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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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4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

BDC Network

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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7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

BDC Network

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. NET POSITIVE ENERGY – Make more than is consumed T.R. got energy from his connection with the land.

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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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The next destination: Passive design airports

BDC Network

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. One way is to decarbonize the buildings and structures that keep the airport running.

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Construction Career: 15+ Demanding and Rewarding Construction Jobs

Buildern

It’s a complex blend of project management, forecasting, communication and other skills that make this world of creating new spaces and structures possible. In 2024, new construction projects are expected to be valued at $1.23 But there’s more to this industry than manual labor. billion by 2029.

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Discover the Latest News on Which Green-collar Employment Most Needed, Schools Closing Over RACC ‘Crumbling Concrete’, the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, and UKCW Birmingham Sets the Building Agenda and Addresses Concerns

UK Construction Blog

In addition to this, construction has started at RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm, which will help advance the UK’s green energy infrastructure. According to the UK Green Building Council’s Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, energy usage in current housing accounts for 48% of built environment emissions.