BD+C

JULY 17, 2014

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

Green Building 102

Green Building Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems Masonry 102

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In the latest Green Builder Media webinar, renowned code expert Shaunna Mozingo will explore the evolving code and regulatory landscape. She will provide an overview of the 2021 IECC for residential buildings and address where industry professionals and homeowners should focus for maximum energy cost savings.

Building Codes 100

Building Codes Building Code Compliance Green Building Energy Efficiency 100

Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2013

What are some of the tools that can be used to assess a building’s current energy consumption? What is the best strategy for measuring and improving air leakage in the building envelope? You can even get into more detail and tell it how many PCs or computers are running in the building. ” Read more.'

Energy Efficiency 120

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building Facility Management 120

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 23, 2023

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

Building Design 245

Building Design Building Materials Energy Efficiency Building Codes 245

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2014

A proposed change to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) could make it considerably easier for architects and engineers to make buildings more energy efficient. Read more.'

Building Code Compliance 156

Building Code Compliance Engineering Building Codes Energy Efficiency 156

BD+C

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Dissatisfied with the one-dimensional nature of defining energy efficiency as it relates to commercial buildings, international engineering firm Buro Happold developed a metric that links energy use to economic performance.

Energy Efficiency 80

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building Engineering 80

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

But did you know that the state is also leading the charge in sustainable construction practices, with solar energy at the forefront? That’s right: Solar power is becoming a game-changer for developers, helping them build greener, more energy-efficient commercial spaces that not only benefit the environment but also make good financial sense.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As businesses and developers strive to create eco-friendly buildings, utility systems play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency. The Importance of Sustainable Utilities in Commercial Construction Utilities like electricity, water, and gas are essential to the functionality of any commercial building.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability HVAC System Installation Energy Conservation 52

The Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2024

Georgia Gets Its First Passive House csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:38 With just one other PHIUS-certified house in the southeastern US, Georgia is the second state to build to the green, zero-carbon standard Georgia just saw the completion of its first certified passive house. We’re really starting to ramp up in the Southeast.”

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Resilience 130

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 130

Approvals Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building 130

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. Our specialty building materials portfolio, includes below-grade, on-grade, and above-grade waterproofing products, in addition to air barriers.

Building Codes 148

Building Codes Energy Efficiency Waterproofing Systems Building Materials 148

BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2014

Less than a year after opening its ultra-green, hydropowered data center facility in Luleå, Sweden, Facebook is back at it in Mother Svea with yet another novel approach to data center design. read more.

HVAC Systems 99

HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Building Codes Facility Management 99

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

The single-family three-bedroom house with an attached garage and about 3,500 square feet of living space offers a new model for sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective residences. In making the award, the US Department of Energy stated, “As part of its Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program, the U.S.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

BD+C

JULY 28, 2014

Traditionally, solar panels are a flat addition placed on the roof of a building. But students of the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in Germany have designed “ OnTop ,” solar panels big enough to be an extra unit of housing that can fit on top of existing apartment buildings. Body Image: read more.

Energy Efficiency 90

Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Codes Building Standards 90

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

of Energy will spend $9 million to encourage investments in energy-saving technologies that can be tested and deployed in offices, shops, restaurants, hospitals, hotels and other types of commercial buildings. Examples include: • Green leases that help building owners and lessees save money.

Energy Efficiency 65

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 65

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In commercial construction , ensuring best plumbing practices is paramount to safe and efficient functioning of the designed structure. As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. The importance of efficient water use extends beyond economic benefits.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Code Compliance 52

BD+C

MAY 22, 2014

The District of Columbia has more green buildings than other large U.S. cities on a per capita basis, according to the 2012 Green Building Report. s policies have made it a leader in highly efficient building construction and renovation. To help guide policies for a new era of green design, D.C.’s

Green Building 96

Green Building Building Commissioning Energy Efficiency Building Codes 96

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

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

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Award-winning Bronx housing development provides mixed-income residents with comfort, luxury, efficiency. 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.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

BD+C

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The 50,000 sf Bullitt Center in Seattle is being constructed to be the greenest, most energy-efficient commercial building in the world, and meet the ambitious goals of the Living Building Challenge. “We read more.

Building Codes 59

Building Codes Green Building Building Standards Energy Efficiency 59

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Massachusetts edges out California as most energy-efficient state, Maryland among most improved, according to the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

Energy Efficiency 70

Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Codes Sustainability 70

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. In energy-efficient home building, every detail matters. It helps improve efficiency and cut down on material waste during production.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Heavy Lifting Transportation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

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 76

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Wall Systems 76

BD+C

JUNE 19, 2017

Advocates aiming to prompt Pennsylvania legislators to update the state’s building codes erected two icehouses on the steps of the state Capitol in Harrisburg to make a point about energy efficiency.

Building Codes 55

Building Codes Green Building Energy Efficiency 55

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.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Renewable Energy Systems 97

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 Building Standards Energy Efficiency 53

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

To power this efficient process, the electric energy largely is generated from renewable sources including water and wind power. At the end of their use on a home or building, the material is 100% recyclable, maximizing cradle-to-cradle benefits.” and Canada Green Building Councils’ LEED® criteria.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Building Resilience 130

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). In addition, QR codes can also be a great solution if you want to keep your information in safety.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 109

BD+C

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Green-building and accessibility are the major themes of the 2013 updates to California’s construction codes that are set to take effect Jan. The 2013 updates to the California Energy Code increase the energy efficiency of homes by 25% and of nonresidential structures by 30%.

Building Codes 51

Building Codes Ramps Energy Efficiency Green Building 51

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. Codes and Standards Adoption and Enforcement. Sustainability.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

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

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. Why does an industrial building have to be cold and utilitarian? But it is not the only type of software to use in 2023.

Project Management 131

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials 131

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

Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds. Class B (General Building Contractor): They’re in charge of putting up homes and commercial structures. Required from Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Renewable Energy Systems 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110