The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2023

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? We can leverage a reliable, affordable system that’s already in place,” she says.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. with rooftop solar.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As the country focuses on sustainable development, key initiatives are being launched to address growing urban needs and support long-term economic resilience top construction projects. Projects focused on renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable transportation are set to receive significant funding. Estimated at $1.4

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the quest for sustainability, modern homes have become sanctuaries of energy conservation. Central to this transformation is the strategic application of thermal insulation.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones? It is important to note new builds in WUI zones are primarily residential, but commercial builds in these regions are not uncommon. Primarily for affordability.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 14, 2024

While the design and construction industry has focused on greener building architecture in recent years, the current spotlight shines on the sustainability and transparency of products introduced into these structures. Look for furniture made from durable materials such as solid wood or metal, and avoid cheaply made, disposable items.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Additionally, the government’s focus on smart cities and green buildings is driving demand for innovative construction solutions smart city initiatives. Building Radar is playing a crucial role in supporting firms navigating these dynamic changes.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This includes essential tasks such as tree trimming near power lines, which are critical for service reliability, grid resiliency, and operational safety. Handling hundreds of trimmings weekly poses operational challenges that test efficiency. energy outages are vegetation related.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You can learn more about the solution here , while in this article we are going to discuss potential benefits of retro-commissioning your buildings. Let’s investigate some major profits you may receive after retro-commissioning a building.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

ASHRAE has released its resource guide, “Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation,” emphasizing the crucial role of grid interactivity in reducing carbon emissions. Grid-interactive buildings actively engage with the energy grid. Grid-interactive buildings actively engage with the energy grid.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2024

Strategic additions to the water team further strengthen the firm’s expertise to provide effective and resilient solutions to support water infrastructure needs statewide. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. WSP in the U.S. wsp.com

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BDC Network

APRIL 8, 2024

In my experience as an architect, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP and sustainability focused practitioner, there are three early design decisions that are key to helping us build more sustainably: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios. Hanover 8th Street, Washington, D.C. This community in Washington, D.C.

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BDC Network

JULY 15, 2024

Smart stadiums: The future of sports and entertainment venues 0 qpurcell Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:35 Sports and Recreational Facilities These digitally-enhanced and connected spaces are designed to revolutionize the fan experience, enhance safety, and optimize operational efficiency, according to SSR's Will Maxwell, Smart Building Consultant.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The secure flow of data is necessary to solve global infrastructure challenges, including the expansion of energy grids, modernization of transportation systems, and retrofitting of existing assets to meet sustainable development goals. Cesium is the creator of the 3D Tiles open standard also used by Google.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

By combining SHARC Energy’s innovative WET technology with Subterra’s geothermal exchange systems (“ Systems ”), the partnership aims to bring unparalleled solutions to the market, capturing a greater share for both companies. At the end of the term of the contract, ownership of the Systems will revert to the customer.

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iField Smart

AUGUST 29, 2024

The circular economy, a model that prioritizes resource efficiency and waste reduction, offers a promising path forward. Key Principles of Circular Design in Construction Reduce waste: Design buildings and infrastructure to minimize waste throughout their lifecycle.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

It’s beautiful that there is a need to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Interestingly, efficient project management principles and collaborative designs in healthcare construction are similar to tactics used by mortgage marketing companies.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

From sustainable building practices to the rise of digital tools like Building Radar , the landscape is evolving rapidly. By understanding these trends and how tools like Building Radar’s AI technology can provide early project identification, your company can gain a competitive edge.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5 Millions of properties across the U.S.

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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. In 2021, it was a finalist in Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the nation looks for ways to improve this assessment for the 2025 report card, it is important for repairs and rehabilitation projects to consider long-term resiliency as an essential feature. One way to bolster the overall resilience of a roadway is to assess the stability and quality of soil beneath it.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Unfortunately, one of the biggest issues standing in the way of this goal is the building industry. Buildings, which include the energy used for construction and design as well as for operation, account for over one-third of global carbon emissions according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Neetha Vasan is a Senior Microclimate Scientist and Associate at Rowan William Davies & Irwin (RWDI) LLC, who specializes in building engineering with a focus on assessing the aerodynamic and wind resistant properties of construction projects. This in turn proves critical to improving pedestrian safety and comfort in urban planning.

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BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. In design, Swenso collaborates closely with design teams to optimize strategies for cost effectiveness to meet operational carbon goals using life cycle costing.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Stewardship of the planet: There is an increasing emphasis on reducing energy consumption and minimizing the waste of natural resources, such as water. Thermal mass As climate change continues to drive extreme weather events, there is an increasing emphasis on enhancing the resiliency of the built environment.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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. Such flexibility is needed, since going “the last mile” in energy optimization can require inventive solutions.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 20, 2024

By James Reed Photos courtesy Sika Rmax Achieving higher thermal efficiency with less material Insulation is integral to enhancing both a building’s energy efficiency and the comfort of its occupants. Below-grade insulation demands resilience, and polyiso meets and exceeds that challenge with ease.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation Resource Guide is the second in a series of guides developed by the ASHRAE Task Force For Building Decarbonization (TFBD) and provides information on maximizing carbon reduction through buildings’ interaction with the electric power grid.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Johnson Controls , the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched a highly anticipated update to the company’s industry-leading Building Automation System (BAS), Metasys, which serves the needs of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, regardless of industry. Metasys 14.0

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With a wealth of data available via the internet—whether it’s recipes, historical stock prices, or design-build specifications—AI systems are amassing a tremendous amount of information, providing a foundation for new content on virtually any topic. Predict maintenance issues and support structural health.

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BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change.

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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. Facility management (FM) is the unsung hero that ensures seamless operations, optimal functionality, and sustainability long after the construction dust settles. This is done through facility management.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 19, 2023

From renewable energy systems to eco-friendly infrastructure and product packaging, such as those from Millennium Packaging , engineers are shaping a brighter future for generations to come. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is vital for mitigating climate change.

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