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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. It also must meet the standards for the Red List-compliant materials and quality of its indoor environment.

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

Autodesk Construction Cloud

These stats may be tough to swallow, but the good news is there are actions we can take as an industry to offset our negative impact on the environment. The project received the Living Building Challenge certification in 2021 by meeting rigorous sustainability standards. This creative solution also saved the project money.

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USGBC Wants You to Comment on the Next Version of LEED

Green Building Law Update

have been criticized for not going far enough to address, and will almost certainly find their way into the next generation rating system, it is social equity and matters of occupant health. could become the foundation of LEED certification. But if there are two issues that LEED v4 and v4.1

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. population.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She’s part of various internal groups within the organization, including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and notably a board member on both the Connecting Women and Building PRIDE affinity groups. . He’s helped create new jobs and enabled the firm to retain top talent by creating an environment where employees can thrive. .

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5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Stok

This year, USGBC’s GreenerBuilder hit home with the Brené Brown-inspired message that it’s critical to lead with courage and vulnerability as we forge a better future through our built environment and beyond. At the forefront is equity. 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First. 4: Resiliency is on the rise. Evan Reis from the U.S.