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.

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Sustainability Electrical Systems Green Building Site Planning 264

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

to set general code standards requiring the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in the design and building process, applicable to both commercial buildings and schools. The code additions are amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code ( CALGreen ), Part 11, Title 24.

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Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Standards Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Whirlwind Steel

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Building for Life Blog September 5, 2024 by Whirlwind Team Steel Buildings Make a Difference, In a Good Way Steel Buildings Make a Difference, In a Good Way As sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration in construction, steel buildings stand out as a leading option.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Green Building Energy Conservation 52

BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

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Green Building Energy Efficiency Health Regulations Building Automation 111

BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Department of Energy mandates which private-sector green building certifications can be used in federal buildings to meet energy-efficiency standards. LEED Silver may be used, and in some instances, the Green Globes program may be substituted. Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 61

Green Building Building Standards Energy Efficiency Building Codes 61

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

MARCH 19, 2014

Structures built to green standards have added resilience to destructive storms because green buildings are often constructed with stronger, more sustainable materials than traditional buildings. Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 63

Green Building Building Standards Building Resilience Building Codes 63

BD+C

JULY 17, 2014

“Green” construction in the U.S. That is the conclusion that New York-based nonprofit Urban Green Council found in their research on “high cholesterol buildings.”. has mostly been on a fad diet – one where trimming energy consumption is focused on the present but not the long run. Body Image: read more.

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Green Building Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems Masonry 102

BD+C

OCTOBER 24, 2014

The International WELL Building Institute has launched the WELL Building Standard Version 1.0, Standards Codes and Standards' which focuses on enhancing people’s health and well-being through the built environment. This collaboration ensures that WELL works with LEED.

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Building Standards Green Building Building Codes Collaboration 45

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.

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Building Controls Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations 57

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

government is investing $300 billion to update building codes and support sustainable construction, and expanding tax credits as incentives for energy-efficient construction. GCP’s CO 2 ST Reducers are setting a new standard in cement additives and concrete admixtures that reduce embodied carbon and reduce costs. .

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Energy Efficiency Building Codes Building Materials Waterproofing Systems 148

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. Zaidi emphasized that codes are only effective when rigorously enforced.

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Sustainability Building Codes Building Resilience Green Building 64

BD+C

APRIL 10, 2014

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), which administers third-party certification for the LEED standard, and the Well Building Institute will collaborate to promote the WELL Building Standard. The WELL Standard seeks to make buildings healthier spaces through better air quality and lighting.

Building Standards 49

Building Standards Green Building Building Codes Collaboration 49

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.

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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.

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Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Because there has been a reliance on rating systems, “we [as an industry] haven’t always incorporated the best practices in the key areas that make for good building performance,” George DuBose, vice president of Building Consulting Services with Liberty Building Forensics Group in Orlando, Fla.,

Green Building 120

Green Building Waterproofing Systems Building Codes Quality Control 120

CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

Zoning: For larger spaces or multi-level buildings, zoning the AC system allows for targeted cooling in different areas based on usage and occupancy. Green Building Standards: Align AC setup with green building standards and sustainability initiatives for long-term environmental benefits.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Code Compliance Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 17, 2015

Several leading associations that develop codes and standards to create green buildings are collaborating to align the International Green Construction Code (or IgCC), ANSI/ASHRAE/IES/USGBC Standard 189.1 and the LEED green building program. frontpage'

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Building Codes Building Standards Green Building Sustainability 40

The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

As an ANSI-approved standard, the NGBS is subject to periodic review and updates in light of advances in building codes, technologies, and other developments. Find out more Codes + Standards Green Projects Resilient Construction Energy Efficiency Codes + Standards

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Green Building Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Codes 245

Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

Enhanced Safety Standards In 2024, construction safety regulations are expected to become more stringent, focusing on reducing workplace accidents and improving overall safety. Building codes will include stricter requirements for energy-efficient systems and green building certifications.

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Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Codes 52

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.

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Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

The following are her thoughts about green buildings and the rating systems that score them. Despite greater efficiencies and more greenery, buildings increasingly consume energy and resources, forget the poor, and cannibalize the natural life-support system. It is no longer enough to “do no harm”. .

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Green Building Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems 52

Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Check with your local city or county office, such as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government or the Louisville Metro Department of Codes & Regulations, for specific requirements. Electricians: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC) issues electrical licenses.

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Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Insurance Management Building Permits 52

BD+C

JANUARY 31, 2013

The California Building Standards Commission adopted the new 2013 state standards code that includes new energy code provisions, accessibility standards, green building and water use modifications.The 2013 code includes: read more.

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Building Commissioning Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 40

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.

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Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Renewable Energy Systems 97

BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2014

Major building industry groups the International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have agreed to collaborate on the development of Standard 189.1,

Green Building 75

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards Collaboration 75

BD+C

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The 2018 International Green Construction Code (2018 IgCC) has been released. Green Building Council (USGBC), International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE , and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The 2018 IgCC is a joint initiative of the U.S.

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Green Building Building Codes Building Standards Building Design 102

BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

A proposed bill before the Las Vegas City Council would allow any building built before 2009 undergoing a renovation to only have to meet the energy code requirements at the time of initial construction, not the current, stricter guidelines. Codes Codes and Standards'

Building Codes 45

Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 45

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. A principal tenet of Passive House design entails siting the building to optimize sun/heat exposure.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. In post-occupancy, he acts as a vital link between the construction team and the operations team to ensure buildings perform as designed.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Thermal bridging can be a major source of energy loss in buildings. Thermal bridges are essentially areas in the building envelope that allow heat to pass through more easily and occur where materials that are better conductors of heat form a "bridge" between the inner and outer face of the construction.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

CCR Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

Not only are clients increasingly conscientious, but building codes and governmental standards are raising the bar for what qualifies as “green” construction. With this in mind, comprehensive air barrier systems are becoming the new norm for creating sustainable, high-performing commercial buildings.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 24, 2013

In 2011, about 33% of new office buildings in the U.S. were built to green standards, but in the nation’s capital that rate has skyrocketed. has been green. Standards Codes and Standards' Since 2009, about 66% of the office space built in Washington, D.C.,

Green Building 83

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards 83

BD+C

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Dunkin Donuts has launched a green building certification program to help franchisees build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants. The company says it will work with franchisees and construction managers to build 100 new certified restaurants by the end of 2016. Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 53

Green Building Building Codes Energy Efficiency Building Standards 53

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

Along with this recognition is progress from within to adopt new standards, practices, and materials that will lessen the construction industry’s impact on the environment. These regulations often require construction projects to meet specific environmental standards, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction.

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Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Change Management Energy Efficiency 130

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Green building need not be expensive if cost strategies, program management and environmental strategies are integrated into the project plan from the beginning, according to the report “ Creating a Better World, The Case For Green Buildings.” Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 63

Green Building Building Commissioning Project Management Building Codes 63