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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. The work will also strengthen the port’s operational efficiency and capacity while prioritizing energy and water efficiency by incorporating renewable and fossil fuel-free options.

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CCCT with Ben Meyer, Building Enclosure Business Director at Siplast

CCR Magazine

Enhances energy-efficiency and reduce carbon from the building operations to meet sustainability goals. Ben Meyer is from Virginia and discusses his background, including his experience working with the Department of Energy. Ben Meyer highlights an energy report he worked on, focusing on improving energy efficiency in buildings.

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

iii) Without regard to affixation, the installation of central heating, air conditioning, storm windows or awnings.” ” Lastly, a “private residence” includes single and multi-family dwellings of no more than two units, and single units located in buildings like condos or co-ops. Penalties for non-compliance.

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Serge Ferrari Group Announces Winner of Custom Color Contest

CCR Magazine

Serge Ferrari Group , a leader indesigning, developing, and manufacturing innovative composite fabrics, proudly announces the winner of the companys international contest, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Soltis 502 Proof, the companys flagship waterproof membrane fabric.

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Overcladding for old masonry façades: why it is important to think performance first

Construction Specifier

Investing in smart, context-sensitive overcladdings—as well as upgrading older masonry buildings with new, energy-wise envelope improvements—can contribute to not just better buildings but also improved neighborhoods. Successful applications hinge largely on having a sound masonry wall beneath. as improvements to wall R-value.

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How Geothermal and Radiant Heat can Save Money and be More

Natural Building

The debate includes technologies like radiant floor heating, geothermal, photovoltaic (solar electric) and hydronic solar water heating systems (solar thermal), wind turbine technology, methane accumulators for septic systems and other biomass based energy collectors, etc. Why invest in geothermal?

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: New National.

Natural Building

Covered entries and large roof overhangs, termite resistant construction and proper waterproofing and flashing are good. The use of recycled, renewable, and local materials, along with a life-cycle analysis for materials, can all gain points. Energy Efficiency. Here they consider the type of heating system used.