Building Materials, Sustainability and White Paper

American Concrete Pavement Association Announces Expanded Role Supporting Sustainability and Resilience in Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making dollars go further in a high inflation market.

Sustainability

Sustainability Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Building Materials

The Real Story on Embodied Carbon

Construction Specifier

JUNE 4, 2024

Download a new white paper from Chemical Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division that reveals how embodied carbon only accounts for part of a building material’s total carbon footprint.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Building Materials Sustainability

Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Airports Architects Fire and Life Safety Interior Wall Systems Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Building Materials Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare (..)

Building Materials

Building Materials Green Building Wall Systems Modular Construction

Webinars

Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

MORE WEBINARS

The Ease and Benefits of Post-Consumer Recycling of PVC Roofing Membranes

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Re-roofing projects generate tremendous amounts of waste material that should be diverted away from landfills. While removal and bundling do add to the overall cost of a re-roofing project, some of that is offset with the elimination of landfill fees and increased building value, helping to achieve or maintain green building certifications.

Roofing Systems

Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Flooring Systems

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. There is a significant need for change. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems

Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. RAAC, what?

Building Materials

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building

Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more. Auburn Hills, Mich. –

Architecture

Architecture Facility Management Building Design Building Materials

The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Why It Matters

Stok

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In a white paper on The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings, set to be publicly available in September 2018, stok argues that the seemingly intangible occupant impacts of the built environment are quantifiable from a bottom line perspective. The Hidden High Performance Building Value Driver: People.

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Development Energy Conservation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Scope of work, material, labor, equipment, and time requirements, and cost visibility can all be clearly communicated to all participants. #4.

Facility Management

Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Lean Construction

Using Digital Marketing to Attract Clients to Your Construction Firm

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Traditional methods such as word-of-mouth, print ads, and referrals still hold value but are no longer enough to sustain growth in a digital age. Creating and sharing valuable content can attract and engage potential clients while building trust and credibility.

Building Optimization

Building Optimization Project Management Consulting Building Design Building Materials

9 Applications of QR Codes in Construction to Boost Efficiency

Buildern

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Have you ever found yourself juggling with stacks of paper plans on the construction site, only to discover an error or last-minute change that sends you back to the office for yet another printout? QR codes in construction replace cumbersome paper plans with digital document management that can be accessed instantly and updated on the go.

Building Code Compliance

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Site Planning Construction Equipment

Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

Recipient of multiple honors, a fire station in Marion, Iowa, has been designed using a sustainability consultant’s 14 biophilic principles to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters. Use of natural materials: The exterior skin of the building is clad in shou sugi ban wood, complemented by cedar and Ipe wood decks.

Roofing Systems

Roofing Systems Green Building Wall Systems Ceiling Systems

All About Acacia Woods | Types of Acacia Woods | Advantages of Acacia Woods | Uses of Acacia Wood

CivilJungle

MARCH 25, 2023

It is used as a material in the exterior and is also used by many car manufacturers in the manufacture of their interior and exterior panels. Acacia trees were also used by ancient Egyptians as a source of fiber to make rope and paper. The tree is also used for the production of paper and animal bedding.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Building Materials

Health & The Built Environment: Scales of Impact

Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

With complete knowledge of what is in our building materials and how it impacts our health and communities at large, we can be more informed to make better, smarter decisions. Building: Materials & The Business Case. This is especially pertinent in the arena of health and wellness. Product: Green Chemistry.

Building Materials

Building Materials Building Design Building Optimization Building Codes

All About Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas | Top Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas

CivilJungle

MARCH 31, 2023

The new method of using materials allows for handling a moist environment. Grey and white color can be used in this. White color is more traditional 4. Like if you are choosing a bright and dark color for the wallpaper then you can match it with plain and clean grooves and a white tongue. It gives a vintage look.

Wall Systems

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Waterproofing Systems Building Materials

5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First.

Building Resilience

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage

Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

. – A process whereby contractual agreements are designed, bid, and executed between real property owners and construction contractors for renovation, repair, or new construction services for buildings or any form of physical infrastructure. Define Construction Procurement – Related White Papers and Resources.

Procurement

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Land Use Regulations

Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

When specifying interior finishes such as flooring, building professionals should take the utmost care to ensure all materials help advance these overarching quality measurement components. 15 Improve indoor air quality ( IAQ ) As one of the largest surfaces in a building, flooring is the foundation of cleaner, healthier indoor air.

Flooring Systems

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement

How to optimise your sales funnel in your construction business

Develop Coaching

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This could be anything from your years of experience in the industry to your commitment to using sustainable materials, to your exceptional customer service. Consider creating blog posts, white papers, or how-to guides that address common questions or pain points your target audience may have.

Building Performance Measurement

Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Building Materials Mapping

How to optimise your sales funnel in your construction business

Develop Coaching

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This could be anything from your years of experience in the industry to your commitment to using sustainable materials, to your exceptional customer service. Consider creating blog posts, white papers, or how-to guides that address common questions or pain points your target audience may have.

Building Performance Measurement

Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Building Materials Mapping

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial.

Building Design

Building Design Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the Bigger Game. Description: Advantages of VDC: construction processes in vertical buildings are often repeatable—and repeated. Search our site: Infrastructure.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Risk Management Building Materials

Job Order Contracting – Lean Construction History

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) construction delivery was too inefficient for the large numbers of renovation, repair, and sustainment/maintenance projects. A real property owner (building or other forms of physical infrastructure) establishes a contractor to multi-year contract and relationship with a contractor partnership.

Lean Construction

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: Design-build is key to 11th Street bridges project, which will eliminate a long-standing problem motorists face in using local streets to change freeways. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.

Budgeting

Budgeting Construction Equipment Risk Management Cost Control

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Ramps

Ramps Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Lifts

Lifts Construction Equipment Risk Management Site Planning

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Maintenance

Maintenance Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management

Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Specialty Contracting

Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008.

Environmental Consulting

Environmental Consulting Green Building Project Management Consulting Renewable Energy Systems

Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.

Building Standards

Building Standards Risk Management Construction Equipment Schedule Management

United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Approvals

Guidelines Issued for Recycled Plastic Bridges | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: A design guide for three short-span, heavy-load bridge applications using patented recycled-plastic components is now available, reflecting what officials say is an acceleration of industry interest in the material. Transportation.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

American Concrete Pavement Association Announces Expanded Role Supporting Sustainability and Resilience in Infrastructure

The Real Story on Embodied Carbon

Webinars

Trending Sources

Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

Webinars

The Ease and Benefits of Post-Consumer Recycling of PVC Roofing Membranes

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

Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener

Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Why It Matters

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know

Using Digital Marketing to Attract Clients to Your Construction Firm

9 Applications of QR Codes in Construction to Boost Efficiency

Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

All About Acacia Woods | Types of Acacia Woods | Advantages of Acacia Woods | Uses of Acacia Wood

Health & The Built Environment: Scales of Impact

All About Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas | Top Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas

5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Define Construction Procurement

Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

How to optimise your sales funnel in your construction business

How to optimise your sales funnel in your construction business

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

Job Order Contracting – Lean Construction History

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget | ENR.

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review | ENR.

United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.

Guidelines Issued for Recycled Plastic Bridges | ENR: Engineering.

Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.

Stay Connected