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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

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. New homes also have benefited from code requirements that reduce energy use and improve indoor environments.

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Sustainability and the Port of Virginia

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. These improvements will enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

Functioning as a living lab, the center enables students to engage with sustainability practices, conduct environmental studies, and brainstorm solutions to various challenges. A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls.

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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

With increasing urgency, building owners, architects and contractors are turning to metal buildings to deliver resilient, robust and safe buildings to better mitigate risk. “In Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events. According to Dr. W.

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Revolutionizing Concrete Production: The Sustainable Future of Carbon Locked™ Precast Concrete

Civil + Structural Engineer

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

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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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Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura® ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

The Pro Builder

Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.