Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Social distancing measures, local lockdowns and rows over contracts began as early as March 2020 when the pandemic first hit. When local and national lockdowns began to come into effect in early 2020, many factories reduced their production output as demand lowered.

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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. Piloting new practices. ©Luc Roymans.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Achieving and Maintaining Excellence Requires – Collaboration, Team Alignment and Tracking, Accountability, Clarity of Goals, Problem Solving, Fiscal Transparency, Robust Process, Common/Shared Data Environment, Levelling Up Team Knowledge. Collins, W., & Parrish, K. The Need for Integrated Project Delivery. in the Public Sector.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020. However, there are ways to mitigate these impacts.

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 18, 2020

million sf of office and retail space and be one of the most sustainable commercial developments in Australia, powered by 100% renewable energy, with workplace environments that integrate nature and a range of amenities.". New Sydney towers will have the world’s first AI-driven facade system (BD+C).

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 11, 2021

As such, today it is like the Wild West as companies are under pressure to take stands on ESG issues, but risk a fast changing regulatory environment. 13, 2020, Labor published a final rule on “ Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments ,” which adopted amendments to the “Investment Duties” regulation under Title I of ERISA.

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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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Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2020

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 06:00. 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. . . Pro Builder Staff. . Kitchen + Bath.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft National Recycling Strategy and is seeking public comment through December 4, 2020, with the goal of finalizing it in early 2021. economy and a way to conserve resources and protect the environment. solid waste recycling system. Recycling is a key driver of the U.S.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 2, 2020

2020 Builder of the Year: True Homes—a Culture Like No Other. Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:30. True Homes is Pro Builder 's 2020 Builder of the Year, in large part because of the home builder's purpose-driven company culture, which is yielding truly amazing results. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. And it works. Not any more.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2020

Mon, 08/10/2020 - 06:00. The International Construction Codes, also known as I-Codes, set the minimum standards for constructing safe and sustainable structures. When builders and inspectors collaborate to enforce them, our communities and environment will be better protected. While they are legal requirements in the U.S.,

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

She brings to the position an impressive portfolio of leadership roles, dedicated to promoting diversity and sustainability in architecture and urban development, including her tenure as national president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) 2019-2020.

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Stok

APRIL 17, 2023

This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Director of Carbon Services Colette Crouse and students in her Masters of the Environment Carbon Accounting & Management course at the University of Colorado, Boulder: Rebecca Billingsley, Andrea Green, and Kenny Prior (see bios below).

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems, which harness moderate and constant temperatures just below the Earth’s surface, are being deployed in nearly every region of the world and in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial environments with great success.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. The project received the Living Building Challenge certification in 2021 by meeting rigorous sustainability standards.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 30, 2020

How running mobile apps on rugged mobile devices is essential for sustaining your construction business. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 07:07. Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew. Greg Ragsdale. When it comes to using technology on construction jobsites, smartphones are at the center of the action. Other Technology.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Industry trends, both near and farsighted, are likely to impact your approach to preconstruction, technology investments, sustainability, risk analysis, workforce planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and the list goes on. Current supply chain constraints, sustainability efforts, and workforce outlooks. Sustainability Efforts.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 13, 2019

The Bill if enacted would also create a new permanent Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee that must within 180 days of first meeting submit to the SEC “recommendations about what ESG metrics” the SEC should require be disclosed. But again, there is no realistic scenario under which this becomes law. The failure of H.R.4329,

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This finding is according to GlobalScan’s 2020 study across 27 markets. Forbes argues the focus on health is not new, but there remains a large disconnect between Americans and how their built environment affects their health. Or could we? Read More. . Comfort + Health. Healthy Homes. Indoor Air Quality. Comfort + Health.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 28, 2022

We all know about the supply chain disruptions and skilled labour shortages that have been affecting the industry since 2020, but we’d like to discuss four residential construction challenges that aren’t talked about as often. Sustainability and standardisation. Industrialisation.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Laura Sofía García Canto began collaborating with Plenitud Puerto Rico in August 2020 on bioconstruction-related research projects while completing her civil engineering degree at the University of PR. During her time in school, she collaborated with community-based projects and organizations working for empowerment and sustainability.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2021

Building green has flourished and architects are designing spaces that feature sustainable construction methods, high performance features—even physically green structures. While every unit was reportedly sold by April 2020, only a handful of tenants had actually moved in by October. The Pesky Side of Green Buildings. cbroderick.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

As noted in the October 2020 issue of The Construction Specifier , vegetative roof assemblies (VRAs) are a popular means of adding space and access to nature while also providing strategic approaches for managing stormwater. A reduction in GWP supports sustainability.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:55. Two former luxury home builders are now founders of a prefab company that ensures affordability and sustainability from its homes. Are Clean Energy Prefab Homes the Future? cbroderick. These homes create more energy than they use, making them able to function off-grid and withstand power outages. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In a first-time collaboration Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK), Australian Constructors Association , Consult Australia and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council have released a joint report to support industry in accelerating a net zero future through the design and construction of the infrastructure pipeline. . This opportunity is only?accelerating,”

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies—especially renewables and energy efficiency.”. In 2020, the company opened a first-of-its-kind innovation hub called 35 Mules. the clock struck midnight on Dec. formally closed its last coal-fired?plant?in in Florida.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2020

These designs are becoming bolder, incorporating changing technologies as well as addressing new approaches like collaborative environments and ‘resimercial’ design. They represent unique community values and have strong physical ties to the surrounding environment. According to the 2020 Fails Management Institute (FMI) U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 17, 2022

The construction industry is ever-evolving, with a heightened focus on staying agile, efficient, and sustainable. Aecon has a dynamic roster of ongoing projects in Canada and abroad, balanced backlog diversified across multiple sectors and duration, and there is a strong demand environment for its services. .

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 30, 2020

Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition is underway and the voting booth is officially open. If you’d like to vote for the show for Best Construction Podcast of 2020, you can do so by clicking or tapping here. Next up is The Construction Shared Pains Podcast.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

economy while making it more sustainable, resilient, and just. The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. Fifteen years ago, we were at about 3%; 2020: 4%.” .

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2022

Positively, construction businesses and owners are already in a much better position than at the start of 2020 to deal with disruption. The year ahead will bring the chance to build on this progress, and put businesses in the best possible position in this difficult environment. Instead of silos, create a common data environment.”.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Notable about this case is the contractor’s invocation of a July 2, 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum concerning the financial consequences on contractors with firm-fixed-price contracts lacking an economic price adjustment clause during “historic and unprecedented challenges” in the wake of the pandemic’s onset.

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