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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

The educators at Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, Florida have been practicing modular construction long before it became popular. For over eight years, the leading global provider of building materials has partnered with the Academy to provide needed products and educate their students.

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Project Management + Sustainability: FAQ

Stok

“What will it take to achieve the sustainability goals of our project?” Whether your sustainable project involves goals around carbon reduction, healthy indoor environments, or energy efficiency, the short answer is it takes additional coordination and planning and likely requires strategic consultants. 2: Design & Engineering.

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EBS Donates Energy Audits & Green Education to Mission High School

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We also believe strongly in the power of education to promote sustainability. EBS News Energy Energy Auditing Green Building Lifestyle Sustainability Value' To that end, in our most recent EBS team day of service [.].

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City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification

Business Facilities

The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve LEED Gold status under the USGBC's more stringent LEED v4.1 Read: City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification at BusinessFacilities.com. rating system.

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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

Natural Building

The couple founded Plenitud , a nonprofit educational farm and community in the western part of the island. They build these homes as emergency relief and promote SuperAdobe as a alternative to other kinds of new homes in case other category 5 hurricanes strike.

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Scottish school dome designed by Eden Project architect

Construction Enquirer

One of Scotland’s leading independent schools has got the planning go-ahead for a pioneering domed education building that will lead in the development of low embodied carbon construction. Andrew Whalley, chairman of Grimshaw Architects, said: “The Futures Institute building is an exemplar of sustainable architecture.

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City leaders call for more cash for green building skills

Construction Enquirer

Chairman of the City of London Corporation Planning and Transport Committee, Shravan Joshi, said: “The built environment is critical in supporting central London’s transition to a more sustainable economy. “Buildings have substantial carbon footprints, so reducing emissions in the sector will be pivotal for addressing climate change.

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