BD+C

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Green Building Council (USGBC) has formally adopted RELi, a resilience rating system, meaning that it will soon become a global rating system under the USGBC’s guidance. RELi is patterned on LEED, but prescribes methods for designing more resilient buildings, neighborhoods, and communities.

Building Resilience 65

Building Resilience Building Design Building Standards Green Building 65

The Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2024

Georgia Gets Its First Passive House csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:38 With just one other PHIUS-certified house in the southeastern US, Georgia is the second state to build to the green, zero-carbon standard Georgia just saw the completion of its first certified passive house. We’re really starting to ramp up in the Southeast.”

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Resilience 130

Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. Consider energy-efficient building systems specifically calibrated for Florida’s demanding climate. Critics often frame green building practices as luxury add-ons that public agencies cannot afford.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Green Building Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 52

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced. It will also mean we can serve more developers, allowing them to build more net positive communities across the US.” The new facilities will be asset-light, requiring little capital to get up and running.

Building Automation 242

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 242

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 5, 2024

— Join Green Builder Media on Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 ET for a free webinar on building net zero energy ready homes at an affordable pricepoint. Howard Building Science is building beautiful net zero energy ready homes in Granite Falls, N.C., Lake City, Colo. for around $200,000. Click here to reserve your seat.

Green Building 130

Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Optimization 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

The DOE Housing Innovation Awards are made to those builders who are spurring the housing industry to construct more efficient, healthy, and resilient homes certified to the DOE ZERH program requirements. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and LEED Platinum is its highest certification.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

They lower indoor temperatures by reducing heat gaina feature particularly valuable for commercial buildings in hot climates. Their layered design includes reinforcements like fiberglass mats or polyester, which add resilience against cracking or weathering.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Structural Systems Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 15, 2024

Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center; first on the East Coast to produce on-site green hydrogen energy. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center (EMTOC) that will feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage. Mortenson Co. wsp.com

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

Procore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Together, we’ve continued to build a connected construction industry–one that enables productivity, efficiency and safety. Green Way Limited, another finalist, exemplifies how construction can uplift communities. At Groundbreak, we addressed this challenge head on with the keynote panel, Building the Future Workforce.

Building Products Distribution 69

Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Green Building Specialty Contracting 69

BD+C

MAY 31, 2019

standard , which combines resilience and sustainability, is available for pilot project use. The RELi 2.0 Similar in structure to U.S. Hazard Preparedness.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Building Resilience Structural Systems Green Building 81

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

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

BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

Decarbonization of healthcare With the healthcare industry accounting for a yearly average of 5% of the carbon emissions of industrialized nations, many owners, architects, and engineers have already made commitments to reduce, and eventually eliminate, the carbon footprint of their healthcare building projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Standards 98

BDC Network

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Codes Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Building Materials Manufacturing Painting/finishing Building Materials Green Building 98

Construction Specifier

MAY 15, 2023

The New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange) will be a first-of-its-kind international center for developing and deploying dynamic solutions to the global climate crisis, while acting as a regional hub for the rapidly evolving green economy. It is being described as “beyond zero” as it aims to achieve net-positive sustainability.

Green Building 98

Green Building Building Design Landscaping Building Resilience 98

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

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Their resilient construction and the ability to stack up to six units high made them the perfect choice for my alternative housing trip. This made me look for different ways to build a home. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. This gave me a chance to use fewer new building materials.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Material Storage 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative to fortify infrastructure and enhance port resilience for the future of safe freight movement. These projects involve deepening and widening channels, modernizing terminals, and incorporating green technologies. billion investment, aims to build a state-of-the-art container terminal.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As a part of their work with the Authority, Arup is responsible for several key tasks including renewable energy modeling and procurement, climate change adaptation and resilience, setting sustainable design criteria, managing greenhouse gas and air quality emissions, carbon offsetting, and sustainability reporting.

Renewable Energy Systems 162

Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Conservation Infrastructure Development 162

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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

To address structural challenges, a seismic system with flexible joints was developed in collaboration with Heintges, ensuring the building’s resilience. The tower’s unique bay geometries posed a challenge for window cleaning, leading to the creation of a specialized building maintenance unit (BMU) system. m (6 ft) and 152.4

Flooring Systems 103

Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems Environmental Consulting 103

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Panelists at the “Buildings and Construction for Sustainable Cities: New Key Partnerships for Decarbonization, Adaptation, and Resilience” session during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, on December 6, 2023, at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Courtesy COP28.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Building Codes Building Resilience Green Building 64

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Today, Dunn-Edwards Corporation announced its first-ever Color of the Century, Viridian Odyssey (DE1925), a deep, sophisticated shade of blue-green reminiscent of gazing into the shadowy depths of the ocean. In experts findings, blue and green consistently emerged as the most prominent hues across all years.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Historic Preservation Green Building Building Resilience 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. According to Perkins Eastman, the project was designed as a national model for sustainable, healthy and high-performing schools.

Ceiling Systems 40

Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation 40

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

So, if we’re going to tackle carbon NOW, we need to start to seriously address embodied carbon, which accounts for emissions associated with the production, transportation, and installation of building materials. This comes on the heels of Berkeley’s historic move to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings starting January 1, 2020.

Building Resilience 73

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage 73

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The technology’s ability to be quickly deployed at scale is particularly appealing to large fleet operators seeking to quickly and cost-effectively deploy resilient EV charging infrastructure while reducing emissions and working toward net-zero goals.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Facility Management Sustainability 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. A green roof could be used to mitigate the urban heat island effect. Building science matters. The roof is an essential component of the building enclosure.

Roofing Systems 88

Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Design 88

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability. In fact, how many know it is used in many resilient flooring types? So much of resilient flooring in commercial applications is installed over concrete slabs. Do most people think all rubber comes from a rubber tree?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

Approvals 52

Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

Approvals 52

Approvals Building Codes Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As cities grow and populations increase, the demand for safe and durable buildings rises. Engineering techniques supported by technology are setting new standards for safe, resilient buildings, making it essential for an engineering company to stay at the forefront of these developments.

Building Design 52

Building Design Safety Regulations Building Resilience Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction and local governments in the state, is awarding a record six scholarships as part of its statewide post-secondary scholarship program. We had an outstanding crop of applicants. Basantes, Margate, Fla.,

Green Building 52

Green Building Environmental Consulting Government Works Building Standards 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Today, structural innovations in civil engineering are reshaping the industry, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable, and resilient structures. Shape-memory alloys, on the other hand, are used in structures that need to regain their original form after deformation, providing enhanced resilience in earthquake-prone areas.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Resilience Structural Systems Modular Construction 52