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Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass

The Pro Builder

Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass qpurcell Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:25 Plantd , a manufacturer of carbon-capturing building materials, has partnered with a North Carolina farmer to plant 101 acres of perennial grass. Horton , is collaborating with Plantd to install 250,000 carbon-negative structural panels in over 1,000 homes.

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N.C. highway project news; concrete cobra effect article lead 2023 top 10

Construction Specifier

However, mass timber dominated with its ‘wooden’ charm and its potential as a sustainable construction material. highway project news; concrete cobra effect article lead 2023 top 10 appeared first on Construction Specifier. The Construction Specifier has delivered an abundance of breaking news in 2023.

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Beyond Panels: The Rise of Integrated Solar Roofing and Building Materials

UK Construction Blog

The post Beyond Panels: The Rise of Integrated Solar Roofing and Building Materials appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One such transformative trend is the rise of integrated solar roofing and building materials. Further benefits include: 1.

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Bioengineered Building Materials

Natural Building

The 40ft (12m) structure he is referring to currently sits in a courtyard at MoMA PS1, an art gallery in New York. Mycelium, the vegetative part of the fungus, is an ideal material, Mr Benjamin explains. This method lets builders use local materials like agricultural waste, and also makes the bricks biodegradable.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

After 80 years of continuous operation the building required significant upgrades to provide tenants with code compliant, state-of-the-art facilities and Class A office space. A building-wide life safety analysis determined that the two existing egress stairs were insufficient to meet the population based on current building codes.

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Structural Lightweight Concrete: A Game-Changer for Longevity and Sustainability in Bridge Deck Repairs

Civil + Structural Engineer

Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient. Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) sidelines these issues. What is ESCS?