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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.

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Benefits of Eco-Friendly Floor Coatings

CCR Magazine

Eco-friendly floor coatings are becoming increasingly popular in commercial construction as businesses aim to reduce their environmental impact. Unlike traditional floor coatings that can release high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), eco-friendly options are created from natural, recycled, or low-emission materials.

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Trinity Launches Sustainability Research

CCR Magazine

The company commissioned independent research firm Verdantix to conduct a study of 100 sustainability executives across the construction materials sector in North America, spanning metals, wood products, cement, concrete, glass, and other related industries.

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Glass Insulation Market Set to Double by 2033

CCR Magazine

The market is expanding at a fast pace as a result of rising energy and air conditioning costs, growing sustainability awareness, and increasing energy demand on a global scale. As a result, a rise in the installation of insulating glass windows to prevent energy loss and lower energy bills is aiding market expansion.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. 7 key environmental laws in construction. National Environmental Policy Act. Clean Water Act.

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Sustainable construction products and technologies

GCP Applied Technologies

SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. More accurate inputs of water and additives reduce the number of rejected concrete loads, and their associated costs and environmental impacts. Answering the growing call for environmentally-friendly concrete construction. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle. And the structure itself can be unscrewed, enabling the building to be dismantled and moved whenever needed. Across the EU, buildings account for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions.