ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Agency's inaugural carbon neutrality innovation challenge event attracts ideas to help buildings cut emissions 40% by 2030 from 2005 levels.

Green Building 76

Green Building 76

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Building Materials Manufacturing Painting/finishing Building Materials Green Building 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.

Green Building 52

Green Building Architecture Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently launched the first phase of its Zero Carbon Buildings Initiative. The new framework is a precursor to the launch of a Zero Carbon Building Standard in spring 2017.

Green Building 79

Green Building Building Standards 79

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

The South Korean government recognises this and as part of its Green New Deal, is aiming to generate over 20% of the country’s power with renewables by 2030. The high level of activity in the market is indicative of the scale of opportunity for South Korea due to its large amount of coastline and favourable wind conditions.

Geotechnical Engineering 130

Geotechnical Engineering Green Building Government Works Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 15, 2024

“This contract builds on the work that COWI have already been providing for Codling on the onshore Civil Engineering works and builds on the strong working relationship between Codling and COWI.”

Green Building 100

Green Building Building Design Collaboration Procurement 100

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The new UK government has a firm focus on decarbonisation which it has already made clear with the mission it has set out on electricity with moving the net zero target date from 2035 to 2030.

Collaboration 109

Collaboration Engineering Green Building 109

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2023

Holcim US pledges a minimum net reduction 25 percent CO2 emissions and cement plants powered with 100 percent renewable energy within 10 years Company leads cement sector in signing onto the DOE program Green building materials leader Holcim US announced it has joined the U.S.

Material Storage 130

Material Storage Green Building Building Materials Sustainability 130

Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Works are set to begin in Brimbank later in November to build new speed humps across three local roads to encourage slower speeds along the 1.5 kilometre stretch of straight road. Local government authorities own and operate 87 per cent of Victoria’s roads, and every year about 40 per cent of road trauma occurs on council-managed roads.

Government Works 105

Government Works Green Building Project Management 105

Stok

MARCH 11, 2014

Net Zero Energy is happening—both driven by California’s mandate that all commercial new construction must meet net zero energy standards by 2030 and also by building owners/developers and design teams that are committed to creating healthier, more desirable spaces.

Green Building 61

Green Building Building Standards Building Design Sustainability 61

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 29, 2023

Elisa IndustrIQ stated, “As we move toward 2030, it is projected that a staggering 20% of global energy consumption will be attributed to the ICT sector, with the semiconductor industry playing a significant role. Moreover, WIN SOURCE promotes the actual implementation of “green” practices in all aspects of the semiconductor supply chain.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Communication Green Building 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

PAE Engineers enjoys a unique symbol of its brand identity – the company’s Portland headquarters office, which is the world’s first developer-driven Living Building. PAE’s Living Building Challenge The PAE Living Building is a five-story, 58,000-square-foot mixed-use building located in a historic neighborhood in Portland.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Performance Measurement Green Building Real Estate Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

The new solar panels are projected to offset more than 100 percent of the energy consumed by Trimble’s two-building campus in the Westmoor Technology Park, which represents approximately 6-7 percent of the company’s total global electricity demand (based on 2021). Westminster is Trimble’s largest employment center in the U.S.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution Green Building 130

Roads Online

AUGUST 23, 2023

The tightened targets for 2030 and 2050, the huge pipeline of new projects and the need to adapt to increasing climate shocks have brewed the perfect storm. Infrastructure Net Zero, a brand-new joint initiative has been launched to co-ordinate, collaborate and report on the sector’s progress towards achieving net zero.

Collaboration 96

Collaboration Infrastructure Development Public Works Green Building 96

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Panelists at the “Buildings and Construction for Sustainable Cities: New Key Partnerships for Decarbonization, Adaptation, and Resilience” session during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, on December 6, 2023, at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Courtesy COP28.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Building Codes Building Resilience Green Building 64

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

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Tools like Building Radar offer a competitive advantage for construction firms, providing early access to project data and streamlining project acquisition strategies early project insights. Major projects include the development of new subway lines, green spaces, and high-rise residential buildings urban infrastructure expansion.

Green Building 52

Green Building Infrastructure Development Building Optimization Energy Efficiency 52

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

Plant & Civil Engineer

APRIL 2, 2024

The roadmap was developed as part of the EU-Life co-funded Build Up Skills Ireland 2030 (BUSI2030) initiative. offsite and modular building) and that it focuses on improving the diversity of its workforce. However, the current skills ecosystem is highly fragmented.

Green Building 52

Green Building Modular Construction Public Works Safety Regulations 52

Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Their members place great importance on community-building, and are bound by the desire to make positive change in the world by working collectively and peacefully. In 1994, they opened the Ecovillage Training Center, which teaches students about permaculture, green building, renewable energy, and other important tenets of eco-living.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Green Building Energy Efficiency 98

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

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

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. Photo © Chad Davies.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials 52

Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This idea is to build the capability of the infrastructure supply chain to meet the challenges ahead. The tightened targets for 2030 and 2050, the huge pipeline of new projects, and the need to adapt to increasing climate shocks, have brewed the perfect storm. The time for decisive action is now.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Government Works Project Management Consulting Public Works 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

trillion of global construction output by 2030. This is driven by the increasing demand for infrastructure, warehouses, and industrial buildings. While buildings consume 40% of energy in most countries, structures in Asian metropolitan areas like Singapore and Hong Kong consume up 90% of national electricity. Oxford Economics ].

Infrastructure Development 98

Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management Consulting Green Building 98

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ). 19 Mayors Pledge to Make All New Buildings Net-Zero by 2030.

Green Building 64

Green Building Safety Regulations Health Regulations Building Materials 64

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The article notes that simulators are already popular among youths, who use them to get a feel for things like flying planes or building automobiles.

Safety Regulations 75

Safety Regulations Green Building Risk Management Health Regulations 75

Plant & Civil Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Aggregate Industries continues to go the extra green mile in its commitment to helping to decarbonise the construction industry, having announced the launch of London’s very first electric-powered concrete mixer. The introduction of the truck is the latest step in Aggregate Industries’ transition to a sustainable future.

Building Products Distribution 52

Building Products Distribution Electrical Systems Green Building Sustainability 52

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. But as technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, a new era is dawning: the era of Connected Construction. What is Connected Construction?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

To optimize project acquisition and bidding strategies, tools like Building Radar provide critical insights by identifying early-stage projects. With Building Radar, construction firms can track these high-value projects, optimizing their bids to align with the latest market trends project tracking in high-rise construction.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Optimization Infrastructure Development Green Building 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

Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 29, 2023

Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers. Holcim is a global manufacturer of building solutions, with headquarters in Switzerland.

Green Building 52

Green Building Collaboration Engineering 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

Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Building on the 2021 edition, the Report offers the first year of trend line analysis by drawing on the expert opinions of around 4,000 professionals across four broad world regions: the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa. Rising demand for green buildings. This blog takes a closer look at the Report.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 52