Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. million commercial buildings in the U.S., In the in the U.S. alone there are more than 120 million employees who spend an average of 8.1

Sustainability 120

Sustainability Certification New York City Green 120

Construction Equipment

MARCH 28, 2019

Although laws, regulations, training programs, and improvements in PPE have made the workplace less dangerous since the 1940s, according to an article in the Daily Commercial News written by the CEO of eCompliance, training programs have stalled since the 1990s. According to the article, 40 random…

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Safety Regulation News 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 14, 2023

One sector that has a significant impact on global emissions is commercial buildings. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), commercial buildings are the fourth-largest emitters of CO2 globally. Within commercial buildings, HVAC systems are responsible for 67 percent of the total emissions emitted.

Commercial 52

Commercial Sustainability Management Innovation 52

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. This article unveils ten powerful strategies to revolutionize energy efficiency on construction sites. There are many benefits to reducing energy on construction sites.

Construction 264

Construction Site Materials Equipment 264

Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

As a commercial building proprietor, it’s recommended that you adopt energy-efficient solutions for your establishment. As people become more aware of the harm and dangers caused by climate change, businesses and individuals alike are believed to be starting to make the switch to sustainable practices. You’re not alone though.

Electrical 233

Electrical Commercial Equipment Green 233

Natural Building

MAY 30, 2022

The six-story building features 18 one- and two-bedroom apartments, with ground-floor space for commercial tenants. What I’m trying to accomplish is changing hearts and minds one block at a time, particularly in the area of sustainability,” said Kathleen Santin, partner at Local Studio.

Arizona 52

Arizona Phoenix Sustainability Electrical 52

Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

It also recognizes multifamily and commercial projects. The bulk of that chatter focused on the sustainability and affordability aspects that off-site methods promise, but also on improved durability and reduced build time. by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Census Bureau."

NAHB 52

NAHB News Sustainability Housing 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 17, 2013

building efficiency by 2030 is the subject of the new report, Unlocking American Efficiency: The Economic and Commercial Power of Investing in Energy Efficient Buildings. The post Study Illustrates The Economic And Commercial Power Of Investing In Energy Efficient Buildings appeared first on Business Facilities.

Commercial 60

Commercial Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 60

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. Home > Bath/Kitchen > Faucets > M•BITION MEDIUM-DUTY COMMERCIAL FAUCET. M•BITION MEDIUM-DUTY COMMERCIAL FAUCET. THE M•BITION medium-duty commercial faucet is a single-handle faucet that features three flow-rate options: 1.5, Discuss this Article 0. Password: *.

Commercial 40

Commercial IRS Green Contractors 40

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

This article considers insulations’ role in commercial roofs and other areas of the enclosure subject to extreme demands. 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.

Regulation 52

Regulation United States Life Cycle Sustainability 52

BD+C

JULY 11, 2023

A better solution to increase the occupancy of downtown urban-core office towers could be to attract more professional services and businesses that are currently working in-office throughout less-dense urban and suburban areas in half-empty low-rise and inefficient office buildings, ubiquitous in every city’s commercial corridors.

Residential 75

Residential Office Los Angeles Commercial 75

Natural Building

AUGUST 8, 2022

After getting his architecture degree, Bhaskar spent the first 10 years handling commercial projects but found that it was not his calling. He also wanted to educate people on the significance of mud as a sustainable building material and ensured all material containing such knowledge was available.

Architecture 52

Architecture Materials Concrete Housing 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Facing pressure to manage costs, risks and energy consumption, commercial real estate investors are exploring how smart building technologies can help a company’s triple bottom line (people, planet, profits). Like a new lobby or elevator bank, an improvement in sustainability makes an office building more desirable to tenants.

Commercial 78

Commercial Sustainability Banking Management 78

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This article also addresses issues with air entrainment, high-strength concrete (HSC), and considering certain project performance requirements when designing the proper mix. Sustainability. Commercial buildings. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. read more. . Determining how to use the correct mix design.

Concrete 78

Concrete Design Seattle Commercial 78

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This article also addresses issues with air entrainment, high-strength concrete (HSC), and considering certain project performance requirements when designing the proper mix. Sustainability. Commercial buildings. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. read more. . Determining how to use the correct mix design.

