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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

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. Conservation and smart design strategies will only get buildings so far.

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Uncover the Latest News on UK Construction Expansion and Accessible Building

UK Construction Blog

In today’s construction news, read about the residential, energy, and utilities sectors, which are the primary focus of Labour’s manifesto, which aims to stimulate the UK’s construction output. This sidelines housing while giving energy construction stakeholders attractive domestic chances. in 2010 to 99.24

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Building a Better World on the Procore Platform | Sustainability Spotlight

Procore

The organization has been recognized as the winner of the Energy Globe Award and Global Water Award. It also lessens the demand for the production of new products, which reduces energy output and carbon emissions associated with material production. In 2021, it was a finalist in Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards.

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High-performance building envelopes

Construction Specifier

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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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BDC Network

climate summit in 2019, Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins introduced the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), our firmwide commitment to carbon neutrality in our work and operations by 2030. Structural materials such as steel and concrete account for most greenhouse gas emissions due to energy intensive manufacturing processes.

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Earth Day 2021: Celebrating Corporate Climate Leadership

Stok

Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs and Conservation International on natural solutions to climate change for financial and climate returns. This effort comes as part of Apple’s larger goal to become carbon neutral across its entire value chain by 2030. Learn more about Apple’s new initiative here.

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Rockfon launches Rockcycle for end-of-life ceiling tiles

CCR Magazine

The material can then be fed back into the production cycle, conserving resources and minimizing waste. As part of its sustainability initiatives, ROCKWOOL Group plans to offer recycling services for its products in 30 countries by 2030. and Canada.