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Leading the Movement in Green Transportation: California High-Speed Rail

Civil + Structural Engineer

Overseen by the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), the system will transform mobility in California for the benefit of communities and the environment, and is the centerpiece for achieving the state’s climate and sustainability goals.

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RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material now made with 50% less CO2

Civil + Structural Engineer

To power this efficient process, the electric energy largely is generated from renewable sources including water and wind power. With a lifespan of 100 years or more, our resilient products also reduce the need for product replacement. and Canada Green Building Councils’ LEED® criteria.

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

BDC Network

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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Construction’s Role in Building a Sustainable Future

CCR Magazine

Yet it remains a very material, energy- and water-hungry band, creating prodigious quantities of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The Role of Construction in Sustainable Development Eco-Friendly Materials: Choosing the right material is a crucial element in the concept of green building.

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Net-Zero Marvels: Carbon-Free Commercial Building Design?

CCR Magazine

Unfortunately, one of the biggest issues standing in the way of this goal is the building industry. Buildings, which include the energy used for construction and design as well as for operation, account for over one-third of global carbon emissions according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). What is Net-Zero?

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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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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BDC Network

rcassidy Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:44 Andrew Lehrer and Tyler Jensen, Environmental Systems Design A significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure and operating expenses. The green power market, a subset of the larger electricity market in the U.S.,