Concrete 78

Concrete Design Seattle Commercial 78

Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

An all-natural show home built at this year’s Dutch Design Week aims to prove that biomaterials can be used to build houses at scale and features 100 different plant-based or natural materials that are commercially available already or launching soon. You can read the original articles at www.dezeen.com and www.dezeen.com.

Materials 98

Materials Housing Design Sustainability 98

Contractor Magazine

JULY 24, 2012

Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. Home > Blogs > Sustainably Speaking > A career in plumbing can lead to many paths. Sustainably Speaking. by Candace Roulo in Sustainably Speaking. Click here to read the online article. Related Articles Education: reaching critical mass 1. Whats Sustainably Speaking?

Sustainability 68

Sustainability Education Conference Industrial 68

Natural Building

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Besides some of the obvious choices for ecological flooring, such as adobe or flagstone, there are a number of commercial products that you might consider. Hardwood is great for floors, but it is often not sustainably harvested. The bark regenerates itself in eight to 12 years, making cork a sustainable option.

Materials 69

Materials Sustainability Products Commercial 69

BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change.

Site 98

Site Feasibility Electrical Illinois 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 23, 2014

As business and political leaders convene to discuss global challenges at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, there is a greater appreciation for the importance of real estate in reshaping cities and, therefore, the world’s commercial geography. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. -

San Francisco 99

San Francisco San Jose Los Angeles New York 99

Natural Building

JUNE 16, 2021

Witchcliffe Ecovillage in Western Australia will serve as home to around 700 people and be a model of sustainability for communities worldwide. Project co-founders and partners, Mike Hulme and Michelle Sheridan began the project with a plan to create “the most sustainable residential community possible”.

Life Cycle 52

Life Cycle Sustainability Residential Electrical 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Defined as “the capacity to adapt to changing conditions and to maintain or regain functionality and vitality in the face of stress or disturbance” by the Resilient Design Institute (RDI), resilient design strategies incorporate sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives with legal and practice standards.

Commercial 52

Commercial Engineering Design Materials 52

Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2019

WholeTrees is on the cutting edge of producing unmilled timber for commercial construction with products that are structural, sculptural, and sustainable. You can read the original article at archpaper.com. The post Using Whole Trees for Building appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

Wisconsin 40

Wisconsin Oregon Modeling Sustainability 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 2, 2014

The Exhibit Hall at REAL STREET Expo will showcase up to 100 leading firms from every key commercial real estate sector, including the top real estate advisory firms, Fortune 500 corporations, economic development agencies, property management services, financial services, facilities management suppliers, engineering services and many more.

Conference 68

Conference Las Vegas Commercial Consulting 68

Natural Building

JUNE 24, 2020

Welcome to the Jungle House was designed by one of Australia’s champions of sustainable architecture, Clinton Cole. It’s making a statement that sustainability can be integrated into the aesthetic of a very comfortable family home, and we couldn’t be happier with it. You can read the original article at www.domain.com.au.

Housing 52

Housing Sustainability Design Banking 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

More recently, they started using digital platforms, usually commercial ones offered by technology companies, which changed everything. Progressively, these firms learned from digital platforms as they changed their behaviors. Ultimately, they tried to modernize them or even reinvent new ones.

Construction 52

Construction Innovation Modeling Sustainability 52

Natural Building

JULY 20, 2022

Structural engineers are looking at embodied carbon to meet the requirements of a variety of green building standards and to meet sustainability goals. Nearly 1,400 mass timber projects were under construction or being designed for residential, commercial or institutional use in all 50 states as of March, 2022.

Milwaukee 52

Milwaukee Concrete Structural Engineering Engineering 52

Pro Builder

MAY 11, 2023

Read the full article Check out some of our other project tracking pages: 3D Printed Homes Project Tracker PREVIOUS: NAHB Recognizes Liv-Connected With Off-Site Building Award (Liv-Connected) — January 31, 2023 Photo courtesy NAHB "Liv-Connected’s Conexus Home was named an Entry of Distinction: Modular Home (Less than 2,000 sq.

NAHB 98

NAHB News Site Housing 98