The Pro Builder

APRIL 29, 2023

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. and approximately 1.6 million new homes being added to the nation’s housing stock every year.

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Building Resilience Building Codes 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

Latest Sustainability Report Details Progress Towards Water Security and New 2030 Commitments to Reduce Global Water Demand WASHINGTON, DC – Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is expanding its sustainability commitments with new 2030 water stewardship goals, following the company’s combination with Evoqua.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 200

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The partnership builds on Bentley’s recent acquisition of Cesium , the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications. At the end of the day, AI’s true power will be measured by its ability to improve outcomes—more sustainable designs, faster and safer builds, and more reliable infrastructure systems.

Engineering 203

Engineering Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems Building Resilience 203

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Trane, a leader in building and energy solutions, is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy saving and emissions reduction program. By leveraging Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), this budget-neutral approach will enable progress.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Energy Conservation 52

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.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Performance Measurement Green Building Real Estate Development 130

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

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. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52