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

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. Read the ACPA case studies here.

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The Real Story on Embodied Carbon

Construction Specifier

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.

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

BD+C

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

CCR Magazine

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.

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What is the Design Build Method of Construction?

Wolgast Corporation

Wolgast has been a Design Build Construction Company for almost 40 years and we're curious if it's a well-known term among those who haven’t previously been involved with the construction of a commercial building. Design-Bid-Build). Have you heard the term before?

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. The manufacturing, construction and building sectors account for 17% and 4% of GHG emissions in the region respectively.

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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

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?