Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

by Tiffany Coppock, AIA, NCARB, CDT, LEED AP. Beyond the global pandemic and events in the news, both episodic weather events and new environmental regulations are placing extreme demand on building materials, including insulation. Extreme weather, climate concerns, and new regulations. Photos courtesy Owens Corning.

Regulation 52

Regulation United States Life Cycle Sustainability 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

While Federal, State, County, and Local Governments as well as other public entities may have volumes of regulations regarding construction procurement practices, in many cases they are outdated and do not include current LEAN construction procurement/delivery best management practices. Services and/or work may include… .

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

While journalists keep repeating the refrain that the built environment accounts for nearly 40 percent of the annual global emissions pie, the public is waking up to the ways conventional materials like concrete and steel expand that slice. “I looked around and thought, ‘Ugh, this is so bad. This is like children smoking!’” he recalls.

Materials 52

Materials Design Concrete Accounting 52

Green Home Design Architect

JANUARY 23, 2009

We'll be able to help you get started on a home design that will fit your family's wants and needs, make the most of your site, help protect the environment, and save you money in energy costs. You'll learn about sustainability, guiding principles of green home design, the phases of design, passive green design, and active green design.

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire Green AIA Environment 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. If you are not already familiar with the acronyms GHS and ICRA, then it’s time to get caught up! She can be reached at endres@sdb.com.

Contractors 40

Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. If you are not already familiar with the acronyms GHS and ICRA, then it’s time to get caught up! She can be reached at endres@sdb.com.

Contractors 40

Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 5, 2017

provides a “total building sustainability package” to design, build and operate green buildings. The Defense Department’s Unified Facilities Criteria system provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria for military facilities. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 ASHRAE 189.1

Defense 189

Defense Green Sustainability Environment 189