Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall. 2024 promises to be a transformative year for public companies when it comes to reporting on strides made toward greater environmental sustainability.[

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

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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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Each year, the mainstream definition of “sustainable design” continues to broaden its reach. The emphasis has expanded far beyond energy, water and site into public health, social equity, wellness and transparency– underscoring how our effect on the environment is inextricably linked with its effects on us.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

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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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023 has been introduced by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and US Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA).

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Top Sustainable Features Buyers Want. When provided with the option, the majority of buyers say they would choose sustainable options, such as passive solar design and durable materials. So in turn our homes needs to do a lot more for us.”. Sustainability. Sustainability. cbroderick. Fri, 02/12/2021 - 09:06.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

The push for sustainable construction. Last year, in a huge step toward sustainable construction, Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor, announced a set of governance, economic, social and environmental criteria—which it terms a quadruple bottom line—that will inform future investment recommendations.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2017

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. Construction Material.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2017

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Below, we look at five leaders in green building that made us take a second look. Kern Center at Hampshire College is a self-sustaining structure.

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Construction Today

JANUARY 4, 2024

These projects span across various innovative sectors… Source The post The Meteoric Rise in US Construction Activity appeared first on Construction Today. This period has seen a plethora of construction projects, collectively valued at an astonishing $500 billion, each project exceeding the billion-dollar mark.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Sustainability Professor, Steven Moore, wants Queen’s University in Ontario Canada to be a moral and sustainable leader through their actions. Moore models sustainability through his own lifestyle, living in an earth-sheltered house in Tamworth, facing the Salmon River. Moore said Queen’s should create more gardens on campus.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

Local BIM in the US. We have seen steps at the local level to increase BIM use, though. Even more locally, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has required BIM be used on a sustainable building project that’s funded through a taxpayer-approved bond.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

How Upgrade Estate uses Autodesk Construction Cloud to build more sustainably avoiding 9,000 preconstruction clashes on just one project. They strive to increase social impact in a value-driven context through an economically sustainable model. Sustainability at the forefront. ©Luc Roymans. ©Luc Roymans.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 18, 2020

Real-world impact of admixtures on sustainability. concrete / admixture / sustainability. concrete / admixture / sustainability. However, the impact of admixtures on sustainability can be complex, and involve many variables. Use of superplasticizers and accelerators in SCM mixes. michael.delros…. May 18, 2020.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

According to the US Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, construction material prices are increasing significantly causing additional pressures on existing project revenues. Lumber and steel, two primary building materials across the US, have seen prices increase anywhere between 20-25%. .

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PC Construction

MARCH 13, 2024

The progressive design-build project, totaling approximately $175 million, will upgrade solids handling facilities and incorporate cutting-edge technology to sustainably transform wastewater to a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

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. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Laboratories Designers Architects Sustainability As lab designers, we are always striving to better understand the needs of lab scientists—the end users who our spaces are designed for. This helps us design lab spaces with better flow and usability, as well as decreasing the levels of risk.

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2021

On an average day—before the pandemic—more than 350,000 vehicles, 135,000 pedestrians, and 30,000 trucks passed through US border crossings with Mexico and Canada. Defining the “port of the future” isn’t easy. Designing one is even more challenging.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The significance of manageability and the use of sustainable materials in construction are increasing a fast movement in construction industry. Today, let us see how can we use plastics in sustainable construction.

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Stok

MARCH 28, 2019

With myriad takes (from Bisnow to the IRS ) tackling the particulars of the program, you may be wondering: where does sustainability fit into Opportunity Zones? At the same time, the incentives from Opportunity Zones can be factors in the decisions made by developers looking to deliver with a uniquely sustainable paradigm in their projects.

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Construction Today

AUGUST 15, 2023

Massimo Toso, President & CEO Buzzi Unicem USA, has been with the business for 20 years: in his current role and based in the US for the past ten years, and prior to that, managing the Italian market. Buzzi S.p.A is an Italian company, quoted on the Borsa Italiana, that produces cement, ready mix concrete, and construction aggregates.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 21, 2021

From an environmental, social and economic perspective, it’s simply not sustainable. . 7 key takeaways on the future of sustainability in construction. Whatever lens you use, it’s time for construction to do something fundamentally different. There’s a carrot, as well as a stick, for improving sustainability.

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Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2021

Narayan Acharya builds eco-friendly buildings in Nepal through his startup named Sustainable Future. We use rammed earth technology to construct the buildings. Sustainable Future finds the clay, stone, and soil required for the construction from the site area only. The earthquake stood as a test for us. onlinekhabar.com.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Sustainability is a key part of 66% of ANZ strategies, in comparison with 53% of company strategies across APAC . 92% of APAC companies are embracing sustainability due to regulation and market forces . Digital adoption is a critical enabler for sustainability, but is significantly underleveraged .

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, the focus on sustainable living has increased. Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. Sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient windows, also save money in the long run.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Since the mid-1960s British-born Indian architect Laurie Baker pioneered a newer method of construction by using locally available material. Many architects thought of joining this movement of making only sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings, but it mostly remained a romantic vision. None of them have inherited the trade.

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Natural Building

JULY 10, 2021

Tom Keel, who lectures at Deakin Business School, says that by paying attention to the family dog we can make our homes and other buildings more sustainable, comfortable and cheaper to run. We should look to increase our use of natural products such as rammed earth, a sustainable building material that has been in use for thousands of years.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability. Is this really progress?

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2021

It simply requires owner leadership, commitment, and support to implement and maintain a robust programmatic approach for all facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build projects. Let us help? ” Team with us to… 1. Improve the likelihood of success of construction project outcomes.

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Stok

AUGUST 24, 2020

So, we decided to sit down with the team that led the Chase Center through its sustainability pursuit: SSR and stok. SSR and stok served as the sustainability consultants to the Warriors’ Chase Center and office tower projects. Lindsey, SSR: Sustainable design of a sports facility is a challenge in and of itself.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

As mentioned in an earlier blog post about commercial construction retrofits , re-use as many materials as possible to not only keep construction costs down, but also have a more sustainable construction project. The work stations from our old office were fine, so we re-used those.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

7, 2024 – CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, will showcase their latest advancements in sustainable concrete solutions (Booth #2472) at the Canadian Concrete Expo, February 14-15, 2024, in Toronto. We are excited to share our expertise with the Canadian market.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital technology tools today have changed the face of what it means to be in construction by enabling cloud collaboration, improving workforce productivity and making sustainable practices easy to achieve. The company uses adaptive thinking to achieve their greater purpose—sustainable living for all.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

government is investing $300 billion to update building codes and support sustainable construction, and expanding tax credits as incentives for energy-efficient construction. Learn more about how GCP solutions can help you achieve your sustainability goals and benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act. . Contact Us. .

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