Roads Online

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The summit aims to fast-track solutions and identify challenges as the state works towards achieving net zero targets of 50 per cent against 2005 levels by 2030 and a 75-80 per cent reduction by 2035. There’re hopes that this will help support a shift towards more sustainable heavy vehicles.

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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.

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BDC Network

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. What Makes a Sustainable Structure? Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. CEUs available.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

by approximately 40% by 2030. government is investing $300 billion to update building codes and support sustainable construction, and expanding tax credits as incentives for energy-efficient construction. by approximately 40% by 2030. To achieve this goal, the U.S. To achieve this goal, the U.S.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 23, 2023

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

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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 Most of its components are naturally occurring.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As one of the fastest-growing markets globally, China’s focus on urban development, transportation, and sustainable energy projects is attracting substantial investments construction market growth. These initiatives are designed to ease congestion and promote sustainable urban living sustainable urban planning.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The construction landscape in New York is set to experience a transformative year in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, transportation, and sustainable urban development. The expansion of public transportation aims to reduce congestion, improve accessibility, and support the city’s sustainability goals.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

AUGUST 28, 2023

At the heart of its sustainability strategy, Rokbak has implemented a set of ambitious goals in operating measures and articulated hauler design and construction. These underscore a determination to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices – all of which benefit the company’s valued customers.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Armstrong Fluid Technology recently participated in the expansion of the Enwave Energy Corporation Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) system that provides clean energy services to buildings in downtown Toronto via an innovative district cooling network. Armstrong Fluid Technology is committed to sustainability. </p>

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Plant & Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Cairn Homes plc is developing the largest Passive House development in Europe and the history of the Irish State – Pipers Square in Charlestown, Dubin 11 with 598 apartments – in line with its commitment to be the first large-scale home builder in Ireland to adopt the sustainable building Passive House standard.

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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. As we look to the future, the possibilities seem endless,” Cumins said.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Fulton Hogan is adopting greener and cleaner technologies as part of its push to achieve both internal and external sustainability goals. As demand for resilient infrastructure intensifies, so too does the need for it to be built in ways that are sustainable and in line with a net zero future. Images: Fulton Hogan.

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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. Armstrong Fluid Technology is committed to sustainability. </p>

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Henry, a Carlisle Company, North America’s leader in building envelope products and solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Blueskin VPTech, an innovative new product for residential construction that delivers energy efficiency and labor savings in one integrated solution. By design, Blueskin VPTech addresses this need.”

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Integrating Renewable Energy Sources in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. 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.

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

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, organization and efficiency are key to achieving those. million in terms of size by 2030. (1) Such efficient space usage minimizes the number of trips required, which reduces transportation costs. The same is true for energy use. What do wooden crates do that make them important?

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“The pursued remedies can impact not only individual structures but also entire cities and the built environment in general and must take into account environmental, economic and social sustainability. Specifically, CTBUH focuses on the critical role of density in addressing climate change.

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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). Ultimately, this helps construction firms build more sustainably and paves the way for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the AEC industry.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Komatsu’s ongoing reaching and development efforts around sustainability have produced several solutions for reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The company is aiming to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions from both the use of its products and the production of its equipment by 2030, compared to 2010.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2024

MIAMI — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, added three accomplished engineers to its water team in Florida, further establishing itself as a leader and resource for resilient and sustainable water solutions statewide. WSP in the U.S. WSP partners with its clients to help communities prosper.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As companies strive to adapt, they must tackle a range of challenges, from labor shortages to fluctuating fuel prices and the growing demand for sustainable practices. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that fuel prices are expected to fluctuate significantly, influenced by global economic uncertainties and regulatory changes.

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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.

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iField Smart

MARCH 30, 2024

In simple terms, Connected Construction refers to the integration of various technologies and data sources to create a more seamless and efficient construction process. A study by the World Green Building Council found that buildings account for 39% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This pump optimisation work is forecast to reduce energy operating costs by c.£950k This corresponds to reducing energy consumption by 4.7 Colin Murtagh, Energy Reduce Use Programme Manager at NI Water, said: “The water industry is very energy intensive requiring large amounts of power to treat and dispatch c.605

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Construction Daily News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

These solutions streamline transactions and enhance the shopping experience through flexible payments and efficient fulfillment. Companies implementing sustainable practices experience increased customer loyalty, with 46% of consumers more likely to purchase from businesses that demonstrate environmental responsibility.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 22, 2022

Sitting on the grounds of a former petrol station was the COP house – a wooden cottage modelling a much more sustainable form of housing. While creating new houses will be part of the solution, it’s often said that the most sustainable house is the one that’s already been built. One question is the importance of conservation.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

“Grid-interactive buildings actively engage with the energy grid. They utilize smart technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy storage systems to optimize energy consumption and generation. Cost Savings: Discover strategies to optimize energy usage and save on operational costs. Presidential Fellow.

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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.

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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.

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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. WOOD’S DUAL ROLE IN CARBON REDUCTION.

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BDC Network

APRIL 18, 2024

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. Even more efficient planes—or planes that run on alternative fuels—are on the horizon.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga. The CODE Building in Charlottesville, Va.,

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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.

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