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The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

Instead of having to read through myriad EPDs in PDF format, users can easily visualize a project’s potential and realized embodied carbon impacts, including the ability to set reduction targets. North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491). Using the EC3 tool. Concrete admixtures. cp201 embodied carbon hero 900.

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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System

Pro Builder

How strategic Building America research helped create an innovative, market-ready HVAC solution for heating and cooling ducts inside conditioned spaces. Photo: courtesy DOE Building America Program. Source: July 2017 report: "A Plug-and-Play Duct System Evaluation" / DOE Building America. “As Mon, 09/27/2021 - 15:05.

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Net Zero House Lawsuit Filed Against Home Builder

Green Building Law Update

misleading oral or written statement, visual description, or other representation of any kind which has the capacity, tendency, or effect of deceiving or misleading consumers.”. All of that observed from the complaint, the defendant homebuilder website clearly advertises, according to the U.S. .”

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6 Ways to Keep Your Construction Team Up-to-Date

Fieldwire

Consider Certifications. Consider implementing a required certification program for your workers. There are thousands of certifications, but these may be suitable options for your team: Certified Industrial Hygienist monitors factors like air quality , biohazards, toxicology and the work environment. Focus on New Technologies.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

While not designed to Passive House certification standards, the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was one of the first LEED Silver airport terminal buildings in North America. It helps to visualize how we can implement passive design in a terminal.

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GRESB Results: A Guide to Interpreting and Improving Your Score

Stok

Office Americas or Office Overall, which includes international); however, the peer group ranking is the most commonly utilized and reported. 3: Strengths and Opportunities Per Aspect • Strengths and Opportunities: This is a great visual to show the areas in which an entity is excelling and areas where improvements need to be made.

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GRESB Results: A Guide to Interpreting and Improving Your Score

Stok

Office Americas or Office Overall, which includes international); however, the peer group ranking is the most commonly utilized and reported. Strengths and Opportunities: This is a great visual to show the areas in which an entity is excelling and areas where improvements need to be made. 3: Strengths and Opportunities Per Aspect.