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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. The work will also strengthen the port’s operational efficiency and capacity while prioritizing energy and water efficiency by incorporating renewable and fossil fuel-free options.

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Top 25 Eco-Friendly Technologies in Construction for 2024

Construction Placements

Top 25 Eco-Friendly Technologies in Construction for 2024 The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment, accounting for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. The post Top 25 Eco-Friendly Technologies in Construction for 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

These winning ways have now extended beyond the court as the teams new $64-million training facilitythe Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performancewas named a winner in the National Ready Mixed Concrete Associations (NRMCA) 2024 Concrete Innovation Awards. The Storm Centers GWP requirements were met, along with maximum cement content.

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Energy Independent Homes: Help And Hindrance On The Path To Sustainability

UK Construction Blog

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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Sustainable and Stylish: Top Home Design Trends in UK Construction for 2024

UK Construction Blog

The post Sustainable and Stylish: Top Home Design Trends in UK Construction for 2024 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As sustainability continues to shape the future of construction, 2024 is poised to bring a blend of eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge design to the forefront of UK home construction.