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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 21, 2025

Green Builder Media celebrates two decades of bringing green building and sustainable living information to North America with new launches and events. — While media outlets have shuttered and consolidated over the past few years, Green Builder Media thrivesand has big plans for the next 20! Lake City, Colo.

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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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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials. Architects need to consider the local climate, utilize passive design strategies, and incorporate green spaces to minimize the environmental impact.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 5, 2024

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. Lake City, Colo. for around $200,000. Click here to reserve your seat.

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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. In making the award, the US Department of Energy stated, “As part of its Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program, the U.S.

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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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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.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Designed by SmithGroupJJR and constructed by Hourigan Construction, the Center is an international model for energy and water efficiency and climate change resiliency. Body Image: read more.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Eco-friendly practices enhance brand image, attract environmentally-conscious consumers, and improve efficiency by reducing energy use and waste. Companies focusing on sustainable practices benefit from increased consumer interest, operational efficiencies, financial perks, and attracting investors.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Rethinking Energy Consumption: Designing for Efficiency One of the most significant environmental challenges we face is reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to cleaner energy sources.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As the country focuses on sustainable development, key initiatives are being launched to address growing urban needs and support long-term economic resilience top construction projects. Projects focused on renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable transportation are set to receive significant funding. Estimated at $1.4

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

They lower indoor temperatures by reducing heat gaina feature particularly valuable for commercial buildings in hot climates. Their dual advantage of energy efficiency and durability makes them a smart investment choice. Often, its a lush layer of vegetation atop buildings, providing both aesthetic appeal and functionality.

Roofing Systems 52

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In the latest Green Builder Media webinar, renowned code expert Shaunna Mozingo will explore the evolving code and regulatory landscape. She will provide an overview of the 2021 IECC for residential buildings and address where industry professionals and homeowners should focus for maximum energy cost savings. Lake City, Colo.

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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.

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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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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 efforts are reflected in many infrastructure projects designed to modernize port facilities, increase operational efficiency, and significantly reduce environmental impact.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. 8% of respondents plan to do a Living Building Challenge within the next two years.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. What resilience means in contrast to strength is quite bigger in scope.

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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. By using tools like Sage 300 construction , firms can improve operational efficiency, reduce delays, and boost productivity.

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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.”

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

ABM (NYSE: ABM) , a leading provider of integrated facility services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management today announced a strategic partnership with Mainspring Energy, Inc., Mainspring’s state-of-the-art Linear Generators provide efficient, on-site power by converting linear motion into electricity.

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Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Facility Management Sustainability 52

Procore

APRIL 20, 2023

Procore.org , Procore’s social impact arm, provides full platform access to nonprofit builders who are focused on building a sustainable world for future generations to assist worthy causes with technology that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. In 2021, it was a finalist in Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards.

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the quest for sustainability, modern homes have become sanctuaries of energy conservation. Central to this transformation is the strategic application of thermal insulation.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5 Millions of properties across the U.S.

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Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

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. Windows act as self-supporting elements, and the spandrel panels transfer loads efficiently. Designed by the project architect Studio Gang , with Perry Architects Inc.

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Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems Environmental Consulting 103

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.

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Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S.

Ceiling Systems 40

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

Natural Building

MARCH 29, 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.

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Green Building Sustainability Architecture Land Use Regulations 61

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.

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BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change.

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Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. What is their culture like?”

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Embedding resilience into building solutions is the theme at the BUILDING Chicago /Greening the Heartland expo and conference , September 9-11 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. Body Image: read more.

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Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Automation Modular Construction 40

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.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. 1 ranking, while the Golden State slipped to No. and Kentucky.

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Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 43

BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

This will lead to reduced costs, increased quality control, and the potential for improved energy efficiency and decarbonization. — Mike Lawless, Senior Director of Innovation 2. The technology ensures resiliency during long-term power loss from the grid and eliminates reliance on backup generators and the fuel they require.

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

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Retrofitting buildings for sustainability can prepare UK infrastructure for the long-term impact of climate change while improving quality of life. Ageing buildings across the UK are causing several major issues, including high utility costs, poor heating, high carbon emissions, health and safety risks, and more.

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