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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Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2023

Quantifying efforts to build more sustainably and with resilience was explored at the Environment Analyst Global Business Summit in Chicago.

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Building Resilience Sustainability 68

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making dollars go further in a high inflation market.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment. For the Make It Resilient 2024 contest , any extreme environment such as a desert, rainforest, deep ocean site, areas prone to flooding, or even another planet can be chosen.

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Building Resilience Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design Building Materials 126

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Serving as a model for resilience and sustainability by demonstrating accessible methods to homeowners, developers and small business owners for living and building more sustainably, the structure is designed to “float” during major flooding to ensure operational continuity and demonstrate resiliency.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

Latest Sustainability Report Details Progress Towards Water Security and New 2030 Commitments to Reduce Global Water Demand WASHINGTON, DC – Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is expanding its sustainability commitments with new 2030 water stewardship goals, following the company’s combination with Evoqua.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials. are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2024

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

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Energy Conservation Curing Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Adoption of Bio-Based Building Materials: A Step Towards Sustainable Construction Bio-based building materials, including hempcrete and bamboo, are revolutionizing sustainable construction. Discover their environmental benefits, performance, and future potential as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials.

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Building Materials Sustainability Building Resilience Green Building 104

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Key Highlights Architects play a crucial role in designing community living projects that prioritize both environmental and social sustainability. Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation 52

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Importance of High-Performance Building Envelope Systems in New Home ConstructionThe construction of new homes is evolving rapidly, with energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience becoming essential components of the building process.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Importance of High-Performance Building Envelope Systems in New Home ConstructionThe construction of new homes is evolving rapidly, with energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience becoming essential components of the building process.

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Strong Tie

MARCH 12, 2024

Simpson Strong-Tie is participating in NHERI Converging Design , the third phase of testing a six-story mass timber building on the NHERI UCSD shake table. This project follows up on the testing of a ten-story mass timber building with the NHERI TallWood project. Learn more about this project and our live testing event.

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Building Resilience Building Design Structural Systems Building Optimization 72

Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

To put this into perspective, according to Sustainability Victoria, more than 500 quarries produce about 500 million tonnes of heavy construction materials every year. The infrastructure and roads sectors rely heavily on raw materials, as such the importance of sustainable materials and alternatives has grown significantly. Image: SPA.

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Sustainability Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Government Works 105

Construction Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the hunt for sustainable development and climate-resilient construction methods, the construction industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards more eco-friendly materials. Among these, timber emerges as a beacon of innovation and environmental stewardship.

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Sustainability Building Resilience Building Materials 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The dead load of NWC limits span length and increases substructure requirements, all of which work against the goals of building long-lasting and efficient infrastructure. In areas that need seismically resilient bridges, SLC’s reduced dead loads can also weaken the magnitude of seismic forces that act on a structure.

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Sustainability Infrastructure Development Curing Structural Systems 264

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Panelists at the “Buildings and Construction for Sustainable Cities: New Key Partnerships for Decarbonization, Adaptation, and Resilience” session during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, on December 6, 2023, at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Courtesy COP28.

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Sustainability Building Codes Building Resilience Green Building 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2023

SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards. ResilienceLens TM measures the “resilience value” of potential projects.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Risk Management 100

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. °C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

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Sustainability Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 98

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Attended by local community members, students, faculty, and media representatives, the event marked a milestone in SEARK’s ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient campus environment. “We This initiative signifies SEARK’s vision of fostering a sustainable environment for both students and the broader community.”

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Sustainability Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

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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Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

BD+C

MARCH 7, 2019

These radical temperatures capture headlines, and they are capturing the attention of real estate developers who have a role to play in community resilience to climate extremes.

Building Resilience 105

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Sustainability 105

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones? It is important to note new builds in WUI zones are primarily residential, but commercial builds in these regions are not uncommon. Primarily for affordability.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Zoning Building Permits Building Optimization 52

BDC Network

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Optimization 52

The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most? Chart: courtesy NAHB Read more Energy Efficiency NAHB Market Data + Trends Green Design Sustainability Sustainability The top practices are listed in the chart below by builder level of green engagement.

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Green Building Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Resilience 130

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. The above examples demonstrate how sustainability could be traded-off against the benefits brought about by technology.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. and “What are the objectives for sustainability, efficiency, resiliency, health, risk mitigation, performance, reliability, and accountability?”

Building Optimization 245

Building Optimization Building Resilience Sustainability Public Works 245

Construction Today

AUGUST 2, 2023

Building codes and standards that support resilient infrastructure are more important than ever due to the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and other environmental hazards. Buildings should be built with regard to the surrounding natural areas. Striking this balance is a challenge, but it is possible.

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Building Resilience Building Codes Building Standards Energy Conservation 52

ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2023

Quantifying efforts to build more sustainably and with resilience was the focus of the Environment Analyst Global Business Summit in Chicago.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Building Resilience 69

BDC Network

JULY 26, 2023

Carbon Neutrality at HKS, with Rand Ekman, Chief Sustainability Officer 0 dbarista Wed, 07/26/2023 - 11:40 Rand Ekman, Chief Sustainability Officer at HKS Inc., Sustainability Rand Ekman, Chief Sustainability Officer at HKS Inc., discusses the firm's decarbonization strategy and carbon footprint assessment.

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Sustainability Building Resilience Building Materials Building Design 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bethesda, and at the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Director, SFPE Foundation.  “For Director, SFPE Foundation. “While

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Public Works Building Resilience Sustainability Building Codes 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“Hurricane Helene has highlighted how vital it is for our communities to be resilient. MacDill 48 Park exemplifies Tampa’s dedication to sustainability. As the federal government continues to implement the monumental Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which included a record $50 billion for resilience needs across the U.S.,

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Public Works Building Resilience Green Building Government Works 100

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Their collaboration focuses predominantly on creating energy-efficient, sustainable housing solutions for low-income families. The BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative aims to construct over 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes. Habitat for Humanity International said in a recent press release.

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