Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The HSA has launched an inspection campaign, targeting Irish renewable energy installations including wind farms, solar farms and anaerobic digestion facilities. This is the first inspection campaign of its kind to be carried out by the Authority due to a rapid growth in the renewable energy industry.

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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.

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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. From the July/August 2021 Issue. C and 2°C are progressively higher. “To

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BDC Network

APRIL 21, 2023

Architecture 2030 notes that the building and construction sectors account for nearly 50% of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions—which are responsible for global warming and climate change. What Makes a Sustainable Structure? As global warming intensifies, an increased emphasis has been placed on reducing carbon emissions.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

climate summit in 2019, Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins introduced the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), our firmwide commitment to carbon neutrality in our work and operations by 2030. Structural materials such as steel and concrete account for most greenhouse gas emissions due to energy intensive manufacturing processes.

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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.

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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

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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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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

As the global economy continues to rapidly adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), infrastructure to support these systems must keep pace. 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

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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.

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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. Airports are installing more energy efficient systems for heating, ventilation, cooling, and electrical power and lighting.

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Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

HANNAH, PERI 3D Construction, and CIVE collaborated to print a two-story single-family home with bespoke architecture and a durable structural system. The 4,000-square-foot project demonstrates 3D printing, mass customization, and design solutions that integrate conventional construction systems. 3D printing is a team specialty.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The electric vehicle charging solutions provider's new facility is anticipated to create approximately 250 direct jobs in Arlington by 2030. The post Wallbox Chooses Texas For First U.S. Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In addition to this, construction has started at RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm, which will help advance the UK’s green energy infrastructure. According to the UK Green Building Council’s Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, energy usage in current housing accounts for 48% of built environment emissions.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2023

This renewable energy could save NI Water up to £300k over 25 years. Welcoming the green elements incorporated into the new Ards North WwTW, David McCullough NI Water’s Head of Wastewater added: “NI Water has an ambitious strategy to address the climate emergency and aims to be net zero energy by 2030 and net zero by 2040.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 29, 2024

Natrium, a TerraPower and GE-Hitachi technology, is one of two competitively selected ARDP projects financed by the US Department of Energy. Natrium uses a 345 MWe sodium-cooled fast reactor with molten salt energy storage. Commissioning is currently expected in 2030. I-10/SR 95, Escambia County, $236.3

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

Some of the standard “tools” of construction now include mobile construction software and document management systems and disruptive technology like robotics and 3D printing. Additionally, the job is anticipated to grow at a rate of 11% from 2020 to 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). So what do they do?

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Practical Law Construction

JULY 29, 2020

COVID-19 is causing uncertainty for business and investment strategies worldwide, the energy sector included. Despite this, investors are increasingly looking to renewables as a way to meet growing energy demand while decarbonising energy supply. Developing and financing renewable energy projects can be complex.

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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). Here's an unsurprising (yet still alarming) fact about the AEC industry: our sector is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Business Facilities

JULY 12, 2016

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made $36 million available through two new initiatives that aim to increase the energy efficiency of New York’s commercial buildings — including office towers, universities, hospitals and retail stores — which are some of the state’s biggest energy users.

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Professionals are beginning to embrace digital technologies to complete sustainability-related analysis for their projects to assess energy needs and costs but not to reduce embodied carbon or measure impact on biodiversity. This suggests that climate issues are rising up the agenda and could influence the behaviour of key market players.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They use the legal system to hold polluters accountable, challenge unsustainable practices, and advocate for stronger environmental regulations. The company has implemented innovative strategies to reduce its carbon footprint, including investing in renewable energy and implementing energy-efficient practices throughout its operations.

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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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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Sitting at the nexus of energy performance and material transparency, embodied carbon can play a major role in climate change mitigation efforts from environmental and human health perspectives alike through effective reduction strategies. 3: Health requires a holistic approach.

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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. Both options strain the local electrical system, which causes capacity issues.” The National Grid warns that 600 projects with 176 GW of energy will wait in queue for 64GW of connected capacity in England and Wales.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Alec has a passion for creating systems and processes that enhance production efficiency, and under her leadership, MPS saw vast improvements in system consolidation, cross-departmental efficiency and the customer experience. CPPI), Brad worked with the firm's teams to integrate their ERP system with cost management.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

The state also fully implemented its Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) educator evaluation system. It may surprise some folks that the birthplace of Big Oil also rules the roost in our Renewable Energy Leaders—Power Generation ranking. Many states are making giant strides in generating power from alternative energy.

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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.

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Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

WTIVs can install multiple massive turbines every trip with their large cranes, deployable legs, and dynamic positioning systems. Ørsted, a Danish energy provider, canceled Ocean Wind 1 and 2 off the New Jersey coast due to shipping delays. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the U.S.

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Constructlaw

JULY 28, 2023

Introduction As the nation’s largest energy consumer, the U.S. 1] In a pioneering move, the Biden administration and Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative (CSBI). [2] Introduction As the nation’s largest energy consumer, the U.S. billion per year by 2030, a fivefold increase. [6]

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

In July 2017, the Chinese government under President Xi Jinping released a development plan calling for the PRC to become the world leader in AI by 2030, including investing billions of dollars in AI startups and research parks. CHINA RULES IN RENEWABLES. Both of these trends ultimately may impede the growth of China’s AI sector.].

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 5, 2023

The Louisiana vessel owner reported that US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) and executives from Ørsted and Eversource Energy attended the event at LaShip in Houma, Louisiana. “We’re He uses Pozzolan, a natural thickening system as old as civilization. AGC CEO Stephen E. Four states enacted Buy Clean laws.

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