Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

Renewable Energy Systems 264

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development 264

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The energy-efficient design of the Tango reduces operating costs by up to 80% and lifecycle costs by up to 40%”, according to Zeljko Terzic, Offering Manager Pumps, Armstrong Fluid Technology. In 2019, Armstrong signed the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, a program launched by the World Green Building Council.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation HVAC Systems Piping Installation 52

BDC Network

APRIL 21, 2023

Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of our natural resources.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Renewable Energy Systems 97

BD+C

APRIL 25, 2019

New York City’s $14 billion Green New Deal, recently unveiled by Mayor Bill de Blasio , includes a ban on inefficient “classic glass and steel skyscrapers.”. The controversial measure is part of a plan to reduce greenhouse emissions 30% by 2030. Non-compliance with the mayor’s 2030 goals could result in fines of $1 million or more.

Energy Efficiency 90

Energy Efficiency Green Building 90

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. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No.

Energy Efficiency 43

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 43

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The post Discover the Latest News on Which Green-collar Employment Most Needed, Schools Closing Over RACC ‘Crumbling Concrete’, the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, and UKCW Birmingham Sets the Building Agenda and Addresses Concerns appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Where Are Green-collar Employment Most Needed?

Green Building 52

Green Building Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection System Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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. In 2021, it was a finalist in Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 98

iField Smart

MARCH 30, 2024

Connected Construction: Building a Smarter Future, Brick by Byte The construction industry has long been known for its traditional, paper-based processes and siloed workflows. In simple terms, Connected Construction refers to the integration of various technologies and data sources to create a more seamless and efficient construction process.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Green Building Building Optimization Construction Equipment 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

The innovative new service proactively tracks and manages pump performance and provides early diagnostic warnings and timely automated reports that help customers make informed decisions and take immediate action to deliver the most efficient and safest fire safety system performance. Armstrong Fluid Technology is committed to sustainability.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems HVAC System Installation Safety Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Integrating Renewable Energy Sources in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Central to this transformation is the integration of renewable energy sources into construction projects. Offshore wind power has seen remarkable growth, contributing significantly to the country’s renewable energy capacity.

Energy Efficiency 62

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Sustainability Landscaping 62

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. Measuring carbon footprint in building materials.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials 52

Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Regarding real estate specifically, the latest Global Status Report released by UNEP this week found that built environment energy consumption has increased beyond pre-pandemic peak levels by 2%, calling for an urgent increase in energy efficiency in both new construction and existing buildings.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Energy Efficiency Building Standards Green Building 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Fulton Hogan builds essential infrastructure connecting communities across Australia and New Zealand. Building and maintaining bridges, airports and ports, and the nation’s communication networks generates carbon. From a maintenance perspective, you don’t have any of the particulate build-up in the burner either.

Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Building Materials Manufacturing Environmental Impact Assessment Electrical Wiring Installation Sustainability 105

BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2017

A nationwide retrofit strategy could cut 51% of emissions from large buildings in Canada, according to a new Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). The report includes recommendations that CaGBC says would reduce 21 million tons of carbon by 2030, help the government achieve its climate change goals, and grow the economy.

Energy Efficiency 49

Energy Efficiency Green Building 49

Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. By Dominique Cantelme. From the July/August 2021 Issue.

Renewable Energy Systems 115

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 115

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that fuel prices are expected to fluctuate significantly, influenced by global economic uncertainties and regulatory changes. The Strategy: Adopting fuel-efficient vehicles and optimizing logistics through technology can help mitigate these costs.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Change Management Building Optimization Environmental Consulting 52

Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

All of these communities share a few common elements, such as locally grown and managed food sources, renewable energy and waste treatment systems on the property, shared spaces and resources, community gatherings, or shared businesses. Some ecovillages also run educational programs for residents and visitors.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Green Building Energy Efficiency 98

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Not only will this increased storage generate a need for more data centers, but generative AI’s greater energy requirements – ranging from 300 to 500+ megawatts – will also require more energy efficient designs and locations. Data centers’ rapid growth is also putting pressure on limited energy resources in many countries.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Optimization 59

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5 Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Stok

AUGUST 31, 2022

The IRA unlocks $369 billion of federal funding for energy and climate provisions and sets the U.S. on the path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law on August 16, 2022, marking a significant step as the largest climate investment in U.S.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Codes 52

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. billion/EUR 1.2 billion/EUR 1.2

Renewable Energy Systems 62

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Building Permits 62

Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2023

The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness. As one approaches the site, CODE is only visible as a three-story structure of a similar width to the neighboring historic, party wall buildings.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Efficiency 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2023

The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness. As one approaches the site, CODE is only visible as a three-story structure of a similar width to the neighboring historic, party wall buildings.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Efficiency 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 22, 2022

The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle. And the structure itself can be unscrewed, enabling the building to be dismantled and moved whenever needed. Across the EU, buildings account for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 98

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2023

It pointed to the increase in the construction of green buildings, along with high demand for commercial and tourist industry construction as the key drivers of growth. 2 Join the sustainability revolution As Autodesk’s report on green construction notes , green building is no longer just a trend. “By

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Energy Efficiency Green Building Project Management 52

Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This plan also sets out the performance improvements we are committing to deliver for our customers and how we are continuing to drive efficiency and innovation.” NI Water is focussed on building a carbon neutral and climate resilient business. We are committed to delivering a net zero, climate resilient future for all our customers.

Land Use Regulations 52

Land Use Regulations Building Resilience Health Regulations Stakeholder Engagement 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s also plenty of good news: infrastructure investments are pouring in, sustainability continues to be a focus, and digital technologies are helping firms be more efficient. trillion of global construction output by 2030. This is driven by the increasing demand for infrastructure, warehouses, and industrial buildings.

Infrastructure Development 98

Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management Consulting Green Building 98

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”.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 17, 2021

In manufacturing, the goal is optimising the production process – to deliver the highest quality and efficiency. Fabricating components off-site leads to more consistent builds and higher quality outputs. 1: More certainty on every build. Productisation can deliver value from the first build and throughout an asset’s lifecycle.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Facility Management Energy Efficiency 52

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11. Closing contracts: simple, safe and efficient with blockchain technology 12. Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Materials 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

In today’s news, we will look into the Grid Capacity Is the Barrier to Net-Zero Energy in the UK Construction Sector. Moreover, building in Edinburgh came in at number three on the list of most costly cities in the UK. While slowing the UK energy sector, which contradicts the government’s renewable energy ambitions.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Project Management Consulting Government Works Renewable Energy Systems 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

These green B-Corporations, also known as eco-conscious organizations, are committed to sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the planet. They strive to build communities that are better prepared for the impacts of climate change, specifically targeting vulnerable populations.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability 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

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

Moving into Year 4 of its grant, Tennessee plans to build on its progress and continuously improve implementation of its key initiatives. With the addition of the building, the company will also be consolidating its data infrastructure for North America to the Clinton location. Auto Giants Keep Getting Bigger.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

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