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Essential Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Construction Marketing

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. Site design minimizes the impact on the environment through strategically planned water and energy use, waste disposal management, and runoff water quality.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.

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The Great Carbon Reckoning

Natural Building

She called up her structural engineer on an educational-building project and asked if they could swap out some of the cement in their mix for fly ash. Guida was clear on the science about carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas emitted when buildings burn fossil fuels for their energy needs.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

We’re always striving to refine and expand our rankings categories, looking for the most valid metrics to justify our evaluations. For our 9th annual report card of the state, metro and international pecking order , we took a close look at our energy rankings. Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look.

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

A real life example: A large operation facility was to be built. The owner’s representative hired a very large engineering firm with experience in designing petro-chemical plants. not buildings. As you can imagine, the owner is wasting loads of energy by having the two systems fight each other to keep a desired room temperature.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. A skilled engineer with almost 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, Andrew has a proven track record of effectively working on both the design and construction side of projects. . New York, NY. Maggie Farrell, S. Mohammad S.