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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S. concrete) in the substructure.

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Sustainable Construction: Future Trends & Innovations

CCR Magazine

In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discourse, the construction industry stands at a crucial crossroads. Today, there is an increasing preference for materials that leave a minimal environmental footprint, such as bamboo, recycled plastics, and reclaimed wood.

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10 Key Trends in the Construction Industry This Year

CCR Magazine

Builders are increasingly opting for materials that are not only environmentally friendly but also energy-efficient. Technologies such as solar panels are becoming commonplace, and many new buildings are designed to minimize energy consumption.

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Construction’s Role in Building a Sustainable Future

CCR Magazine

Thus, this blog aims to discuss the positive role of construction in developing sustainable solutions, sharing innovations, new technologies that can be utilized to incorporate sustainable development into construction projects, as well as the general impact on society and the environment.

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Balancing Affordability and Quality in Multi-Family Construction

CCR Magazine

Factors Influencing Affordability and Quality Construction Materials: The choice of construction materials significantly impacts both affordability and quality. Careful consideration of spatial arrangements, natural lighting, and ventilation can enhance the living experience while minimizing energy consumption.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions. C above pre-industrial levels.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Alec has a passion for creating systems and processes that enhance production efficiency, and under her leadership, MPS saw vast improvements in system consolidation, cross-departmental efficiency and the customer experience. CPPI), Brad worked with the firm's teams to integrate their ERP system with cost management.