Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. The site already has planning approval for a distinctive 73-storey flat-top office block, nicknamed the Trellis because of its expressed cross bracing. WSP is acting as multi-service engineer.

Green Building 279

Green Building Project Management Consulting Site Planning Energy Efficiency 279

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We now have the ability to plan and build Pier Wind in a way that is smarter, faster and more cost-effective, thanks to Gov. Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal guiding this critical legislation to approval,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “I

Energy Efficiency 263

Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Commissioning Building Design 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness. The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. Shared parking is a creative way to add green initiative’s into site design.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Designers will have more flexibility to innovate and facilitate more energy-efficient buildings across America now that the outcome-based provision in the 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) has been approved, but it remains to be seen just how much influence the new provision will have across the industry.

Approvals 132

Approvals Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building 132

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

The current planning system will fail to deliver the Government’s ambitions to build infrastructure to meet net zero goals and housing needs. Since then only 17 onshore wind farms have been approved, generating just 6.7 ”

Renewable Energy Systems 284

Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Green Building Approvals 284

Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

Galliard Homes has secured approval from Lewisham Planning Committee to transform Leegate Shopping Centre in Lee Green, South East London into a residential tower. A building of up to 15 storeys containing 562 new homes designed by Rolfe Judd Architecture can now be constructed on the 1.92-hectare

Site Planning 187

Site Planning Green Building Approvals Building Design 187

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Compared with the same month last year all new housing is now down 6.1%, while commercial build is up 7.5% and industrial up 13% to its highest level on record.

Green Building 184

Green Building Property Management Approvals Construction Management 184

Construction Enquirer

JULY 27, 2023

BAM in joint venture with Hitachi Energy has clinched the deal to build two major converter stations on the planned electricity superhighway project from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in Yorkshire. The Eastern Green Link 2 project will see the longest HVDC cable in the UK and is the UK’s single largest electricity transmission project ever.

Renewable Energy Systems 196

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Engagement Electrical Systems 196

BD+C

JULY 2, 2013

Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that its membership has voted to adopt LEED v4, the next update to the world’s premier green building rating system. The final overall vote was 86 percent in favor of adopting LEED v4.

Green Building 108

Green Building Modular Construction Facility Management Building Design 108

The Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2023

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Zoning and development regulations that make it easier and less costly to build affordable housing are one way to encourage production of such housing.

Land Use Regulations 243

Land Use Regulations Zoning Building Codes Green Building 243

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 63

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems 63

BD+C

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Two bills that would require installation of green and blue roofs on new government buildings received overwhelming approval from the state Assembly in New Jersey. The measures would apply to roofs that are at least 15,000 sf. read more.

Approvals 63

Approvals Green Building 63

BD+C

APRIL 30, 2018

New projects built to California’s CALGreen energy and green building codes are now pre-approved for significant streamlining of fundamental LEED v4 requirements.

Approvals 63

Approvals Building Codes Green Building 63

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 49

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems 49

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 31, 2023

One-Ninety will feature e-charging stations, efficient energy-saving solar panels, and water recycling techniques, and to reduce the carbon footprint, One-Ninety will have a vast park and green space spread out over 32,890 SM, or nearly 10% of its total area, Abdel Fattah said.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Cost Control 246

BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Denver voters passed one of the strictest green roof mandates of any city in the world earlier this month. Initiative 300, passed with about 54% of votes cast, creates a new building code that requires vegetative roof systems or solar panels for most buildings 25,000 sf or larger constructed after Jan.

Roofing Systems 61

Roofing Systems Approvals Green Building Building Codes 61

BD+C

JUNE 24, 2021

Springdale Green, a new office campus comprising two six-story office buildings totaling 872,500 rentable sf, has been granted approval in East Austin.

Approvals 52

Approvals Green Building 52

Roads Online

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Their latest trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered 100 per cent electric truck mixer is reflecting this push. The SANY eMixer was the first ADR (Australian Design Rules) approved 8×4 rigid chassis in Australia to be fully electric powered, using CCS2 DC charginginfrastructure.

Construction Machinery 105

Construction Machinery Electrical Systems Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development 105

Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. In addition, the project targeted LEED Gold certification to qualify for the city of Seattles Priority Green expedited program. It achieved 52.4

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Design 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A detailed plan will be released this fall, and it will then be sent to the city council for final approval. When completed, the project will bring greater access to the downtown area, create a new parking area and develop green spaces that will become new parks. The work will also be designed to help with flood mitigation efforts.

