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Dunn-Edwards Unveils Color of the Century: Viridian Odyssey

CCR Magazine

Today, Dunn-Edwards Corporation announced its first-ever Color of the Century, Viridian Odyssey (DE1925), a deep, sophisticated shade of blue-green reminiscent of gazing into the shadowy depths of the ocean. In experts findings, blue and green consistently emerged as the most prominent hues across all years.

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6 Wonderful Reasons the UK Needs to Embrace the Retrofit Renaissance

UK Construction Blog

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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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

The high-performance house has a geothermal HVAC system, spray foam insulation, certified green framing lumber, certified green windows and doors, and a sustainably sourced cedar shake roof. into a much larger villa while preserving both the home’s original character and nearby saguaro cacti and mesquite trees is no easy task.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Optimal site selection also takes into account access to public transportation, reducing carbon footprints associated with commuting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Using eco-friendly materials significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your building projects. What qualifies as eco-friendly materials?

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. Historically, construction has been behind the curve in adopting technology.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Optimal site selection also takes into account access to public transportation, reducing carbon footprints associated with commuting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Using eco-friendly materials significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your building projects. What qualifies as eco-friendly materials?