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New and Old Sustainable Building Materials

Natural Building

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. A staggering 8% of total global carbon dioxide emissions come from cement manufacture alone. Bamboo is an incredibly fast-growing and carbon-neutral building material.

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Address Cement-Related Carbon During Design to Achieve Net Zero

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. Ignacio Cariaga, Commercial Sustainability Director, Northwest Region, Heidelberg Materials North America.

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Montana community food co-op undergoes massive expansion

Construction Specifier

The two-story, 2,137 m2 (23,000 sf) addition includes a commercial kitchen, receiving area, and high-bay storage, as well as offices and a large meeting room. The two-story, 2,137 m 2 (23,000 sf) addition includes a commercial kitchen, receiving area, and high-bay storage, as well as offices and a large meeting room.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

BDC Network

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

BDC Network

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.

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Cost-Effective Commercial Shed Construction: Balancing Quality and Budget

CCR Magazine

Industrial sheds serve various functions, from warehousing and manufacturing to office spaces or even agricultural storage. Material Selection: Balancing Durability and Cost One of the largest expenditures in commercial shed construction is materials. Custom designs often require additional materials and more labour.

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Haulover Marine Center Architectural Folio Now Available

Civil + Structural Engineer

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added another title to its library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors at [link]. Trident Building Systems, LLC; and Martin Case Construction, Inc.