Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Houston, Texas — Clear Lake City Water Authority (CLCWA) has completed all five phases of Exploration Green, a massive 178-acre flood control project in southeast Houston. Exploration Green Conservancy, Inc., a non-profit organization, is serving as CLCWA’s partner to develop and preserve the project’s green spaces.

Green Building 130

Green Building Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Project Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 15, 2024

Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center; first on the East Coast to produce on-site green hydrogen energy. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center (EMTOC) that will feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage. Mortenson Co. wsp.com

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

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.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

PAE Engineers enjoys a unique symbol of its brand identity – the company’s Portland headquarters office, which is the world’s first developer-driven Living Building. PAE’s Living Building Challenge The PAE Living Building is a five-story, 58,000-square-foot mixed-use building located in a historic neighborhood in Portland.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Performance Measurement Green Building Real Estate Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

Along with a reduced environmental impact, RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC products maintain their consistent, high quality, value and performance, plus their proven resiliency, 100% recyclability and 100+ year lifespan. With a lifespan of 100 years or more, our resilient products also reduce the need for product replacement.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Building Resilience 130

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction and local governments in the state, is awarding a record six scholarships as part of its statewide post-secondary scholarship program. We had an outstanding crop of applicants. Basantes, Margate, Fla.,

Green Building 52

Green Building Environmental Consulting Government Works Building Standards 52

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2017

We’re talking about a lot more than green buildings these days. The environmental values in green building today are sustainability, resiliency, and wellness.

Building Design 80

Building Design Green Building Building Resilience Sustainability 80

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

announces the City of Norfolk has selected Norfolk Resilience Partners, a joint venture among AECOM, Moffatt & Nichol, and Volkert, to provide program and project management services in support of its $2.6B Norfolk, Virginia — Volkert, Inc. Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Program. In collaboration with the U.S.

Project Management 130

Project Management Risk Management Building Resilience Change Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative to fortify infrastructure and enhance port resilience for the future of safe freight movement. These efforts are reflected in many infrastructure projects designed to modernize port facilities, increase operational efficiency, and significantly reduce environmental impact.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 130

CCR Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

However, there are also numerous benefits for developers and investors in commercial real estate that are driving this shift toward more sustainable building practices. The Benefits of Green Construction According to the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), the building sector accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Green Building HVAC Systems Building Resilience 52

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. Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Courtesy COP28.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Building Codes Building Resilience Green Building 64

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.

Approvals 52

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.

Approvals 52

Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Designed by the firm, Leddy Matum Stacy Architects (LSA Architects), the SEC is situated on the Nueva School’s 13.4-ha A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. Notable glazing properties include 0.28 U-value, 0.27 SHGC, and 0.65

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

The mixed-use project would be one of Metro Vancouver’s largest and most prominent redevelopments Global integrated architecture and engineering firm Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project, a transformation of a traditional retail mall into an iconic city center for Burnaby, British Columbia.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Building Optimization Sustainability Building Design 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Innovations in commercial construction pave the way for sustainable urban development More and more, the construction industry of Texas has been recognizing the benefits of reducing the environmental impact of buildings and construction activities. One goal of sustainable urban design is to help structures better withstand the weather.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Green Building Infrastructure Development 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 15, 2023

The New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange) will be a first-of-its-kind international center for developing and deploying dynamic solutions to the global climate crisis, while acting as a regional hub for the rapidly evolving green economy. It is being described as “beyond zero” as it aims to achieve net-positive sustainability.

Green Building 98

Green Building Building Design Landscaping Building Resilience 98

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

3 living buildings made by a living practice 0 qpurcell Wed, 09/18/2024 - 13:03 Sustainability Prompting humans to reexamine our relationship to the environment, architecture creates the opportunity for us to physically experience ideas of beauty, performance, and structure through the distinct lens of place.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Design Architecture Building Optimization 52

BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Standards 98

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Sustainable construction can be defined as the design, construction, and operation of structures via principles and practices that reduce the loads on the natural environment while enhancing the value, comfort, and productivity of man-made creations.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

BDC Network

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 qpurcell Tue, 12/12/2023 - 11:15 Office Buildings Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares practical tips and strategies for workplace renovation that prioritizes employee mental health. Indiana Michigan Power Center Corporate Headquarters.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Building Design Building Resilience Green Building 98

Procore

APRIL 20, 2023

Procore.org , Procore’s social impact arm, provides full platform access to nonprofit builders who are focused on building a sustainable world for future generations to assist worthy causes with technology that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. °C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 4, 2024

With support from WSP, the global climate project secured $150 million in equity financing from the Green Climate Fund to finance critical initiatives that will support climate adaptation and resilience efforts in emerging and frontier economies. WASHINGTON, D.C. — WSP in the U.S. wsp.com

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Green Building Change Management Sustainability 130

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

John’s Terminal project, which embodies Google’s on-going commitment to strengthening the region’s tech sector, revitalizing iconic architecture to build vibrant communities and investing in New York. The building also created 1.5 This year’s recipient is Google’s St. The most recent was released in November 2017.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Green Building Real Estate Development Building Standards 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Within this in-depth blog article, we will investigate 7 significant trends that are drastically altering the manner in which we design, construct, and live our built environment. Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Renewable Energy Systems 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

BDC Network

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 dbarista Wed, 11/15/2023 - 13:05 Office Buildings From enhanced privacy to a sense of community to natural design elements, here are practical measures for renovating workplaces with a focus on improving employee mental health. Remember, small changes can make a big difference.

Building Design 103

Building Design Building Resilience Green Building Collaboration 103

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

BUILDER (ENTRANT): Nautilus Homes , Sarasota ARCHITECT: Zobrist Design Group , Cincinnati INTERIOR DESIGNER: Jett Thompson Interiors , Naples, Fla. It also was designed to take advantage of a community solar program. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Michael A.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Real Estate Development Wall Systems 130

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced project management software has streamlined processes and improved efficiency. Moreover, sustainability and green building practices are becoming more prevalent, aligning with global environmental goals.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building 52

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2017

We’re talking about a lot more than green buildings these days. The environmental values in green building today are sustainability, resiliency, and wellness.

Building Design 40

Building Design Green Building Building Resilience Sustainability 40

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Designed by the project architect Studio Gang , with Perry Architects Inc. Designed by the project architect Studio Gang , with Perry Architects Inc. To address structural challenges, a seismic system with flexible joints was developed in collaboration with Heintges, ensuring the building’s resilience. m (6 ft) and 152.4

Flooring Systems 103

Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems Roofing Systems 103

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Retrofitting buildings for sustainability can prepare UK infrastructure for the long-term impact of climate change while improving quality of life. Ageing buildings across the UK are causing several major issues, including high utility costs, poor heating, high carbon emissions, health and safety risks, and more.

Renewable Energy Systems 62

Renewable Energy Systems Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 62

BDC Network

APRIL 16, 2024

Marvel-designed Gowanus Green will offer 955 affordable rental units in Brooklyn The community consists of approximately 955 units of 100% affordable housing, 28,000 sf of neighborhood service retail and community space, a site for a new public school, and a new 1.5-acre acre public park. acre public park. acre public park.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Resilience Building Design Project Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind. Sustainability: Promotes environmentally friendly construction practices and resilience against climate change.

Environmental Impact Assessment 62

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Building Resilience Structural Systems 62

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability. In fact, how many know it is used in many resilient flooring types? So much of resilient flooring in commercial applications is installed over concrete slabs. Do most people think all rubber comes from a rubber tree?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. This burgeoning sector is propelled by a paradigmatic change towards embracing technology, sustainability, and user-centric design, creating buildings that are more than just structures.

Facility Management 62

Facility Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment 62