect stored power to offset specific periods of grid congestion. The powerhouse behind the project is a network of batteries that harvest solar energy and redirect stored power to offset specific periods of grid congestion.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 7, 2023

Department of Energy estimates there were more than 450 operational microgrids in the U.S. At Heron’s Nest, the 62-kilowatt solar system and 255-kilowatt-hour battery are maintained by the local utility, Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation. Read more Energy Efficiency Planning + Development Solar Solar

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

‘This year we observe an increased demand from surveyors for solutions related to renewable energy. We welcome TOPODRONE’s new thermal mapping solution, moving a significant step forward in the race to provide valuable data-driven insights into urban mapping, energy efficiency and disaster response’, Ira Dvir, AGROWING CEO, adds.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The post Energy Efficiency Improvements: Essential Guide for a Sustainable Future appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Energy Efficiency Improvement: An Essential Step Towards a Greener Future To reduce energy consumption, cut carbon emissions, and lower energy bills, the UK must focus on improving residential energy efficiency.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2014

Today, the market for smart grid technologies is evolving rapidly as the need for a more responsive, automated, and efficient power grid rises worldwide. According to a new report from Navigant Research, cumulative worldwide spending on smart grid technologies will total $594 billion from 2014 through 2023.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

Not only does replacing a portion of portland cement with slag cement hold the potential to reduce the environmental impact of the concrete significantly, but it also requires nearly 90 percent less energy to produce than portland cement. The Storm Centers GWP requirements were met, along with maximum cement content.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

Woburn, Massachusetts (April 2023) – As an industry leader committed to sustainability, RHEINZINK introduces RHEINZINK-prePATINA® ECO ZINC architectural zinc products. Effective February 2023, only certified reduced-carbon zinc is used to produce RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC products.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 17, 2024

2023 was a busy year for the Australian engineering and construction industry and current forecasts point to an equally busy 2024. While residential construction is declining, nationally the market remains in an upward cycle driven by concurrent booms in road, railway and renewables construction.”

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BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

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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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 5, 2024

In 2023, Tecnoglass had previously declared its goal to become a carbon-neutral company, supported by significant investments in energy efficiency, through projects such as upgrading generators and implementing cogeneration systems; which despite an increase of production, amounted to total GHG emissions across all scopes of 390.411 tCO2eq/year.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises.

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BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk. Swenson also offers specialized services through Suffolk Design including carbon neutral master planning, energy modeling, and building systems commissioning.

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BDC Network

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. The current building energy code only addresses operational energy but not the impacts of embodied energy/carbon in building materials.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 27, 2024

The post Energy Independent Homes: Help And Hindrance On The Path To Sustainability appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Energy independent homes form a key part of this puzzle. As well as helping to reduce carbon emissions, energy independence can also help bring down energy bills for consumers.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 30, 2023

As 2023 rolls along, the construction industry faces many challenges beyond the price of lumber. This can include using eco-friendly materials, designing buildings to maximize natural light and ventilation, and installing energy-efficient systems and appliances.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The industrial sector is an ever-evolving landscape, and as we step into 2023, the demand for metals and alloys continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the global economy. This article explores the key trends and factors influencing the demand for metals and alloys in various industrial sectors in the year 2023.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

Recently, Takeuchi-US put that plan into action by installing energy-efficient solar panels at its locations in Pendergrass, Georgia and Moore, South Carolina. The new solar panels will cover about 85 percent of the energy needs at those two facilities. We began meeting with solar energy companies in late summer 2022.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Buildings can generate excess emissions due to ageing, poorly designed building envelopes, outdated HVAC equipment, lack of renewable energy access and more. New fit-outs throughout the building reduced embodied carbon by 42% and transitioned parts of the building to 100% renewable energy.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.

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BDC Network

JUNE 16, 2023

Cogeneration—or combined heat and power (CHP)—creates multiple forms of useful energy from a sole source. In a standard generation system, the waste heat from producing electricity is released into the atmosphere. A CHP system captures and converts the exhaust to produce even more energy in the form of heating, cooling, or hot water.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

The post Discover the Top Construction Companies in Glasgow for 2023 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Kier Group Kier Group is a renowned construction and services group with over 21,000 employees, investing in, building, maintaining, and renewing properties across Glasgow and the UK.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

The post Discover the Top Construction Companies in Glasgow for 2023 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Kier Group Kier Group is a renowned construction and services group with over 21,000 employees, investing in, building, maintaining, and renewing properties across Glasgow and the UK.

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BDC Network

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog first appeared as part of Gensler's Design Forecast blog series , looking at what’s next in 2023 and beyond. Europe is well on its way to creating completely regenerative systems, and emerging markets can leapfrog by learning from those strategies. Avon Lake Renewable Master Plan, Avon Lake, Ohio.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In today’s news, following a challenging year for the building industry in 2023, Pablo Cristi Worm is optimistic about the new year. After a rough 2023 for construction, Pablo Cristi Worm is optimistic for the new year. Construction and the economy struggled in 2023. for the first three quarters of 2023.

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BDC Network

JANUARY 25, 2024

But with universities seeing increased demand for applied, interdisciplinary research and the influence of emerging technologies—artificial intelligence, automation, computer simulation, and intelligent laboratory instrument management systems—the rate of change is accelerating. To Build (Anew), Or Not to Build?

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In Eight

APRIL 18, 2023

Energy security. Specifically, it encourages turning to clean energy through incentives such as tax credits and grants. Clean energy incentives First, here’s a quick distinction among clean, green and renewable energy. This applies to qualified projects that began on or after January 29, 2023.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Stewardship of the planet: There is an increasing emphasis on reducing energy consumption and minimizing the waste of natural resources, such as water. One effective way to achieve this is by using thermal mass, which refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and release heat energy.

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BDC Network

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

As the global economy continues to rapidly adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), infrastructure to support these systems must keep pace. zettabytes (ZB) in 2023 to 21.0 In the United States, meeting energy transition goals to upgrade the grid and feed more renewable energy into the power supply will require an estimated $2 trillion.

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Construction Law

JULY 3, 2023

The ‘plan’, which is now being said to not actually exist in any meaningful form, was for massive investment in renewables across nuclear, solar and wind power. Another £300 billion or so needs to be spent on the power distribution to connect all the new renewables to the national grid.

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Buildern

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Technologies like artificial intelligence , robotics , and renewable energies are hugely changing how projects are being envisioned, designed, and constructed. Renewable Energy Integration 8. dollars in 2023. But here is the question: how will construction change in the future ? Advanced Construction Technology 2.

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