Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

A package of local government bills introduced on January 29th aim to ensure that Montgomery County, Maryland remains at the sustainability forefront. Bill 6-14 would create an Office of Sustainability. County Green LEED Local Government Sustainability building v4'

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Propane cooktops allow for greater control of heat levels and have instant-off capabilities that help them cool faster than most electric stoves, which can remain dangerously hot for a period of time after they have been turned off. A 2020 analysis from the Department of Energy (DOE) found that the energy costs of propane ($18.81

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Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2020

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 06:00. Mechanical / Electrical / Technology . Available in an array of colors and styles, with new colors added in 2020 as well as a new, matte Brushed Finish, the nonporous surface resists stains, chemicals, and heat, and doesn’t require sealants, the company says. . .

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 5, 2016

vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:14. This software models the energy performance of solar panels at a specific location for a specific home configuration to calculate expected electricity production and more. Utility tariff for purchasing excess electricity generated at the house. Sustainability. cbroderick. Read More. .

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2023

Even considering that existing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems will likely have to be replaced, the overall cost will likely be 10-15% less than a new build. According to the Chicago Loop Alliance , an estimated 3,700 residents moved to the Loop between 2020 and 2022. 1 Construction cost and speed of delivery.

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Residential Office Chicago Housing 109

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 13:02. As a cost-effective step toward an all-electric future, hybrid heating systems offer real customer benefits. Unfortunately, the typical heat pump's inability to satisfy peak heating loads on the coldest days has always required an electric resistance backup heater, leading to unacceptably high winter bills.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 20, 2021

The company says that the electric versions do not sacrifice any performance versus their conventional counterparts. The non-electric version of the LR 1250.1 Especially the year 2020 has shown that one must be open-minded and bold to break new ground. According to the LR 1250.1 states 72.9 dB and 107 dB, respectively.

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Electrical Modeling Sustainability Equipment 110

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 5, 2016

vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland. This includes 12.7%

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Maryland Electrical Housing Baltimore 120

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Mon, 10/12/2020 - 10:03. The two changes NAHB pushed for were removing the requirement of 40A, 220V receptacles to be installed in all new homes for electric vehicle charging stations and for gas appliances for future electric retrofit. cbroderick. In NAHB’s opinion, these mandates went beyond the scope and intent of the IECC.

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BD+C

MARCH 23, 2023

A Sustainable, Connected Workflow Improves Data Workflow between Field and Office, Surveyors, and Equipment Operators 1 kcichowicz Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:36 Rachel Jones, Trimble Customer Profile: Peace River Hydro Partners is a joint venture between ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. and Samsung C&T Canada Ltd. Crews built two 10.8

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Like a number of other state and local governments, Baltimore City filed this action against energy companies in Maryland state court, seeking to recover damages under state law for harms that it claims it has sustained and will sustain due to global climate change. v, Connecticut , held. It should be fun to watch BP P.L.C.

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Baltimore Maryland Claims Connecticut 207

BD+C

JANUARY 21, 2015

that, when at full capacity in 2020, could annually produce 50 gigawatt-hours of lithium-ion batteries, or enough for 500,000 of Tesla’s electric cars. Work has begun on Tesla Motors’ “gigafactory,” a $5 billion project on 980 acres in Sparks, Nev., Body Image: read more.

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Stok

APRIL 22, 2021

Facebook announced that as of 2020, its operations are 100% supported by renewable energy. Within the next decade, Google intends for every one of their data centers, cloud regions, and office campuses to run on clean electricity 24/7. These goals expand and accelerate HP’s corporate sustainability program.

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Sustainability US Electrical Resource 52

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Mon, 09/14/2020 - 06:00. And at the 2020 International Builders’ Show , GE wowed crowds with its next-generation Kitchen Hub , a smart screen attached to a vent hood, offering a front-facing camera for video chatting and a downward-facing camera that images the food as it cooks. . Expert Luxury Kitchen Insights for 2020.

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Products Modeling Electrical Sustainability 71

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 4, 2014

Maryland''s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard law , originally enacted in 2004 and revised almost every year since, requires all electricity utilities use renewable energy sources to generate a minimum portion of their sales. Currently being phased in, the law requires that 2% of the energy come from solar-photovoltaic by 2020.

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Maryland Electrical Commissioning Site 136

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 17:14. There’s also a local utility in the mix, a willing and able partner in helping lower and offset high-rate use times for electricity with financial incentives and tools for home builders and buyers. . Single-Zone Heating and Cooling System | Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US . Mechanical + Electrical.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

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Construction Test

MAY 13, 2020

A new report from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there is a 75 percent chance that 2020 will be the hottest year in recorded history. If 2020 doesn’t pass the previous hottest year on record, 2016, the NOAA says it’s all but certain to rank in the top five, all of which have happened since 2015.

