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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The American Security Project (ASP) has released a key report regarding the choices America faces regarding energy production and consumption. It predicts that 2014 will be a year of continued upheaval for America’s energy system and lays out the choices that our nation faces in ensuring that the vitality of the U.S.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

GCP’s specialty building materials business in North America (c. GCP partners with producers, contractors, designers and engineers to achieve performance and sustainability goals. GCP is focused on continuous improvement for its customers, end-users and the environment. For more information, visit GCP's website at www.gcpat.com.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 5, 2017

provides a “total building sustainability package” to design, build and operate green buildings. Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America, that is also the owner or more green building and more LEED certified building than anyone else, uses a variant of ASHRAE 189.1-2009. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 ASHRAE 189.1

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Pro Builder

MARCH 28, 2023

Panasonic Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR qpurcell Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:01 Panasonic today announced Panasonic Eco Systems North America , a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As far back as 2008, NAHB has supported policy that encourages energy efficiency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and improves sustainability of the nation’s housing by focusing on market-driven strategies that encourage resource efficiency while preserving housing affordability. Resources for Sustainability and Disaster Recovery.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 23, 2023

By Brendan Van Gool The primary function of a wall system is to act as an environment separator. For the last 50 years, the components and design of cavity wall systems have undergone a significant transformation in North America. Photos courtesy MKB Construction Inc.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 29, 2014

DD Green is a green building certification program that will assist franchisees build sustainable, energy efficient restaurants. The five stages of the DD Green program include Site Development, Store Efficiency, Healthy Indoors, Sustainable Operations and Innovation and Community. 7th Street in Long Beach, California.

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Business Facilities

JULY 25, 2019

The Ontario government is opening the forest industry to jobs and promoting the use of sustainable renewable resources by investing in its first cross laminated timber plant. Element5’s facility will be one of North America’s first fully automated cross laminated timber plants. Photo: Element5 ).

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2020

I have regularly and consistently been critical of enactments of mandatory green building codes, as violative of the core principal modern green building is built upon that sustainable construction is a voluntary non regulatory response such that the built environment that can repair the planet.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 29, 2023

New homes also have benefited from code requirements that reduce energy use and improve indoor environments. It recently issued a request for proposals from the decades-old Building America program , which has successfully developed and implemented building-science–based technical solutions to improve building performance in new homes.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Photo © ROCKWOOL North America. Maximizing energy efficiency is the order of the day for construction industry professionals across North America, due, in part, to changing codes and a growing contingent of forward-thinking developers, owners, architects, specifiers, and energy consultants. Photo © ROCKWOOL North America.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Yet despite its many benefits, incorporating nature in the built environment remains a challenge. Before buildings, however, our bodies grew so accustomed to the natural environment that our health still depends on our exposure to it. Yet despite its many benefits, incorporating nature into the built environment remains a challenge.

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Stok

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Denver (February 23, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of Stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.

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Stok

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Denver (February 23, 2021) – stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Data from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), reports that 84% of firms report construction costs have been higher than anticipated. Standards and certifications by entities like ISO 19650, OSHA, LEED, and the Building Safety Act ensure that workers and the environment are considered and protected. per 100,000 workers.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

In an environment of green building standards, rating systems, and codes, it is the republishing of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 that may be the single most significant act in 2014 toward improving the built environment. provides a “total building sustainability package” to design, build and operate green buildings.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 22, 2014

Against a backdrop in early 2014 where by many measures environmental progress in business appears to have plateaued, Environmental Product Declarations are among the hottest topics in sustainability. Indeed, it is the single largest consumer within North America spending over $350 Billion on goods and services each year.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

Because the Client and Architect wanted Roost to be the product of thoughtful design, the homes had to be constructed with materials that were beneficial to both the residents and the environment. Nudura’s ICFs allowed us to approach the design and construction with sustainability and comfort in mind. . North America: +1 705-726-9499.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

“To truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry,” says Barry Giles, CEO of BRE America. “BRE The BRE Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard is not simply an intellectual exercise.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