Public Works 264

Public Works Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Government Works 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 5, 2023

Green Badger , the leading SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, released significant new features in its construction ESG platform expanding users’ ability to accurately track and report important Social metrics. subcontractors with offices within 50 miles). subcontractors with offices within 50 miles).

Green Building 100

Green Building Sustainability Site Planning Building Materials 100

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

Approvals 52

Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

Approvals 52

Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The existing building lacks the spaces, accessibility, systems, and amenities needed to be a citywide resource. Franklin Park is conveniently located near the Green Street and Forest Hills Orange Line stops and is easily accessible by walking and biking. Construction is expected to be substantially completed by March of 2026.

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Building Commissioning Roofing Systems Approvals 130

BD+C

JUNE 21, 2019

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved ANSI-GBI 01-2019: Green Globes Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings as a consensus document and American National Standard.

Green Building 75

Green Building Building Standards Approvals 75

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Michigan is the 24th state to approve legislation of this sort. However, the share of executives indicating that it is extremely or very likely their companies would seek LEED certification if they construct a green building is only 48 percent, down from 53 percent in the 2010 survey and 61 percent in the 2008 survey.

Green Building 120

Green Building Building Standards Environmental Consulting Surveying 120

Rapport3

JANUARY 30, 2025

Key reforms include: Easing restrictions on building in key areas to accelerate commercial and residential projects. Speeding up approval processes for significant developments and cutting delays hinder growth. It tracks approvals and keeps compliance records. This way, firms can stay ahead of quick planning changes.

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Many cities already struggle with limited green spaces and zoning restrictions for new recreational projects. He represents developers, individual property owners, businesses and municipalities on issues related to developmental approvals, permitting and zoning for multi-family, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Land Use Regulations 96

Land Use Regulations Zoning Building Permits Permits 96

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

EnergyShield is made with polyisocyanurate insulation, which meets International Building Code requirements as an approved WRB in the place of No. Atlas Roofing Insulated Weather Resistive Barrier for Walls Atlas Roofing ’s EnergyShield Continuous Wall Insulation provides energy savings paired with a weather-resistive barrier (WRB).

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Sustainability HVAC Systems 246

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

A new mass timber office building in Silicon Valley, named Verdant Sanctuary, was recently approved for construction. The new building extends a legacy of advancements and will be adjacent to 607 Hansen Way, Stanford Research Park’s first building.

Energy Conservation 102

Energy Conservation Architecture Building Design Green Building 102

Buildern

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Construction loans are important for funding building projects but the approach may differ depending on the borrower. Business Construction Loans A construction loan is a short-term loan to cover the cost of building or renovating a home. Similarly, they are helpful tools in helping to manage cash flow and financing big projects.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Risk Management Construction Equipment 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

The project’s green light was fast-tracked using Los Angeles Mayor’s Executive Directive 1, which is designed accelerate the approval of qualifying affordable housing projects. Olson Construction commemorates 45 years of building and is one of the top 40 general contracting firms in California. Learn more at www.rdolson.com.

General Contracting 130

General Contracting Property Management Project Management Construction Management 130

BD+C

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

The Green Building Initiative™ (GBI) announced that between Feb. 13 and April 15 it will provide free access to its online certification course for Green Globes Professionals™ (GGPs). GGPs help guide building projects in achieving Green Globes® ratings, awarded for environmentally-focused design and construction.

Green Building 49

Green Building Building Design Approvals Sustainability 49

Natural Building

DECEMBER 10, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Land Use Regulations 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

Construction News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Energy regulator Ofgem has approved the increased cost of building the UK’s biggest energy transmission project. Ofgem yesterday (13 August) approved Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), despite the project cost rising by £1.3bn in two years after rampant inflation discouraged suppliers from bidding.

Green Building 52

Green Building Approvals 52

Construction News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Housing secretary Michael Gove has approved a controversial mixed-use tower in central London, set to be delivered by Lendlease. The 72 Upper Ground building, nicknamed ‘the Slab’, will stand 100 metres tall on a 2.5 acre site on the South Bank.

Green Building 64

Green Building Approvals 64