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. Life-cycle assessment. Photo © Chad Davies. by Edie Sonne Hall.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Any change to the natural and built environment has a significant impact on its local surrounding, not just commercially and environmentally, but practically too. It also allows for the prioritization of repair to assets contributing to long-term food security, such as water harvesting systems. So where does this leave us?

Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Mapping Infrastructure Development 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on Masdar Arlington Energy Builds a 55 MW Battery Plant in UK, EV Trial Has Been Completed by Costain and Enterprise, Environmental Issues Raised by Airport Building, Plans for a UK Hydrogen Facility Were Revealed appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Renewable Energy Systems 62

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Building Permits 62

BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

To prevent the worst future impacts of climate change, companies are urgently pursuing reductions in GHG emissions. C above pre-industrial levels, as called for in the Paris Agreement, emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. Understanding the size and scope of the company’s carbon footprint is critical.

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Standards 111

BDC Network

APRIL 18, 2024

Airports are installing more energy efficient systems for heating, ventilation, cooling, and electrical power and lighting. A prime example is the Vancouver International Airport, which has committed to reach net zero by 2030—20 years ahead of IATA’s goal. But careful detailing and design can lessen their impact.

Renewable Energy Systems 59

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems 59

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: 2: Go all-in on all-electric.

Building Resilience 73

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage 73

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Alec has a passion for creating systems and processes that enhance production efficiency, and under her leadership, MPS saw vast improvements in system consolidation, cross-departmental efficiency and the customer experience. CPPI), Brad worked with the firm's teams to integrate their ERP system with cost management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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