The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process. Only requiring four people to set up the Printer, the NEXCON was designed to undertake a variety of types of builds, from smaller format homes to completely customizable homes, industrial buildings, and retail structures. Why is ICC-ES certification important?

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly? can also be used.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2024

With sustainability becoming a global priority, the quest for eco-friendly alternatives in construction has never been more crucial. Amid this sustainability imperative, Carbon Locked Precast Concrete has emerged as a potential game-changer. Cement, a key component of concrete, is the primary culprit, generating approximately 0.9

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Energy Conservation Curing Building Materials Manufacturing 130

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Setting new benchmarks in safety and resilience, pioneering engineering, sophisticated materials, and painstaking design produce buildings that withstand the worst challenges of nature. Creative ideas and cooperative practices merging mostly form modern, safe buildings with long-lasting effects.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative to fortify infrastructure and enhance port resilience for the future of safe freight movement. The Port of Virginia, along with numerous other American ports, is actively pursuing ambitious sustainability goals.

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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.

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Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

The award will enable research to develop an advanced science-based framework for assessing the fire performance of cold-formed steel structures that results in more accurate modeling to ensure increased public safety, resource efficiency and resilience. Sagan of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association.

Fire Protection Systems 242

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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.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 29, 2023

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. But bringing existing homes up to those standards has been far less consistent and hasn’t been at a scale sufficient to make a significant impact.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

PAE Engineers , a sustainable engineering and consulting firm, announced today that it is expanding its operations on the East Coast with the opening of its New York City office. PAEs New York City office is located in a historic building on 150 West 30th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood. Agulles, President and CEO of PAE.

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BD+C

MAY 13, 2014

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

The $58 million project, while primarily designed to solve practical transit challenges, represents something more significant: a chance to redefine how public infrastructure projects approach sustainability in an era demanding greener solutions. Setting New Standards Public projects hold unique influence in the construction marketplace.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Green Building Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 52

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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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.”

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

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 24, 2023

In celebration of Earth Day and the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG), APTIM—a recognized leader in environment, resilience, and sustainability services—has released its annual ESG Report. The 2022 ESG Report is available for free download on APTIM’s website.

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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.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Carrying passengers between Los Angeles/Anaheim and San Francisco in under three hours, California High-Speed Rail is set to become the largest and most sustainable infrastructure project in the nation. Most of the team consists of small businesses or Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Enterprises.

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Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Conservation Infrastructure Development 162

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

This strategic partnership unites three of the leading innovators in the synthetic roofing sector with a shared commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable and high-performance roofing materials. This alliance underscores our collective dedication to meeting the evolving challenges of the building and construction sectors, Rob said.

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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.

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iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Green building certifications offer a valuable framework for assessing and recognizing buildings that meet certain sustainability standards. These certifications provide a standardized framework for measuring and comparing the sustainability of different buildings. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our partnership with Lintec & Linnhoff reflects our commitment to Australias infrastructure needs with advanced, sustainable, and resilient constructionsolutions. In addition, in October 2024, the Lintec CSD2500B was selected to help increase essential road-building activities on three major projects in Jordan.

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Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency Modular Construction 105

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

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.

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BD+C

MARCH 19, 2014

Structures built to green standards have added resilience to destructive storms because green buildings are often constructed with stronger, more sustainable materials than traditional buildings. Standards Codes and Standards'

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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.

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Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) and predecessor ARRB have helped to introduce practical, sustainable alternatives to virgin materials for major infrastructure components. We’ve been researching sustainable options since we started. NTRO Sustainability and Materials Performance National Leader, Dr Clarissa Han.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Construction Today

AUGUST 2, 2023

Building codes and standards that support resilient infrastructure are more important than ever due to the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and other environmental hazards. Buildings should be built with regard to the surrounding natural areas. Striking this balance is a challenge, but it is possible.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Codes Building Standards Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Roads, in particular, scored a D on the report, meaning they are, by and large, below standard and approaching the end of their service life. 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.

Wall Systems 246

Wall Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems Building Resilience 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

The single-family three-bedroom house with an attached garage and about 3,500 square feet of living space offers a new model for sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective residences. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and LEED Platinum is its highest certification.

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Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

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Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

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.

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