New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 22, 2024

Materials supplier Aggregate Industries has published plans to become ‘nature-positive’ by 2030 in its Building progress for a sustainable future strategy. The post Aggregate Industries launches nature strategy in response to ‘crisis’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WALTHAM, MA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) will host a four-part webinar series in October describing the impacts of embodied carbon on building projects and exploring how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has responded to calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

AUGUST 26, 2024

By launching their nature strategy, Aggregate Industries are looking to accelerate action and build upon a strong foundation, which includes investing £24 million in restoration activity over the last five years. The post Aggregate Industries UK to become nature positive by 2030 appeared first on Plant and Civil Engineering.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 23, 2023

. — Bendheim announces the public launch of “ Building a Clear Future ,” a comprehensive initiative to advance sustainability in every aspect of its operations. We are going far beyond a product-by-product approach to build a long-term culture of sustainability at Bendheim. “We

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Steve Insley Kings Cross Station became the largest railway station in Britain when it opened in 1852, and today, it remains one of England’s most important historic buildings. This helped optimize the design and reduce the amount of concrete in the building’s foundations.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive. The building industry accounts for approximately 39% of all global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Land Use Regulations Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Rising prices for materials, shortages of workers, and unpredictable market conditions make this even harder.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Customers now can fully support their building project sustainability goals by bringing their end-of-life stone wool acoustic ceiling tiles and panels to ROCKWOOL manufacturing facilities in Mississippi and West Virginia. The material can then be fed back into the production cycle, conserving resources and minimizing waste. and Canada.

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Ceiling Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Property Management Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. In addition, the city required the project to install photovoltaics (PV) on the buildings roof. It achieved 52.4

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Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Design 59

BDC Network

APRIL 21, 2023

Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of our natural resources.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2023

Holcim US pledges a minimum net reduction 25 percent CO2 emissions and cement plants powered with 100 percent renewable energy within 10 years Company leads cement sector in signing onto the DOE program Green building materials leader Holcim US announced it has joined the U.S.

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Material Storage Green Building Building Materials Sustainability 130

Procore

APRIL 20, 2023

Procore.org , Procore’s social impact arm, provides full platform access to nonprofit builders who are focused on building a sustainable world for future generations to assist worthy causes with technology that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. In 2021, it was a finalist in Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards.

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Sustainability Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 98

Stok

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Between Architecture 2030’s carbon neutral 2030 Challenge , the first ever third-party Zero Carbon Certification introduced by the ILFI this spring, the WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment launch last month, and the newly released report on Global Warming of 1.5°C ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOOTPRINT 2015-2030.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Design Energy Efficiency 68

Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

Australia has a long way to go if it’s to achieve its goal of cutting emissions by 43 per cent by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050, with Climate Action Tracker currently assessing Australia’s progress as “insufficient”. Now imagine this impact across all states and territories. So why isn’t the industry making the most of this opportunity?

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Stok

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Between Architecture 2030’s carbon neutral 2030 Challenge , the first ever third-party Zero Carbon Certification introduced by the ILFI this spring, the WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment launch last month, and the newly released report on Global Warming of 1.5°C Luckily for us, we’re already mid-shift.

Building Materials Manufacturing 68

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Design Energy Efficiency 68

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Textile Exchange’s goal is to guide the industry towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fiber and raw material production by 45 percent by 2030. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,500 employees in 300 offices across the U.S.,

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Sustainability Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement 130

Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2021

The impact of buildings on the environment is surprising, but nonetheless, critical. Buildings consume 40 percent of the globe’s energy use and are responsible for 40 percent of emissions both worldwide and in the United States. More and more buildings, new and old, are transitioning to low-carbon/carbon-neutral construction. “We

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Energy Efficiency Architecture Building Materials Sustainability 64

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

And as of 2022, the global economy is consuming 70 per cent more virgin materials than the world can safely replenish (RECYCLING Magazine). Global policies, such as the Paris Accord and Australia’s own commitment to reduce emissions by 2030 have created change. The rate of warming has more than doubled since 1981 (NOAA Climate.gov).

Building Products Distribution 105

Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development Change Management Sustainability 105

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2020

From an environmental point of view, it is widely known buildings matter, as they consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States, use three-quarters of the electricity, and account for nearly half of all carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. Measuring carbon footprint in building materials. Photo © Chad Davies.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

PAE Engineers enjoys a unique symbol of its brand identity – the company’s Portland headquarters office, which is the world’s first developer-driven Living Building. PAE’s Living Building Challenge The PAE Living Building is a five-story, 58,000-square-foot mixed-use building located in a historic neighborhood in Portland.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Optimization 59

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Among these innovations are methods for addressing water scarcity in agriculture by developing a biodegradable hydrogel from agro waste, and creating alternative construction materials from existing plastic waste with a circular approach.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Energy Efficiency Change Management Collaboration 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

trillion of global construction output by 2030. APAC construction experts say that the top factors holding the industry back are high material costs (78% of survey respondents), financial constraints (72%), and decreased demand (68%). Costs related to construction and materials are projected to rise 6% and 7% respectively.

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Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management Consulting Green Building 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ). 19 Mayors Pledge to Make All New Buildings Net-Zero by 2030.

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Green Building Safety Regulations Health Regulations Building Materials 64

Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Is the Construction Industry Slowing Down Strategizing for Unstable Prices and Costs Planning for Labor Gaps and Shortages Supply Chain and Material Availability How to Combat Economic Challenges in the Construction Market? Legislation money from the CHIPs Act continues to encourage tech manufacturers to build facilities in the US.

Building Materials Manufacturing 97

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to AARP, by 2030, one in five persons in the US will be age 65 or older; by 2034, people over age 65 will outnumber children aged 17 or younger. Images of restaurant chains designing small buildings elevated above three or four drive-thru lanes are almost other-worldly.

Land Use Regulations 130

Land Use Regulations Zoning Building Standards Safety Regulations 130

BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

million skilled jobs by 2030. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients. The heat required to melt material radiates through the space. Thus, worker retention is a bottom-line issue.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 121

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation 121

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 22, 2022

The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle. And the structure itself can be unscrewed, enabling the building to be dismantled and moved whenever needed. Across the EU, buildings account for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 98

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. billion by 2030. Dive in, explore your options, and start building better today! So, why wait?

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BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

Energy Efficiency 85

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing 85

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that the PlanGrid Build mobile app is now Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)! trillion of infrastructure investments are needed in Asia through 2030 to maintain economic growth. Across the pond, the UK is expected to spend £650 billion on social and infrastructure in the next decade.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Change Management 98

Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

To reach net zero emissions by 2050, annual clean energy investment worldwide will need to more than triple by 2030 to around $4 trillion.”. We have built more than 40 solar energy centers throughout the state and we are well on our way to installing more than 30 million solar panels by 2030. C and 2°C are progressively higher. “To

Renewable Energy Systems 115

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 115

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.

Green Building 52

Green Building Architecture Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 52

Stok

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As building decarbonization continues to be an increasing priority at the state level, there’s building momentum for low-carbon construction materials to go mainstream. With California’s climate leadership only growing, this new bill paves the way for renewed focus on embodied carbon reduction across the building sector.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Green Building Building Optimization 52

Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Their members place great importance on community-building, and are bound by the desire to make positive change in the world by working collectively and peacefully. In 1994, they opened the Ecovillage Training Center, which teaches students about permaculture, green building, renewable energy, and other important tenets of eco-living.

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Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Green Building Energy Efficiency 98