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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

However, as the construction sector continues to expand in many countries, there is a growing awareness of its environmental consequences. Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions.

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Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings

UK Construction Blog

The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You can learn more about the solution here , while in this article we are going to discuss potential benefits of retro-commissioning your buildings. Let’s investigate some major profits you may receive after retro-commissioning a building.

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Unlocking the Efficiency: How Soft Strip Demolition Streamlines Renovation Projects

UK Construction Blog

Soft strip demolition is a crucial early step, clearing out all non-structural components and paving the way for a safe and efficient worksite. This guide will help you understand how this process adds value to your project by saving costs, adhering to environmental standards, and simplifying the renovation journey.

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It’s Not a Digital Twin If It Can’t Pass These Two Tests 

Civil + Structural Engineer

In recent years, we’ve seen a move from the use of static data to smart systems that use active data inputs. The creation of dynamic simulations of the way structures interact with their environments goes beyond isolated infrastructure to offer interactive models of complex systems, grounded in real-world and often real-time data.

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Boost Home Safety: Benefits of Hurricane Impact Windows

CCR Magazine

In regions prone to such weather events, investing in hurricane impact windows is a proactive measure that can safeguard homes and enhance overall safety and security. By preventing breaches and structural damage, impact windows help mitigate the risk of water intrusion, structural collapse, and costly repairs during severe weather events.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

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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Construction’s Role in Building a Sustainable Future

CCR Magazine

Thus, this blog aims to discuss the positive role of construction in developing sustainable solutions, sharing innovations, new technologies that can be utilized to incorporate sustainable development into construction projects, as well as the general impact on society and the environment.