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Sustainable Building by the Numbers

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Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 11:07. This signals a growing need for homebuilders, like us, to raise visibility around these front-end investments and to message the benefits of sustainable materials and building best practices directly to consumers. How many trades are needed for each job?

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

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If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. Sustainable building. Autodesk University starts October 5.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Passengers also like knowing they’re using an airport focused on sustainability.

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Top 10 Environmentally Friendly U.S. Metros

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Fri, 04/23/2021 - 10:08. And California is known for its sustainability practices, especially because the state’s climate swings result in severe consequences, such as drought, fires, and electricity costs. Here’s a rundown of the least sustainable cities surveyed for this list. Sustainability. cbroderick. Read More. .

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Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness

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Tue, 02/16/2021 - 09:27. Unfortunately, we can't tell if an indoor space has good air quality the same way we can tell if a restaurant has passed a health code inspection. Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness. cbroderick. This finding is according to GlobalScan’s 2020 study across 27 markets. Or could we?

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. Additionally, the bill establishes a Commission for the Innovation and Advancement of Carbon Markets and Sustainable Tree Plantings charged with developing a plan to achieve the State’s carbon mitigation goals. Enforcement.

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Is There Mold in New Construction Homes?

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Tue, 05/04/2021 - 06:00. Inspect the vapor barrier before the slab is poured to ensure the vapor barrier is free of large gaps, holes, or tears. Keep materials protected when stored, inspect the vapor barrier for rips before the foundation is poured, and look out for excessive moisture content in lumber as the home is framed. .