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Sustainable Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Sustainable building is using energy-efficient and healthier materials and the intelligent integration of design, construction, and operation of each home so it delivers benefits like healthier living, less maintenance, and durability not just for the next 15 years, but for decades to come. .

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. Today, governments and private entities are increasingly implementing environmental regulations and incentives that reward companies for adopting sustainable practices.

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Top Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. The good news? Bendable concrete is also more sustainable.

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Kentucky: Investing In Sustainable Growth

Business Facilities

The Bluegrass State is preparing for statewide growth with site upgrades and new partnerships. Read: Kentucky: Investing In Sustainable Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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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. It will also promote the delivery of a new National Retrofit and Green Skills Strategy for commercial developments.

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Homes England names technical consultants line-up

Construction Enquirer

The new two-part lotted structure provides direct access to suppliers with a place-making specialism. DaRTS partners Lot 1 – end-to-end technical and professional services – value ÂŁ140m Structural and civil engineering, transport and traffic services and environment and sustainability services.