The Pro Builder

AUGUST 21, 2023

Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug.

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Green Building Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Codes 130

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

JANUARY 30, 2013

Will a new-and-improved ICC (International Code Council) National Green Building Standard (NGBS, or ICC 700), which recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and contains greener features than what was included in the original version, gain significantly more appeal among policymakers across the United States?

Green Building 130

Green Building Building Standards Building Codes Approvals 130

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

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.

Green Building 102

Green Building Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems Masonry 102

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 3, 2023

He also provided expertise as chair of the Ratings, Codes, and Standards Committee (2006-2023) and chair of the CRRC Standards Committee (2008-2021).

Energy Conservation 246

Energy Conservation Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: Each year the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for their performance during the previous calendar year.

Building Materials Manufacturing 260

Building Materials Manufacturing Facility Management Building Codes Green Building 260

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

Renewable Energy Systems 243

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Wall Systems 243

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

BD+C

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The District of Columbia has released a revised set of building codes to make it a leader in green construction. Under the new codes, new buildings will use 30% less energy than projects under existing regulations. s codes were last amended in 2006. read more.

Building Codes 63

Building Codes Green Building 63

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

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.

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Land Use Regulations Zoning Building Codes Green Building 243

BD+C

MAY 30, 2017

An alliance of building industry groups is working to unify ASHRAE's Standard 189.1 for High-Performance Green Buildings with ICC's International Green Construction Code (IgCC) into a single model code.

Building Codes 55

Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 55

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, Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 75

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards Collaboration 75

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

BDC Network

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

Green Building 84

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment 84

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

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 9, 2011

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Building Codes 85

Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 85

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.

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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.

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Building Codes Energy Efficiency Waterproofing Systems Building Materials 148

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

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. Hawaii’s Green Building Codes and Energy Efficiency Mandates First off, let’s talk about the rules that are pushing things forward.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

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.

Green Building 102

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards Building Design 102

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

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

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

BD+C

JUNE 2, 2014

Responding to the growing desire for more livable communities and rising concern about our planet, the Green Parking Council (GPC), an affiliate of the International Parking Institute (IPI), launched the Green Garage Certification program. The program is the parking industry equivalent of the U.S.

Green Building 91

Green Building Modular Construction Building Codes Facility Management 91

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' A new regulation by the U.S.

Green Building 61

Green Building Building Standards Energy Efficiency Building Codes 61

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Tight Envelope Air Sealing With Aerobarrier Drives Energy Efficiency and More kcichowicz Mon, 12/11/2023 - 10:35 Case Study Image For 30 years, New Tradition Homes has led the Washington home building market, constructing over 5000 single-family homes. Building to high standards is reflected in the company slogan, ‘We Build Homes for Life!’.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 130

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

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 30, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) just released the fourth video in its “Travels with Tony” series. This unique metal building system houses the Tulsa Ballet in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and is available on MBMA’s YouTube channel, @MBMAMedia.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Facility Management Green Building 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

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

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

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. It tackles more complex systems that manage water supply, waste removal and gas lines in large buildings. Follow strict building codes and safety regulations to ensure the system’s proper installation.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Code Compliance 52

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.'

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Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building Facility Management 120