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Construction’s Role in Building a Sustainable Future

CCR Magazine

The construction industry again being one of the strategic thrust areas of development for any country is instrumental in this process. Thus, the direct, extended, and broader kinds of involvement in operation of construction projects can substantially contribute to the establishment of a better future geared towards sustainability.

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Sustainable Construction: Future Trends & Innovations

CCR Magazine

In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discourse, the construction industry stands at a crucial crossroads. Sustainable construction isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessary evolution in building practices. Sustainable Urban Planning Sustainable construction goes beyond individual buildings.

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California’s unconventional office tower: Remarkable beyond its appearance

Construction Specifier

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. m (14 ft), 5.18

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BDC Network

Industrialized construction High-volume off-site construction, prefabrication, and on-site construction automation will continue to advance in response to ongoing labor and material challenges. Read on to learn more about what owners, designers, and end users can expect to see more of in 2023 and beyond.

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Why decarbonizing hospitals smartly is better than electrification for healthcare design

BDC Network

Tariq Amlani, Cyrus Jeejeebhoy, and Elmira Reisi Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Engineers Energy Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction There’s a new conversation happening in healthcare today. Grid quality Some clients assume that electrification means accessing clean energy.

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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.

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

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.