CCR Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Without these fundamentals, your labor costs will likely exceed that of hiring a more efficient professional. Make sure their expertise spans buildings like warehouses, retail stores, office complexes, and manufacturing plants, or other properties in line with your specific roofing needs.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty Energy Efficiency 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

The post Sustainability and Green Building: The Evolving Role of Quantity Surveyors in Dublin appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction to Green Building Sustainable construction is no longer a niche market, especially in cities like Dublin where the demand for eco-friendly buildings is rapidly increasing.

Green Building 64

Green Building Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency 64

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

ha (87 acres), Class A industrial park on the site of a former horse racing track and will consist of eight buildings. Phase one of the project will comprise 57,668 m 2 (620,738 sf) across four buildings. The buildings will include a 914.4 clear height and 165 dock doors with two drive-in doors per building.

Wall Systems 105

Wall Systems Green Building Roofing Systems Landscaping 105

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.

Green Building 52

Green Building Architecture Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 52

PN - Project Management

MAY 16, 2022

Commercial buildings account for a large percentage of the overall carbon emissions in the world. Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Design HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). This trend aims to improve efficiency, precision, and safety on construction sites.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 109

Building Information Management

MARCH 12, 2013

Efficient project delivery methods such as JOC, Job Order Contracting, and SABER are an important element in the renovation, repair and sustainability of facilities. The additional incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings are relatively small when compared to total life-cycle costs.

Green Building 40

Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Energy and Water Efficiency; and. Sustainability.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As architects, builders, and developers aim to decrease their carbon footprints and boost energy efficiency, a historical material has gained fresh popularity: hempcrete. Structures built using hempcrete have been found to require less energy due to the material’s innate insulating capabilities.

Green Building 52

Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Materials Material Storage 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Understanding the Core of Construction Economy At the core of every successful construction endeavour is a commitment to precision, foresight, and efficiency. This is where the expertise of Pekaj Group & estimating solutions sails to the rescue. An overestimate can cost you the bid; an underestimate can cost you your margins.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Sustainability 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

It will also explore the broader significance of steel in sustainable building practices, highlighting the interplay between resilience and sustainability in infrastructure development. The collapse of the I-95 bridge in Philadelphia in June 2023 disrupted travel for an estimated 160,000 drivers per day , including 14,000 commercial trucks.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 130

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.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Codes Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Natural Building

JULY 1, 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.

Green Building 49

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Building Materials 49

Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. By Dominique Cantelme. From the July/August 2021 Issue.

Renewable Energy Systems 115

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 115

BDC Network

JULY 17, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 Office Buildings Smart building technologies, including modern access control systems, are transforming coworking spaces by advancing sustainability initiatives and offering new ways to create and operate efficient working spaces.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building 59

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The increasing awareness of environmental impacts caused by consumption has heightened interest in sustainability and green practices, particularly in the building and construction industry. This is especially pertinent as Australia strives to meet its net-zero target amidst rising demands for green legislation and regulations.

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 22, 2022

The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle. And the structure itself can be unscrewed, enabling the building to be dismantled and moved whenever needed. Across the EU, buildings account for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) campus’s new mass timber building recently completed construction. Images courtesy LMN Architects Defined by its mass timber structure and exposed wood elements, University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) campus’s new undergraduate building recently completed construction.

Green Building 59

Green Building Building Controls Building Design Energy Efficiency 59

Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Greensburg, a farming community in southwestern Kansas with a population of 900 rebuilt “green” after a tornado barreled through at more than 200 miles per hour and nearly wiped it off the map in 2007. A business park built to attract companies and clean-energy jobs remains empty. Not everything has been easy, residents say.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Green Building Electrical Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

Recently, Takeuchi-US put that plan into action by installing energy-efficient solar panels at its locations in Pendergrass, Georgia and Moore, South Carolina. The new solar panels will cover about 85 percent of the energy needs at those two facilities. We began meeting with solar energy companies in late summer 2022.

Renewable Energy Systems 59

Renewable Energy Systems Building Products Distribution Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems 59

Natural Building

MAY 16, 2007

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.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Plumbing 40

Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

There are tightening governmental regulations that mandate minimum thresholds of energy efficiency and durability in new builds. In fact, the federal government has an ambitious plan of achieving net-zero building emissions by 2045. This helps regulate light and heat entrance into the building.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems 52

Natural Building

JANUARY 30, 2022

Tom Marsik and Kristin Donaldson of University of Alaska in Dillingham, Alaska earned World Record Academy ‘s “2021 Green House of the Year ” honor, after setting the world record for being the World’s Tightest Residential Building. Marsik says the “passive house” is “net zero energy ready.”

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Design Building Standards 52

Natural Building

MAY 19, 2007

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.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems 40

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Challenges of building with carbon fibre Like any material, while the advantages of carbon fibre are evident – strength, minimal impact on its integrity due to corrosion and greatly reduced weight – it also has its downsides. The material is labour-intensive and relatively expensive to produce, and making it requires a lot of energy.

Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Products Distribution Energy Efficiency 105

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Optimization 59

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008. performance building rating system in the United States. 106 Greenway.

Environmental Consulting 55

Environmental Consulting Green Building Project Management Consulting Renewable Energy Systems 55

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

As businesses and stakeholders increasingly prioritize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility, the landscape of commercial construction continues to evolve. It also aids in precise cost estimation and resource allocation, leading to more efficient project management and better outcomes.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52

Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Regarding real estate specifically, the latest Global Status Report released by UNEP this week found that built environment energy consumption has increased beyond pre-pandemic peak levels by 2%, calling for an urgent increase in energy efficiency in both new construction and existing buildings.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Energy Efficiency Building Standards Green Building 52

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. In addition to bearing these characteristics, a resilient building is flexibly designed, resource efficient, and energy efficient as well.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 5, 2013

“New recommendations by a National Research Council (NRC) expert panel on green and sustainable building performance could lead to a revolution in building science by creating the first large building performance database” – Paul Fisette, University of Massachusetts Amherst. (Source: UMass Amherst).

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Green Building 40

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The UK construction sector has a skills gap despite ambitious building targets. Built-to-measure windows are a quick solution, simplify installation, save on labour and improve building performance. You should be ready to find creative solutions to enhance efficiency and better stay ahead of project deadlines.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s also plenty of good news: infrastructure investments are pouring in, sustainability continues to be a focus, and digital technologies are helping firms be more efficient. trillion estimated in global construction output by 2025. This is driven by the increasing demand for infrastructure, warehouses, and industrial buildings.

Infrastructure Development 98

Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management Consulting Green Building 98

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

Following the move into a new and energy efficient facility and investing in state-of-the-art equipment, Sheet Metal Supply (SMS) has recently flipped the switch to operating 100 percent on solar power. Companies like Sheet Metal Supply are building a greener, more sustainable future.”

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency Wall Systems Green Building 52

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Energy savings. Net zero building design and air leakage. Estimating energy savings. Protecting your building envelope. Energy savings.

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Building Standards 60

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Why is RAAC unsafe?

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building 64