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HS2 gets green light for Buckinghamshire viaduct

Construction Enquirer

A 345-metre-long viaduct that will take HS2 trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover has been given the green light by Buckinghamshire Council. Structurally, the viaduct girders will use an innovative ‘double composite’ approach, like the nearby Wendover Dean Viaduct.

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Ontario Investing Nearly $4M In Mass Timber Innovation

Business Facilities

. “Our government is working hard to make Ontario open for business and open for jobs by creating an environment where job creators can grow, invest and thrive,” said John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. Thomas, contributing to our goal of balancing a healthy environment and healthy economy.”

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The future of sustainable and affordable housing

Lets Build

Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Sustainable homes do not only help the environment by reducing the overall environmental impact during and after construction, but it contributes towards many social and economic benefits. Read also: What is Green Construction.

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Health & The Built Environment: Scales of Impact

Stok

So stok teamed up with ILFI and other changemakers to take a fresh look at one of the biggest movements in the industry: health and the built environment. Product: Green Chemistry. The post Health & The Built Environment: Scales of Impact appeared first on stok. Photo credit: Jasper Sanidad , NRDC San Francisco office.

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The Importance of Valves in Green Building

Constructonomics

It turned out that I should have been afraid of the house, though! The house was another matter altogether. My friend failed to explain exactly what she meant when she said she lived in a green house. I was thinking shades of green, not 20 watt light bulbs and a gravitational water supply that trickled at best.

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Greenbuild Clearly Showed the State of LEED is Strong

Green Building Law Update

Possibly more accurately stated, this is a report on the state of the LEED green building rating system. It is a given that each year Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for networking with others across the environmental industrial complex and for learning about what is new from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Innovative Roofing Options for A More Sustainable Home

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Aesthetic value aside, green homes are energy-efficient; they use less energy and are much cheaper to run. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an outdated one, these innovative roofing options will keep you from spending an excessive amount of money to cool your home. Green Roof.