BDC Network

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 23, 2024

CHICAGO – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 PCI Design Awards. Edwards Industry Advancement Award, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Award, the Sustainable Design Award, and the All-Precast Concrete Solution Award. These are the Harry H. View past winners.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

GBBN's Inflation Reduction Act Calculator goes live 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/26/2024 - 13:48 Sustainability GBBN has publicly released its IRA Calculator, a tool that helps you understand funding opportunities in the IRA for sustainable design. Learn more about GBBN’s approach to sustainability here. What is an IRA Calculator?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

“Several novel technologies are emerging to improve building energy efficiency that can directly impact heating and cooling loads and indoor environmental quality,” said conference technical chair Som Shrestha.

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BDC Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects. It is a 22.7-acre

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BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library 0 rcassidy Fri, 06/07/2024 - 06:52 Patrick Thibaudeau, JLG Architects – Renderings by Plomp and Snøhetta The need for change is more pressing than ever. Like him, the building is approachable, inviting, and provides connecting places. Because T.R.

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BDC Network

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation Resource Guide is the second in a series of guides developed by the ASHRAE Task Force For Building Decarbonization (TFBD) and provides information on maximizing carbon reduction through buildings’ interaction with the electric power grid.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“SHARC Energy” or the “Company”) announces it has filed financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022. SHARC Energy foresees Gross margins will improve in 2023 to YE 2021 levels. SHARC International Systems Inc.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

The post Discover the Latest News on Sheffield to Assess UK Building, Travis Perkins Says UK Construction Will Halt, Construction Firms Plan Spring Budget 2024, and UK’s First Type 31 Frigate is Being Built appeared first on UK Construction Blog. BuildZero seeks to transform the building industry at the system level.

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BDC Network

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. Even more efficient planes—or planes that run on alternative fuels—are on the horizon.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Honored as a 2024 Outstanding Project by Learning By Design Houston’s new Thompson Intermediate School features a modern, high-performance interior with Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels. In 2017, many Pasadena Independent School District (PISD) buildings were severely damaged by flooding caused during Hurricane Harvey.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Read the Lates News on Economic Outlook, Glenigan’s December Construction Index, CIP to Build 1GWH BESS in Scotland, and Pre-tax Loss for Laing O’rourke is £288m appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As for the future of the economy, will 2024 offer stability or further uncertainty for the building industry in the UK ?

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Stok

AUGUST 31, 2022

The IRA unlocks $369 billion of federal funding for energy and climate provisions and sets the U.S. So alongside simple payback analysis, we incorporate regulatory incentives such as tax credits throughout our energy models and life cycle cost analyses reporting. The potential impact of this bill cannot be overstated.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The council said summer work will enlarge carriageways, build key crossing sites, and modify roads. ” GC’s 7,000-square-foot sustainable construction centre, which got £70,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and £4m from the Post 16 Capacity Fund, will train 164 students every week in sustainability-focused skills. .”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

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BDC Network

JUNE 13, 2024

4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets 0 qpurcell Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:33 Adaptive Reuse As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. According to research by real estate services firm JLL, renewing an existing building can increase its market rate by 120%. Enter: “Midlife Metamorphosis.”

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials. are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 5, 2024

PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards. According to Gilbane, the schools are all designed to meet the U.S.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most? The findings indicate that of the practices in those categories, the most widely used is energy efficiency (91% of home builders), followed by efforts to conserve water (52%) and to create healthier indoor living environments (49%).

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BDC Network

MAY 13, 2024

campus combines 3 schools on one site 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:56 K-12 Schools From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley. Everybody can see each school’s garden.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2023

While 2023 will see huge construction projects continuing, such as the complexes and infrastructure for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, it’s undoubtedly going to be a year of twists and turns for many in the sector. uptick expected in 2023 and zero growth forecast for 2024. for the construction market in EMEA.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The start of December marks the beginning of the end for 2024 as we begin to wind down on what has been another momentous year in the AEC industry. For the second consecutive year, one of HNTB’s projects has risen to the top as Summit Project award winner.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on Scottish Housing Outperforms as Uk Values Stabilise, Offsite Construction Pioneer Merit Reports Growth, Building Lifts Can Reach Birmingham’s Town Hall and as Rivals Fail, Kier and Costain Thrive appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In today’s UK construction news , we will look into the latest.

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Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As building of new facilities has slowed to a crawl, warehousing rates may remain high despite the falling market. Most projects will be finished, although several started late due to building component shortages, thus they launched while the market was hot. Highway 49 building project. Even parcel rates fell.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) has recently completed its 2023 Global Transport Collaboration program, trekking across Europe in search of innovations to support the safety, resiliency, sustainability and automation of Australia’s transport network. They’ve invested massively in hydrogen infrastructure.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 19, 2024

A coalition of 69 architecture, engineering, and contracting (AEC) firms are in favor of the Biden-Harris Administration’s definition of zero-emissions buildings. A coalition of 69 architecture, engineering, and contracting (AEC) firms has shown support for the Biden-Harris Administration’s definition of zero-emissions buildings.

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Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. Port Eastside LLC paid $4 million for a low-rise office building on 7.3 Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on UK Develops Hydrogen Vehicles for Carbon-neutral Farms and Building, West London’s Hs2 Micro Power Tunnel Finished, Effects of UK Construction and Civil Engineering on Growth, and How the Spring Budget 2024 Affects UK Building appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

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Construction Daily News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Zip Codes for Apartment Construction RentCafe.com found that downtown San Diego’s 92101 zip code was the 8th hottest for apartment building in the US from 2017 to 2022, with 5,346 units created. The new weekly flights begin May 18 and expire August 17, 2024. Finally, a new San Diego travel choice. Nsombo is one of them. .

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

Meanwhile, the largest new film and television studio in the United Kingdom, Shinfield Studios, has finished building. PBC Today’s collection covers 2024 election pledges. With Election Day less than a month away, all major parties have unveiled their 2024 manifestos. What does it mean for UK construction?

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