Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

An NRMCA member supplied the low-carbon concrete required to meet the projects sustainability goals. Slag cement also brought environmental and sustainability benefits that contributed to the overall GWP and embodied carbon reductions of the project. The Storm Centers GWP requirements were met, along with maximum cement content.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Design 59

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

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

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

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

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.

Green Building 52

Green Building Infrastructure Development Building Optimization Building Automation 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

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.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Government Works Mapping Permits 105

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 264

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

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.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Renewable Energy Systems 97

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Optimization Infrastructure Development Green Building 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The growing complexity of projects, coupled with a competitive market landscape, necessitates a shift towards more efficient and data-driven approaches. Digital transformation not only addresses operational challenges but also aligns with broader trends such as sustainability and enhanced safety protocols.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Created as a model of post-2030 smart and sustainable construction, this 100% digitally-enabled facility integrates a diverse range of building systems technology (HVAC, lighting, building envelope, security, IT, and communications)”, said Paul Scarafile, Commercial Director, Canada, Armstrong Fluid Technology. </p>

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing 52

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.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

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.

Engineering 203

Engineering Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems Building Resilience 203

CCE Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

European buildings need to be renovated by 2030 to meet the energy efficient threshold – The Warming Surfaces Company Ltd has a possible solution Finnish pioneer in digital warming technology, The Warming Surfaces Company Ltd (Warming Surfaces), announces its first go-to-market partnerships with Surforma SA, an innovative manufacturer of high-pressure (..)

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Design Sustainability 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

The competition teams real-world solutions to environmental, energy, waste, hunger, agricultural and other challenges are progressive design-based models that support a regenerative, circular economy and help mitigate environmental instability, economic stress and social inequities.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Energy Efficiency Change Management Collaboration 52

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

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

AkzoNobel Wood Coatings is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the many opportunities and innovative ways that producers of wood products in North America can reduce waste, save energy, and reduce their carbon footprint – as well as improving operational efficiency in the process. ‘It

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Painting/finishing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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.

Electrical Systems 111

Electrical Systems Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency Construction Machinery 111

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

BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

buildings sector has made enormous strides in efficiency over the last six years—potentially eliminating the need to build any new power plants to support growth in the sector through 2030. A new analysis of federal data shows that the U.S. After studying the recently released U.S. Standards Codes and Standards'

Energy Efficiency 63

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Building Standards Architecture 63

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

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.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Electrical Systems 130

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

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.

Energy Efficiency 85

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing 85

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.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Machinery Energy Efficiency Change Management 52

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.

Energy Efficiency 64

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Sustainability Landscaping 64

Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. Farming, composting, and alternative energy production are important parts of the village, as is spirituality, although the group follows no specific doctrine. You can watch a video about The Farm at www.youtube.com.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Green Building Energy Efficiency 98

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

Spending over £5bn on gigafactories, carbon capture, and green hydrogen A £6.6bn Warm houses Plan to renovate 5m houses for energy efficiency and lower bills. Invest in renewable power to provide 90% of UK electricity by 2030. The design prioritises accessibility and sustainability.

Energy Conservation 64

Energy Conservation Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Products Distribution 64

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By Jeff Terry Photos courtesy GAF In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable construction, product documentation has become a crucial tool for informed decision-making. HPDs can also help roofing projects meet sustainability and health-related requirements for green building certifications.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems 52

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>

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems HVAC Systems Plumbing Systems Energy Efficiency 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. Sustainability. trillion of global construction output by 2030. Sustainability. State of the industry. Bouncing back. Oxford Economics ].

Infrastructure Development 98

Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management Consulting Green Building 98

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.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials 52

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.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Energy Efficiency Sustainability Building Design 52

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.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

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>

HVAC System Installation 52

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

Stok

OCTOBER 28, 2018

As Katie Ross, Global Real Estate and Facilities Sustainability Lead at Microsoft, said at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco last month, “carbon is the great equalizer.” ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOOTPRINT 2015-2030. In a data-driven world, you need to know what to measure. Luckily for us, we’re already mid-shift.

Building Materials Manufacturing 68

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Design Energy Efficiency 68

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.

Energy Conservation 59

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 59