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DOE Announces Funding for Communities Adopting Energy-Efficient Building Codes

The Pro Builder

Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced over $240 million in grants to 19 state and local governments to adopt and implement advanced energy-efficient building codes. The funding is also part of the Justice40 Initiative, which ensures that 40% of these benefits reach disadvantaged communities.

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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information reported that 18 events in 2022 caused 474 direct/indirect fatalities, and at least $165 billion in damage. Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events.

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Southeast Arkansas College and Bernhard Illuminate a Sustainable Future at “Flip the Switch” Event

Civil + Structural Engineer

– Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) and Bernhard joined forces in a groundbreaking “Flip the Switch” Event on Thursday, February 7, 2024, unveiling a cutting-edge Solar Array and Energy Efficiency Upgrades at SEARK’s Welcome Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

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Oregon mass timber athletic center exceeds energy efficiency requirements

Construction Specifier

The new mass timber athletic center at the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in Portland utilizes a highly efficient envelope, passive cooling, and minimal mechanical conditioning to achieve an 82 percent reduction in energy use from the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption (CBEC) baseline, with an energy use intensity (EUI) of 15 kBtu/sf/year.

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New Webinar: Building Code Update—Prepare for Upcoming Changes

Civil + Structural Engineer

After years of working with code officials, designers, contractors, and energy raters, expert Shaunna Mozingo has learned a lot about how codes are interpreted—and misinterpreted—how they are used, and which areas of the code create the most confusion. Mozingo will offer tips on how to read, interpret, and use new code elements.

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Zero Energy Workforce Housing for $200,000

Civil + Structural Engineer

Learn how this builder is constructing net zero energy ready, affordable workforce housing. — 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. Provide healthy indoor air quality with high-efficiency filtration and ventilation.

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Rebuilding from the Wreckage with Nudura ICFs

The Pro Builder

In the aftermath of this devastating event, the family prioritized rebuilding a strong, durable home that was disaster resilient. ICFs create a durable building enclosure that can withstand many different forces of nature. I was actually thinking of building with ICFs as a contractor.