The Constructor

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

By understanding the nuances of the climate in their area, architects, builders, and designers can create efficient, comfortable, and sustainable solutions. In this article, we explore the impact of climate on building design. The design of a building is not merely an aesthetic concern but is closely tied to the local climate.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

As the world works towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future, solar energy technology has emerged as a viable source of clean energy. In this article, we will look at the various advantages of solar […] The post A Shining Future: The Benefits of Solar Energy appeared first on The Constructor.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Concrete admixtures can also optimize the production process for sustainability. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:43. GCP Applied Technologies.

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SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 16, 2022

Ankit, a 32-year-old former journalist from Jaipur, India, set out on a cycle mission to transform India’s villages into ecologically sustainable communities. Along with teaching sustainable living he teaches the means for earning a living through eco-friendly ways. You can read the original article at www.sundayguardianlive.com.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. Structure Tone’s sustainability team plans to conduct the survey on an annual basis. Related articles across the web.

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Education Articles Add new tag Continuing Education LEED AP Credential LEED v4 life cycle assessment SABMag SabMagazine sustainable architecture and building'

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SAB Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2017

niversal design is for everyone. Informed by the preferences of as many people as possible, rather than retroactively adapting spaces for those who face barriers to access, universal design is an optimized, conceptual approach to development.

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2022

HempCrete uses hemp, a natural and sustainable resource and carbon sink, to construct a concrete-like material. Ferrock is a relatively new addition to the sustainable toolkit of the construction industry. You can read the original article at www.azobuild.com. Ferrock is extremely weather-resistant.

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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. FITWEL, a cost effective, high impact, health promoting building certification, may be the best thing since sliced bread. In the in the U.S.

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Stok

MARCH 28, 2019

With myriad takes (from Bisnow to the IRS ) tackling the particulars of the program, you may be wondering: where does sustainability fit into Opportunity Zones? At the same time, the incentives from Opportunity Zones can be factors in the decisions made by developers looking to deliver with a uniquely sustainable paradigm in their projects.

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Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2021

Narayan Acharya builds eco-friendly buildings in Nepal through his startup named Sustainable Future. Sustainable Future finds the clay, stone, and soil required for the construction from the site area only. This is not the only challenge that Sustainable Future has been facing. onlinekhabar.com.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. You can read the original article at www.dezeen.com.

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Natural Building

MARCH 24, 2021

This is sustainable because the materials have low embodied energy, are locally abundant, and can create energy-efficient buildings. Adobe has regained popularity in recent years as a conservation method for and sustainable alternative to traditional homes. You can read the original article at www.treehugger.com.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. Upon learning that algae has a very high protein content, making it a contender for food of the future, this Danish studio decided to create an installation to start conversations about sustainable architecture solutions. You can read the original article at architizer.com.

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Natural Building

MAY 6, 2020

Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. They have worked on around 40 environmentally and economically sustainable projects so far. “As You can read the original article at www.thebetterindia.com.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Many architects thought of joining this movement of making only sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings, but it mostly remained a romantic vision. We love to build homes by using earthbags, which are very sustainable, energy efficient, low cost, earthquake-proof and even bullet-proof as the walls are very thick.

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Natural Building

JULY 10, 2021

Tom Keel, who lectures at Deakin Business School, says that by paying attention to the family dog we can make our homes and other buildings more sustainable, comfortable and cheaper to run. We should look to increase our use of natural products such as rammed earth, a sustainable building material that has been in use for thousands of years.

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Learn Civil Engineering

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What: This article discusses urban planning and key principles of urban design. Why: To help highlight the necessity of sustainable urban planning and its implementation strategies. And also challenges faced during urban planning and its sustainable solutions.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability. Is this really progress?

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SAB Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2017

This is the first of two articles featuring the work of emerging practices from across the country, whose vision of sustainability embraces holistic solutions implemented at a small scale.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As sustainable construction mandates and the skilled labor shortage challenge the industry, innovation is more important than ever. Read the article to learn why.

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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…

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 19, 2014

They’re products, generated by Midwestern companies, that are setting the standard for sustainability in the Heartland. The white paper shares insights from a series of interviews with 17 leaders in sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Plains Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainability'

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

More stringent energy codes demand higher levels of insulation for external walls, and in many cases this means using exterior insulation, either as a substitute for traditional cavity insulation, or to supplement it.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 23, 2020

All the tools and support services are readily available to enable real property owners and their selected services partners to consistently complete quality repair, renovation, sustainment, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Learn more… Articles. JOC Contractors. Presentations. White Papers.

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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…

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SAB Magazine

MARCH 16, 2016

It has been a little over one hundred years since the Wright brothers took to the air, and our almost-miraculous ability to travel by plane has made flight an integral part of the world economy.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 9, 2014

Sustainability issues are increasingly relevant to investors as they seek to integrate environmental and corporate responsibility factors in both current and future investment practices. Key survey findings include: Four of five investors consider sustainability issues to be relevant. Sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 27, 2022

Many articles have already been written about how construction has been sluggish in adopting new advancements in technology compared to other business sectors. To sustain the interest and efforts towards these changes, it's crucial to fully understand and not lose sight of the benefits of adopting technology.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Sustainable Corrugated Investing $15M In Georgia originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Sustainable Corrugated will create 62 jobs and invest $15 million in a new corrugated sheets manufacturing facility in Dalton-Whitfield County, GA. . “We Sustainable Corrugated Investing $15M In Georgia.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Cloud Computing and BIM - TME Article 2012. The increasingly competitive financial. and environmental landscape requires. public and private institutions to further. maximize facility planning and management. Technologies such as Building Information. Modeling (BIM) and Cloud Computing. Cloud) are disruptive technologies. practices.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 15, 2020

Sustainable construction has experienced an increase in the last few years, according to The Boss Magazine. The article reports that companies implementing green construction techniques also see increases in business growth. The article reports that… What are the benefits of green construction?

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 2, 2013

Edmonton’s recent City Centre competition builds on this idea, taking advantage of an unprecedented opportunity to shift the city towards a truly sustainable future. Cities around the world are looking to urban wellness as a key to their prosperity.

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 4, 2017

In this second of two articles on emerging architectural practices across the country, we look at the work of KANVA in Montreal, and Acre Architects in Saint John.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 19, 2017

This construction article focuses on uses and types of bridges. To read the complete article, go through the following link. How bridges balance forces Things are moved through forces, but they also retain them stagnant. A bridge remains stand steels as all the forces operating on it are correctly in balance.

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 2, 2013

From our perspective, that of a sustainability consultant and part of a national engineering firm, there are many ways that all building designers, be they engineers, architects, owners or managers, can improve the sustainable nature of their building project.

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