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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

‘It all adds up’ aims to promote that every action counts when it comes to addressing the challenge of improving sustainability in the value chain. This educational approach not only benefits businesses in the industry on their sustainability journeys, but also aims to foster a broader cultural shift.

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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.

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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.

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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. Ainsley Simpson, CEO of Infrastructure Sustainability Council said that the initiative would help to strengthen Australian infrastructure’s pathway to net zero.

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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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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Major standard forms have responded to market demand and made provision for carbon reduction provisions, for example, JCT’s sustainability provisions , NEC’s Option X29 and FIDIC’s Climate Change Charter. This is why the 2022 edition of the RICS Sustainability Report (Report) is so timely. Key Findings.

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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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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.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. 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. You can watch a video about The Farm at www.youtube.com.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

APRIL 2, 2024

A National Upskilling Roadmap for Sustainability in the Built Environment has been launched in Dublin. 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.

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Roads Online

JULY 18, 2023

With the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games less than a decade away, the Infrastructure Sustainability Council is supporting the infrastructure value chain to set a new benchmark for the benefit of generations to come. “S ports have the power to unite; so too does sustainability.

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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?

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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. The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle.

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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. Subsector growth rates.

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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. To optimize project acquisition and bidding strategies, tools like Building Radar provide critical insights by identifying early-stage projects.

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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?

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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.

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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. Measuring carbon footprint in building materials. Photo © Chad Davies.

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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?

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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.

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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). Of those emissions, 27% are attributed to building operations, known as “operational carbon”. Let's take a closer look at the integration's key capabilities.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

With advanced solutions that leverage edge computing, IoT, machine learning, digital twin technology and demand-based control, Armstrong provides and protects efficiency in building mechanical systems, approaching energy optimization as a whole-building challenge and advancing the practice of full lifecycle management. </p>

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

He made sustainability a core part of the firm’s ethos long before it was mainstream, illustrating that designers could significantly reduce energy use on a large scale, across project types. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. Secondly, incorporating solar panels into buildings enhances energy efficiency, reducing long-term operational costs for both residential and commercial properties.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Through Active Performance Management and Armstrong 360 Service and Support solutions, customers will get the best possible performance and value from fire safety systems at every phase in the lifecycle of a building” Baird concludes. Armstrong Fluid Technology is committed to sustainability.

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Stok

AUGUST 25, 2022

We’re thrilled for Greenbuild , the world’s largest green building conference, to come to San Francisco this November 1-4! Under Meta’s 2030 Net Zero Commitment, the project team is exploring options to reduce emissions from concrete as it is the primary contributor to emissions from data center construction.

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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. However, implementing green solutions can be costly, and many small and medium-sized moving companies struggle to meet these expectations.

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Stok

MAY 25, 2021

In “The UN and National Academy of Science Set Policies to Accelerate a Regenerative, Living Building Environment,” Scott Foster , Erin Rovalo , and Vivian Loftness outlined the critical role of the built environment in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through U.S. ENERGY SYSTEM. Policies include setting a U.S.

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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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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

The need for more power will require data center operators to increase efficiency and work with local governments to find sustainable energy sources to support data center needs. “As Global Investment in Data Centers and Power To support these requirements, critical changes need to be made across the globe to increase power usage.

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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

As outlined in the latest IPCC synthesis report, decarbonization is more than just a critical priority in 2023—it’s key to securing a sustainable future, and our actions in the next few years to mitigate and draw down emissions will be pivotal. degree C aligned emissions reduction targets for buildings.

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