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Agreement Electrical Maine Risk 26

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 10, 2013

And then last Friday, President Obama signed a memorandum directing the Federal government to consume 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020, more than double the current goal for solar and wind of 7.5%. Sustainability Wind bald eagles energy panels permits renewable solar take turbines'

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Permits Regulation California Sustainability 120

Stok

AUGUST 24, 2020

The early silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic was a massive and immediate drop in global carbon emissions, fostering hope that 2020 may in fact be the start of the critical decade of action ahead of many important public and private 2030 climate goals.

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Plans Accounting Organization Office 52

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

billion by its member companies during 2020 alone. Equally important, a comprehensive and sustainable management of existing assets also needs to be in place. This is especially true of heavy-lifting equipment and mobile equipment, but is true of all equipment on a site, including smaller electrical machinery and hand tools.

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Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s also plenty of good news: infrastructure investments are pouring in, sustainability continues to be a focus, and digital technologies are helping firms be more efficient. Sustainability. Spending on construction accounted for 13% of the global GDP in 2020; it’s expected to reach over 13.5% Sustainability.

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Business Facilities

JULY 23, 2019

has named Sinton, TX, as the site for the company’s previously announced new state-of-the-art, electric-arc-furnace (EAF) flat roll steel mill. Upon the receipt of required environmental and operating permits, the company expects to begin construction early 2020, followed by the commencement of operations mid-2021.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 20, 2016

As the food breaks down, it produces gas that fuels a generator that, in turn, generates electricity. megawatts of clean electricity. The Green Energy Facility houses an anaerobic digester, which uses innovative technology to turn organic material into sustainable power. Offering more than 200 sustainable seafood products.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

California has been a leader in adopting stringent performance requirements for buildings resulting in efficiency improvements even greater than those shown above, and sustainability policies adopted in California have historically helped steer the building performance requirements for the rest of the country.

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California Residential San Jose San Francisco 70

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

They have to pitch in and get involved because they all realize that we won’t have sustainable economic growth if housing is too expensive here.”. The builder reported 1,323 closings in 2020, raising its ranking among Pro Builder’s 2021 Housing Giants to No. Evolving Sustainability . BamCore: Bamboo As a Lumber Substitute?

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Innovation Utah Housing Products 122

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 22, 2012

New Jersey’s largest electric utility recently unveiled a major expansion of its solar program that will build solar farms on brownfields, landfills and large roofs as well as finance projects by home and business owners. megawatts of electricity. From the September/October 2012 issue. Izzo announced the plans with Gov. Jon Corzine.

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New Jersey Electrical Finance Plans 40

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

million and gained entitlements for 208 single-family lots for Villamar at Toscana Isles • Won six 2020 Aurora Awards • Finalist in the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Young Professional Awards • Is spearheading the predevelopment of a 2,500-acre land parcel, Wilson Grove, in Port St. . Hovnanian Homes.

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Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Products from Aprilaire, Broan, LG, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, and Trane Technologies. Mechanical + Electrical. Viatera quartz surfaces from LX Hausys combine superior strength, low maintenance, and sustainability in nearly 50 styles, ranging from classic Calacatta marble to concrete look-alikes. sustainable materials. .

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Products Electrical Design Chief Architect 98

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2012

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Complete Required Energy and Water Evaluations. (a) Applicability. “As the largest consumer of energy in the U.S.

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Contract United States Sustainability Security 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

As such, the bill retroactively allows qualified conservation that was completed in a forest mitigation bank on or before December 31, 2020, to be used, under both State and local forest conservation programs. The Commission is tasked with examining issues of “environmental justice” and sustainable communities for all Marylanders.

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Maryland Housing Commissioning Regulation 156

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Rhode Island’s third place ranking in this report, up from fourth last year, demonstrates that our investments in electric and natural gas energy efficiency programs are paying off.”. Idaho is committed to using energy and all our precious resources in the most efficient way possible,” said Idaho Governor Butch Otter. “The

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Massachusetts Rhode Island Idaho Vermont 43

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Find out first-hand all about these IE standards, as well as the new information exchanges for Building Programming (BPie), HVAC (HVACie), Electrical Systems (SPARKie), Building Automation Modeling (BAMie) and Water Systems (WSie).

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Innovation Washington BIM Conference 53