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7 Things to Know About the Sustainable Future of Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

And what’s more, we’re battling low productivity and a growing skills shortage. From an environmental, social and economic perspective, it’s simply not sustainable. . 7 key takeaways on the future of sustainability in construction. 7 key takeaways on the future of sustainability in construction.

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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

BD+C

These co-working areas provide a space for individuals to leave their private home offices and experience a sense of community, which is proven to reduce stress, foster connection, boost productivity, and decrease loneliness. Residents are becoming more aware and selective when it comes to the strategic and sustainable design of developments.

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Promoting wellness in urban communities

BD+C

These co-working areas provide a space for individuals to leave their private home offices and experience a sense of community, which is proven to reduce stress, foster connection, boost productivity, and decrease loneliness. Residents are becoming more aware and selective when it comes to the strategic and sustainable design of developments.

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BoA, USGBC to offer $25,000 grants for green affordable housing projects

BD+C

Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced the opening of the application period for the expanded 2014 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. There is a lot of waste out there.

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ESG is Not Just for Public Companies

Green Building Law Update

Many find engaging an attorney with sustainability expertise is a good way to mitigate ESG associated risk. banking industry is signaling its willingness to consider ESG when underwriting lending. Smaller businesses, without a deep bench of internal ESG expertise need to be particularly cautious of greenwashing in ESG claims.

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GRESB is Huge with $2.3 Trillion in Real Estate so Follow the Money

Green Building Law Update

Trillion reported their environmental, social and governance information to Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). A relative newcomer, the GRESB real estate assessment is becoming recognized as the global standard for portfolio level sustainability reporting in the real estate sector. REITs in total participated.