Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 21, 2023

The Government of Canada’s 2023 budget contains additional measures to support the development of large-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCS/CCUS) projects, but Canada’s policy framework still requires key details to spur private-sector investment, according to a new overview of CCUS policy by the International CCS Knowledge Centre.

Building Performance Measurement 245

Building Performance Measurement Infrastructure Development Budgeting Contracts 245

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

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

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

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.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

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 111

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Standards 111

BDC Network

JUNE 22, 2023

dbarista Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:54 LPA A national leader on sustainable design, Hempel will continue as Chief Design Officer, leading the evolution of the firm’s integrated, research-driven design process. In 2021, LPA earned the AIA California Firm Award, the state’s highest honor for an architecture firm.

Building Performance Measurement 40

Building Performance Measurement Building Design Landscaping Sustainability 40

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.

Energy Conservation 59

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 59

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Welcome to our article series on sustainable businesses and environmentally friendly companies. These green B-Corporations, also known as eco-conscious organizations, are committed to sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the planet. One of the key focuses of environmental justice organizations is climate resilience.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability 52

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The growing moral responsibility of designing for shade 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/20/2024 - 06:57 Designers Elliot Glassman, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, CPHD, Building Performance Leader, CannonDesign, makes the argument for architects to consider better shade solutions through these four strategies. But we don’t just need better tree cover.

Building Design 52

Building Design Stakeholder Engagement Building Performance Measurement Public Works 52

Develop Coaching

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, it’s not just about building structures; it’s about building a strong brand and attracting the right clients. You’ll learn how to measure your marketing success and fine-tune your approach for better results.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Stakeholder Engagement Landscaping 52

Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

As outlined in the latest IPCC synthesis report, decarbonization is more than just a critical priority in 2023—it’s key to securing a sustainable future, and our actions in the next few years to mitigate and draw down emissions will be pivotal. degree C aligned emissions reduction targets for buildings.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 52

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.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Performance Measurement 52

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?

Green Building 40

Green Building Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 40

iField Smart

MARCH 8, 2023

By the year 2030, construction throughput on a worldwide scale would reach $17 trillion or more. As projects continue to display extreme complexities for Architects, General Contractors , Specialty Contractors, Building Engineers, and other stakeholders, traditional processes fail to achieve the required outcomes. Networking.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 52

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. We need to avoid that end-of-project claims culture and find a more sustainable way of working.”

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2012

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Presidential Memorandum — Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for energy savings.

Energy Conservation 40

Energy Conservation Contracts Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Project Management 52

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.

Building Products Distribution 52

Building Products Distribution Risk Management Building Commissioning Building Materials 52

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.”. “The

Energy Efficiency 43

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 43

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

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Real Estate Development Zoning Building Products Distribution 52

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Building Products Distribution 111

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.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment 59

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]

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems 52