Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. Energy renovation could provide up to 55 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions needed to meet 2030 targets, aligning cities with a 1.5 By Alejandra Nieto.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2023

In 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published that according to the latest data, the built environment generates 40% of annual global CO2 emissions (Architecture 2030). Of those emissions, 27% are attributed to building operations, known as “operational carbon”. Let's take a closer look at the integration's key capabilities.

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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

Companies are also expected to use these metrics to make decisions and drive improved performance over time. degree C aligned emissions reduction targets for buildings. Building developers can anticipate greater interest and/or local code requirements around green design concepts that protect and/or enhance the local ecosystem.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. Moving into Year 4 of its grant, Tennessee plans to build on its progress and continuously improve implementation of its key initiatives.

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Field Wire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Here are four topics that will be a priority for construction businesses in 2023: Reducing carbon emissions According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , the building and construction industry accounts for 36% of final energy use and 39% of energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, globally.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2024

The post Uncover the Latest News on UK Construction Expansion and Accessible Building appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The Conservatives lost 240 seats and 11 cabinet ministers, their worst performance ever. The Labour manifesto includes measures to boost UK construction output in the residential, energy, and utility sectors.

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Practical Law Construction

APRIL 20, 2022

On 28 March 2022, the government released its EV infrastructure strategy , which underpins its strategy to introduce targets for sales of ‘clean’ vehicles from 2024 and e nd sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. More charge points are required to meet the 2030 deadline. Key measures include: The creation of a £1.5

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They strive to build communities that are better prepared for the impacts of climate change, specifically targeting vulnerable populations. Through partnerships and collaborations, B Corps can build stronger networks and contribute to the collective effort towards a more sustainable future.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. Energy efficiency is a win-win for Virginia’s economy and our environment, and we must build on the momentum generated over the last four years.”.

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Extranet Evolution

JANUARY 4, 2022

On-site data is captured in line with the UK’s Rail Method of Measurement and presented in reports and visualisations, enabling analysis of resource, schedule and health and safety information. Raildiary founder and CEO Will Doyle talked to Extranet Evolution about data capture and the value of information.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. He co-led the evaluation and deployment of Autodesk Build as DPR's collaborative project management solution.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe, according to industry estimates. The company will be called QXO, Inc.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2017

of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 Simply, it is the creation of wealth in a specific area, and this is often measured in jobs created, capital investment and new property tax base. percent in 2016, was down 0.8

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Procore

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“The Groundbreaker Awards honor the incredible individuals and teams who are transforming the way we build, and the communities in which we live”,” said Tooey Courtemanche, President, Founder, and CEO of Procore. facility designed to accelerate advancements in precision medicine, informatics, and data sciences.

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Building Information Management

MAY 9, 2012

What is the Green Building Certification System? What is Federal government’s role in using sound science and peer-reviewed studies to evaluate and implement advanced building technologies?

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

Retrofitting as a solution A critical lever to limiting global temperature rise, or at least in the built environment, which is a major emissions contributor, is upgrading or retrofitting hundreds of millions of buildings across the world. C (35 F) above pre-industrial levels. Overall, the report found that the U.S.

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Constructlaw

JULY 28, 2023

federal government plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions across its expansive portfolio of more than 350,000 federal buildings. [1] 1] In a pioneering move, the Biden administration and Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative (CSBI). [2] billion per year by 2030, a fivefold increase. [6]

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