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Sustainably built environments: specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

degrees above the 20 th century average, with $145 billion in property damages due to hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, droughts, and flooding events–the third most costly year on record.¹ Over the last 10 years (2012-2021), there has been at least $1 trillion in disaster damage costs resulting from 142 weather and climate disaster events.

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

BD+C

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Top construction events and trade shows to attend in Europe for 2023-2024

Lets Build

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.

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Top construction events and trade shows to attend in Europe for 2023-2024

Lets Build

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. The construction events we’ll discuss in this article are ideal for construction executives, senior managers, and those working on digitalisation.

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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People

Green Building Law Update

But Greenbuild has been a prime source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice (. And Greenbuild is sustainable. And if that number does not excite you, Informa tracked and reported the alternative fact that total water footprint of the event was 7,272,158 gallons. Actually my first U.S.

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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People

Green Building Law Update

Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. And Greenbuild is sustainable. more than food prep). I have attended a lot of Greenbuilds.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Fortunately, 2023 has plenty of exciting events and learning opportunities for people in all sectors of the construction industry. We’ve collected several of the most popular events for you to consider adding to your schedule for this year and beyond. If you’d like to have your event added to the list, please reach out to us.