BD+C

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its LEED Positive vision statement and LEED development roadmap that will “lay the foundation for a future of LEED that is regenerative.”.

Foundation Systems 95

Foundation Systems Green Building 95

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

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 Architecture Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems 49

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Your portfolio is more than just space—it plays a vital role in the global ecosystem.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

A “Passive House” is a high-performance building standard developed by the Passive House Institute and is the only internationally recognized, performance-based energy standard in construction. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and LEED Platinum is its highest certification.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. This gave me a chance to use fewer new building materials. It also reduces the environmental damage that comes from building regular homes.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Material Storage 52

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

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 Architecture Sustainability Public Works 49

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

An innovative, energy-efficient biodigester system that transforms poultry waste in Mozambique into clean energy and biofertilizers, a strategy that enriches soil, increases crop yields and reduces pollution. Positive environmental change happens when we work together, says DeBruyn. For more information, please visit kcad.edu.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Energy Efficiency Change Management Collaboration 52

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 26, 2012

In preparation for potential challenges, the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has created a task force to defend Snyder’s action. Building Information Modeling -- Earlier this month, the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) announced the formation of the 3D Portrayal Standards Working group.

Green Building 120

Green Building Building Standards Environmental Consulting Surveying 120

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the giving mission of Dubai Health , is receiving donations of approximately AED 1.2 Featuring 19 gardens, green space will be placed throughout the hospital campus, creating a healing space for patients and their families. billion to be invested in developing the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital.

Building Standards 130

Building Standards Building Design Green Building Foundation Systems 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

When debris builds up, water has nowhere to go, leading to leaks, mold growth, and even structural issues. Use a gutter guard system to reduce buildup. Ensure downspouts direct water away from your home’s foundation. It might not seem like a big deal, but clogged gutters can cause serious damage to your roof.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Roofing Systems Inspection Structural Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. These materials come from demolished buildings and are repurposed for new construction, reducing waste and cutting material costs.

Masonry 52

Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Managing the increased pest activity during spring is integral to having a worry-free experience and keeping your homes foundation strong all year long. Its important to understand that rodents and termites can cause significant damage to the structure of your house, affecting both the foundation and aesthetics of your property.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Quality Control Property Management Cost Control 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

Paulson Center is a new multipurpose campus building aligned with the university’s Climate Action Plan, aiming to be one of the greenest urban campuses in the U.S. The building embodies the spirit of the university and fosters fresh ways to learn, connect, work, play, and live. In addition to an efficient filtration system, the John A.

Flooring Systems 97

Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Roofing Systems 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 162

Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Conservation Infrastructure Development 162

BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. Mass Timber Provides Fire Safety Wood possesses unique fire-resistant properties.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials Building Controls 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. The manufacturing, construction and building sectors account for 17% and 4% of GHG emissions in the region respectively.

Environmental Impact Assessment 84

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 84

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

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 Sustainability Architecture Building Codes 40

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

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. As the engineering industry embraces more sustainable standards and building practices, resilient building materials play an integral role.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. m (14 ft), 5.18

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

CivilJungle

MARCH 24, 2021

Green Retaining Wall. To provide stability against overturning reinforced concrete walls on the spread , the foundation is gravity structures. The concrete cantilever retaining wall also consists that’s a type of walls, which are connected to the foundation. Green Retaining Wall. Reinforced Retaining Wall.

Wall Systems 97

Wall Systems Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Structural Systems 97

Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

Chris Magwood’s Making Better Buildings is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. To my knowledge, building science has never been approached with such an attitude of precise evaluation of all of the factors that affect the environmental impact of materials and building systems.

Roofing Systems 63

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems Flooring Systems 63

Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

All of these communities share a few common elements, such as locally grown and managed food sources, renewable energy and waste treatment systems on the property, shared spaces and resources, community gatherings, or shared businesses. Some ecovillages also run educational programs for residents and visitors.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Green Building Energy Efficiency 98

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. This approach avoids unnecessarily analyzing all the detailed system data and only focuses on the data with anomalies.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ This approach avoids unnecessarily analyzing all the detailed system data and only focuses on the data with anomalies.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Green Building Council (USGBC) and Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced today the 11 projects selected for the 2014 Affordable Green Neighborhoods (AGN) grant program. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers'

Green Building 45

Green Building Foundation Systems Facility Management Building Design 45

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Five and a half years after the opening of Seattle's super-sustainable Bullitt Center speculative office building, the Washington State Dept. of Health has given the Bullitt Foundation the green light to flip the switch on its treatment system that turns rainwater into potable water.

Foundation Systems 48

Foundation Systems Green Building Sustainability 48

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

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2017

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Each year more and more eco-conscious buildings are being erected across the world. Designed as part of the Living Building Challenge , the R.W.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Green Building Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

There are existing systems that have worked (or at least, have gotten the job done), and then there’s the next step in the evolution of these systems. Whether it’s a matter of maintaining the status quo, or due to a system that is vulnerable to errors, this information is often siloed off from the team.

General Contracting 98

General Contracting Project Management Foundation Systems Construction Management 98

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

When specifying interior finishes such as flooring, building professionals should take the utmost care to ensure all materials help advance these overarching quality measurement components. healthcare system every year, with “tens of thousands of lives lost” annually.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

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

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

With the rising demand for eco-friendly designs, homeowners and businesses seek innovative ways to incorporate green principles into their outdoor areas. Improve Practicality: Green designs are practical by nature. This includes ensuring easy access for maintenance or repairs so that systems like AC units can be serviced efficiently.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Green Building 52

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Cubo’s bamboo homes incorporate many aspects of the traditional “Bahay Kubo” including a raised foundation and louvers, a type of window blind that allows natural ventilation and light. Cubo isn’t the only company to see the potential of bamboo as a strong, sustainable building material.

Green Building 52

Green Building Foundation Systems Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems 52

Building Radar

JANUARY 21, 2020

Lean and green – an abstract of the green construction industry Green construction, referring to both structure and the utilisation of environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient processes, no longer bears the stigma of companies run by starry-eyed idealists or business hippies. The future of green construction 1.

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Lean Construction Green Building Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52