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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.

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Best Project, Airport/Port: Tocumen International Airport Expansion Program

ENR Construction

The expansion of Tocumen International Airport added a 116,000-sq-meter terminal and 20 gates, along with infrastructure upgrades for larger aircraft to increase capacity at what is now Central America’s busiest airport.

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Istanbul Mega-Airport is First Non-North America Infrastructure Project to Seek Sustainable Rating

ENR Construction

The Istanbul New Airport, set to be the world’s largest when finished by 2028, also may be the first infrastructure project beyond North America to gain an Envision sustainability rating from the U.S.-based based Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

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The U.S. Infrastructure Bill: What It Means to You

Fieldwire

infrastructure bill signed by President Biden in November 2021 means billions of dollars will be flowing to various governmental agencies over the next five years, translating to numerous new construction projects and jobs. Associated General Contractors of America chief executive officer Stephen E. Water systems and infrastructure. $55.

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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) was recently signed into law in the United States and it’s poised to have a significant impact on the construction industry. This is the biggest investment [in infrastructure] we’ve seen in our lifetimes, and definitely within my parents’ lifetimes since Eisenhower.

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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Denver Airport. Al Maktoum Airport, Dubai. Q5: By 2025, what is the projected amount that will be spent on buildings, infrastructure and installations. Big airports equals big bills. The Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai is a gigantic project! Q1: What is the largest construction project in the world? Eiffel Tower.

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Did Obama Adequately Address the Nation’s ‘Infrastructure Deficit’ During His State of the Union Speech?

Construction Dive

At such a crucial stage in America’s effort to address its “infrastructure deficit,” with billions of dollars for the construction industry hanging in the balance, every decision on this front becomes paramount.

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