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. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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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. °C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The secure flow of data is necessary to solve global infrastructure challenges, including the expansion of energy grids, modernization of transportation systems, and retrofitting of existing assets to meet sustainable development goals. Cesium is the creator of the 3D Tiles open standard also used by Google. “At

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Panelists at the “Buildings and Construction for Sustainable Cities: New Key Partnerships for Decarbonization, Adaptation, and Resilience” session during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, on December 6, 2023, at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Courtesy COP28.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2024

Strategic additions to the water team further strengthen the firm’s expertise to provide effective and resilient solutions to support water infrastructure needs statewide. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. WSP in the U.S. wsp.com

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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. Why Choose Healthy Building Materials?

Building Materials Manufacturing 98

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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. Circularity is at the core of our sustainability strategy because of stone wool’s remarkable benefits.

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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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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.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

‘It all adds up’ aims to promote that every action counts when it comes to addressing the challenge of improving sustainability in the value chain. This educational approach not only benefits businesses in the industry on their sustainability journeys, but also aims to foster a broader cultural shift. </p>

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Roads Online

JULY 18, 2023

With the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games less than a decade away, the Infrastructure Sustainability Council is supporting the infrastructure value chain to set a new benchmark for the benefit of generations to come. “S ports have the power to unite; so too does sustainability.

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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.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Performance Measurement Green Building Real Estate Development 130

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First.

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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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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The landscape of construction in the UK is evolving, spurred by a growing consciousness toward sustainability and a pressing need to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Secondly, incorporating solar panels into buildings enhances energy efficiency, reducing long-term operational costs for both residential and commercial properties.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation Resource Guide is the second in a series of guides developed by the ASHRAE Task Force For Building Decarbonization (TFBD) and provides information on maximizing carbon reduction through buildings’ interaction with the electric power grid.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

Meanwhile, the largest new film and television studio in the United Kingdom, Shinfield Studios, has finished building. Fast-tracking city brownfield residential developments Destroying nutrient neutrality Making the 2022 Stamp Duty threshold permanent Labour Building 1.5m On housing: Conservatives Construction of 1.6

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This massive project is designed to transform the Greater Paris region by enhancing its transportation network, promoting sustainable urban development, and improving connectivity for millions of people. Expected to be fully completed by 2030, key portions of the Grand Paris Express are slated for completion by 2024.

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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.

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BDC Network

APRIL 18, 2024

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. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.

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BD+C

APRIL 5, 2023

Green Building Council and a signatory to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge. Her emphasis on environmentally responsive design has ensured the integration of sustainable and resilient design throughout the work of the firm.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The project site is north of a rotary that previously marked the edge of the academic buildings in this section of campus. The new building will connect with the 1958 Totman Gymnasium, currently home to the SPHHS Department of Kinesiology. A large plaza between the new and existing buildings will open to the main campus to the south.

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Stok

AUGUST 31, 2022

on the path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. per square foot, as well as new eligibility for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to access deductions $1B for grants helping state and local governments adopt and implement building energy codes, split into $330M for meeting 2021 IECC or ANSI/ASHRAE/IED 90.1-2019

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

This means building projects, like new homes or schools, are taking a lot longer to finish. When it costs more to build things, those costs can trickle down to you and me. When it costs more to build things, those costs can trickle down to you and me. And when things take longer, they usually cost more money, too.

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Business Facilities

JULY 12, 2016

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made $36 million available through two new initiatives that aim to increase the energy efficiency of New York’s commercial buildings — including office towers, universities, hospitals and retail stores — which are some of the state’s biggest energy users.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 20, 2023

. “The AGC Task Force unites some of the biggest construction companies to support the industry’s decarbonization efforts,” said Skanska USA Building’s national vice president of sustainability, Myrrh Caplan. Skanska has spearheaded decarbonization and sustainability efforts in the building industry.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2023

While there are undoubtedly difficult times ahead, 2023 could also be time to thrive for construction businesses and contractors that can focus on sustainability, work smarter and harness the latest technologies to do more with less. Sustainability is not just about constructing green buildings and using low-impact materials.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2022

Organisations have worked hard to become more resilient, and improved their safety, quality and productivity in the process. The year ahead will bring the chance to build on this progress, and put businesses in the best possible position in this difficult environment. Climate change becomes companies’ responsibility.

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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. In addition, Florida is preparing to implement a stronger state building code with a major emphasis on energy efficiency.

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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. Predictive intuition.

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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.

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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. To reduce the climate impacts of residential buildings, the U.S. and approximately 1.6

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Roads Online

MARCH 13, 2025

With the 2030 National Road Safety targets now looming, the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) has identified that conventional thinking and approaches arent enough to reverse this trend. McTiernan believes framing the challenge of road safety as a shared community issue will help to build a sense of collective responsibility.

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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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