Extreme weather conditions has left virtually no part of North America unscathed. As interest in sustainable roofs continues to grow, ordinances are beginning to show change and other ways to further reduce buildings’ impact on the environment must also be considered. A reduction in GWP supports sustainability.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Two former luxury home builders are now founders of a prefab company that ensures affordability and sustainability from its homes. Our approach not only results in ultra-efficient living environments that can generate more energy than it takes to operate, but also ensures the safety, health and wellness of occupants.”. cbroderick.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2013

Is the trend analysis of the Business Value of BIM in North America from 2007 through 2012 reality, or are many of us walking around with rose colored glasses? The later is a form of IPD specifically targeting renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. The Emperor is still naked!

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Sustainability. North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491). PERM-A-BARRIER VPL 50. PERM-A-BARRIER VPS. PREPRUFE PLUS. Building Envelope Solutions. Design Advantage. Energy efficient solutions. Field support. Repair and Renovation. Technical service. Underground Solutions. hard hat cast hero. Self-adhered flashings.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 20, 2016

Virgin Islands, and America Samoa. the sprayers dispense very fine aerosol droplets that stay aloft and kill flying mosquitoes on contact), typically less than 3 ounces per acre, which minimizes exposure and risks to people and the environment. No local mosquito borne Zika virus disease cases have yet been reported in continental U.S.,

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2013

Is the trend analysis of the Business Value of BIM in North America from 2007 through 2012 reality, or are many of us walking around with rose colored glasses? The later is a form of IPD specifically targeting renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. The Emperor is still naked!

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is proud to announce that Paul Bertram, Kingspan''s Director of Environment and Sustainability, has been nominated to be a member of the Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Building''s Consensus Body as Vice Chair of the Energy Committee.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL North America Photo courtesy By Rick Roos Wildfires continue to make headlines and the long-term prognosis is concerning, as experts forecast more of the same in coming years. Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones?

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

Sustainability: As consumer attitudes about the environment change for the better, transitioning to more eco-friendly technologies will help your business resonate with the next generation of homeowners. Foster an ongoing learning environment You should foster a supportive ongoing learning environment.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Green Building Council is expanding its LEED for Cities and Communities program with a new $500,000 grant from Bank of America. Read: 20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 12, 2017

Macerich, a leading owner, operator and developer of major retail real estate with a portfolio of over 50 shopping malls, also earned the #1 GRESB ranking in the North America Retail Sector in 2016 for the second consecutive year. is the 97 year old Great Britain based world’s leading authority on all aspects of the built environment (.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Environment. Sustainability. MAP-21 Toughens Buy America Requirements, U.S. Related Links: FHWA Buy America Q&A. -- Advertising --. The newly enacted MAP-21 transportation bill has provisions that their advocates say will fortify "Buy America" requirements for highway and transit projects. Transportation.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Creating an open information environment. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) – A strategic tool for sharing information and managing a team within a BIM / LEAN Construction Delivery environment. Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. Reducing redundant efforts, conflicts.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) – A strategic tool for sharing information and managing a team within a BIM / LEAN Construction Delivery environment. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405. They also select the construction delivery method.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

At the International Advanced Building Skins (ABS) Conference & Expo in Bern, Switzerland, I spoke about quality assurance in home building and learned about a variety of new materials and applications that address production, quality, and sustainability. The sustainable construction world has become a data-driven marketplace.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 85% of construction firms report they have open positions they are trying to fill. To alleviate the labor shortage and sustain the future of the industry in the long-term, construction needs to attract a new generation of passionate, diverse, and innovative professionals.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2022

There are growing interests in using green roofs, blue roofs, and blue-green roofs to manage stormwater in urban centers such as Washington DC’s Green Area Ratio (GAR) environmental sustainability zoning regulation, NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act–Local Laws 92 & 94 and San Francisco’s Better Roofs Ordinance. Green roofs are multi-taskers.

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