Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

Sustainability 107

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Green Building 107

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Houston, Texas — Clear Lake City Water Authority (CLCWA) has completed all five phases of Exploration Green, a massive 178-acre flood control project in southeast Houston. Exploration Green Conservancy, Inc., a non-profit organization, is serving as CLCWA’s partner to develop and preserve the project’s green spaces.

Green Building 130

Green Building Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Project Management 130

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While HEPA filters have been a standard in air purification, recent upgrades are enhancing their performance. Additionally, scalable systems allow multiple units to work in tandem, covering large areas without compromising performance. Energy-efficient motors: High-efficiency motors reduce energy usage without compromising performance.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Quality Control Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

OmTrak

JANUARY 14, 2025

Champion Validated Data What wed like to see : Building a transparent data environment where validated information drives decision-making. As building management becomes increasingly complex, accurate asset data will be essential for effective facility maintenance.

Quality Assurance 71

Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Stakeholder Engagement Handover 71

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. Employing preventive measures can save your project from unanticipated disasters in the long run, ensuring trouble-free operation. Error Prevention Measures? Why is Proper Ventilation Vital?

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Consumer Demand for Green Products Consumers are increasingly choosing products that align with their values and seeking eco-friendly options. Companies that prioritize green initiatives often enjoy increased brand loyalty and enhanced reputation. Energy-efficient Operations Energy efficiency is crucial for sustainable growth.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Green Building 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

PAE Engineers enjoys a unique symbol of its brand identity – the company’s Portland headquarters office, which is the world’s first developer-driven Living Building. PAE’s Living Building Challenge The PAE Living Building is a five-story, 58,000-square-foot mixed-use building located in a historic neighborhood in Portland.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Performance Measurement Green Building Real Estate Development 130

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

As we progress through 2024, several emerging trends in green building technology are paving the way for more sustainable and efficient construction practices. Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) One of the most significant innovations in green building is the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT).

Green Building 52

Green Building Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Understanding Commercial Construction Commercial construction involves building structures meant for commercial use. These buildings require complex plumbing systems. This includes skyscrapers, warehouses, and retail centers.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation HVAC System Installation 52

BD+C

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Green Building Council recently unveiled the LEED Dynamic Plaque, which is a new system designed for benchmarking and comparing post-occupancy building performance on a global scale. USGBC is planning to award 25 LEED Dynamic Plaques in the U.S. by the first quarter of 2014 and many more by year’s end. ( [link] ).

Building Performance Measurement 51

Building Performance Measurement Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 51

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. Your portfolio is more than just space—it plays a vital role in the global ecosystem.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The need to decrease indoor noise levels and improve auditory comfort, speech intelligibility, and sound privacy by specifying high-performing, sound-absorbing surfaces or objects is well-established in building standards, guidelines, and rating systems. Standards and guidelines.

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Building Materials Manufacturing 98

BDC Network

JUNE 18, 2024

Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

HVAC Systems 111

HVAC Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Electrical Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

LetsBuild

MAY 26, 2023

For example, you can adopt green building and technology solutions to ensure optimal energy performance and site efficiency. Sustainable construction is an approach to building and construction that emphasises reduced waste production, energy consumption, and material use. Why is sustainable construction important?

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Lean Construction Green Building 105

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.”

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Wall Systems 130

BD+C

JANUARY 9, 2017

Green Building Council released two new pilot certifications , LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities, last month. The city or community then shares performance data to measure and track progress toward those goals.

Building Performance Measurement 73

Building Performance Measurement Green Building 73

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

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 post-occupancy, he acts as a vital link between the construction team and the operations team to ensure buildings perform as designed.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment Piping Installation Public Works 130

Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 45

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Building Performance Measurement 45

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of our lives and has now entered the workplace with a growing emphasis on green solutions for commercial building maintenance. Whether you want to reduce energy use, conserve resources, or boost build environment quality—these green solutions will do all that and more!

Green Building 52

Green Building Maintenance Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The international launch of Cosmolite® , Stone Italiana’s unique, high-performance New Materia made 100% from recycled minerals , forms part of this drive. It’s a bright new opportunity for designers who, whether following their own consciences or because they know it enhances the value of a product, seek out green solutions. “

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design 130

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 51

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Building Performance Measurement 51

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

Environmental Impact Assessment 84

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 84

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 109

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

At the core of this environmentally friendly building transformation is the innovative HempCrete Calculator Tool , intended to streamline the preparation and application of hempcrete-centered undertakings. But what distinguishes hempcrete is its carbon-negative profile.

Green Building 52

Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Materials Material Storage 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. A principal tenet of Passive House design entails siting the building to optimize sun/heat exposure.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design.

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

Building Information Management

MARCH 12, 2013

The incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings typically range from zero to eight percent higher (0 to 8%) than the costs to design and construct conventional buildings. Effective operation of high-performance buildings requires well-trained facilities managers.

Green Building 40

Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 40

Natural Building

MARCH 8, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Energy Conservation Sustainability Architecture 40

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Building Codes 40

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110