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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021

Pro Builder

San Francisco took the top spot for its energy efficient transportation policies and local government operations, which prioritized investments for efficient and sustainable vehicle fleets and infrastructure. The West Coast dominated the list of energy efficient cities with four California metros in the top 10.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers

GCP Applied Technologies

These instructors included apprenticeship trainers from Indiana, Colorado, California, Hawaii and Oregon. Sustainability. Transportation Infrastructure. These teachers included apprenticeship trainers from Indiana, Colorado, California, Hawaii and Oregon. Structural Solutions. Technical service. hard hat cast hero.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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Bayer CropScience Opens New R&D Site In California

Business Facilities

“We are investing heavily in R&D infrastructure such as laboratories, greenhouses and breeding stations as well as new production capacities and seed processing facilities,” said Bayer CropScience CEO Liam Condon at the official inauguration of the company’s new site. .

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

Photo courtesy Skanska Sustainability is a priority on this project, so to reduce our carbon emissions, we are using regionally sourced wood for the roof of the project. Sustainability components include views of the outdoors for nearly all 43 workstations, and low or no emission material maintains healthier indoor air quality.