Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2020

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. I am originally from Stockholm, Sweden but I have been working in the sustainability domain in India for the past 10 years. Traditionally, mud is not considered a very ‘high-end’ material.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 7, 2021

If you need a more affordable alternative without sacrificing quality, find businesses that buy and sell secondary steel and inquire if you can procure their products. Using Secondary Steel is Sustainable. It’s durable, sustainable, and also more cost-effective compared to other materials. Steel Is Lighter. Final Thoughts.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Government’s latest National Construction & Infrastructure Pipeline detailing public sector procurement plans for the next ten years was released in September, representing the highest level of public sector infrastructure investment ever.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 17, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. In the medium- and long term, the carbon footprint has to be diminish to less than 2000 kg CO2 per year and per person for a sustainable living. Labels: carbon footprint , Sustainability. Blog Archive. adsense analytic. Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Carbon Footprint - A brief overview.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Announcing its Net Zero Strategy in October, the government spelled out that sustainability will be a focus for all of its £292 Billion of annual spending. The government can point to measures like these to support its claim to be determined to leverage public procurement to support its net zero carbon ambitions. Nick Barrett.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 26, 2014

. “The new headquarters will serve as a statement about the importance that we place on sustainability and innovation and on providing the best-possible environment for our employees.” In addition to hiring locally, PNC’s project team is procuring products and services from local businesses, including PPG Industries, Inc.,

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The delivery order contained numerous fixed-price line items, some of which the contractor needed to procure from an outside vendor. Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the vendor’s prices for two of these line items had risen dramatically, and the contractor could not procure those items from another vendor.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

A common complaint among sustainability leaders in the battle to draw down embodied carbon emissions is that they’re hard to measure, certainly more so than energy usage. with credits for procuring low-carbon materials and compiling a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for projects. In 2012 LEED introduced its new rating system (4.0)

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Site should be such in our country that early morning sun and late evening sun is accepted in the building in summer and maximum sun light is available in most of winter. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

NEED FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING Undertaking a thorough site analysis of the site assists in: - Guiding the development concept, - Improving development outcomes through improvements in sustainability and design quality. Undertaking a rigorous site analysis therefore must be one the first steps in addressing the controls set out.

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The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2012

Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load. This movement of moisture is the primary cause of creep deformation. Some movement also occurs due to the propagation of microcracks. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 6, 2014

I recently read a blog from a great colleague of mine about IPD for small construction projects. Due to the costs associated with setting up an IPD project one her readers wrote… “Our sticking point continues to be whether there is a “cut-off” to do IPD for projects of a certain size and budget. than new construction!

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 27, 2014

Well, if more architecture, repair, renovation, sustainability, and construction projects were conceived, procured, executed, and monitored using similar methods and KPI’s the world just might be a better place. KPI: # of blog posts. KPI: Sustainable projects. Why post it? KPI: Speaking/interview/quote requests.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The basic difference in the behavior of a truss and a beam is that the truss comprises members that can sustain only axial forces but no bending moment or shear force which are the dominant forces in the beam. Truss members can thus transmit only axial forces (tensile and compressive forces).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. She is a big proponent of sustainable practices, and Autodesk is a great resource for those looking to reduce wasted materials on jobsites.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. It solves the problem of disposal of flyash and at the same time it reduces the cost of the construction. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 13, 2012

Blogs and Opinions. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. At the California Faucets Huntington Beach manufacturing facility, highly skilled workers execute all design, engineering, assembly, finishing, water testing, and quality control for the company’s premier line of custom faucets. Advertisement. ); //. by Robert Mader.

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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. This blog post is the first of several over the coming weeks about EPDs.

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ProcurementExpress.com

APRIL 15, 2019

Procurement teams will need to consider pre-fabrication and 3D printing along with traditional sourcing methods. According to that same McKinsey report, procurement and supply chain management are still relatively cumbersome, mostly manual processes. 3D Printing and Procurement. Supply Chain Optimization. Lean Construction.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 29, 2014

At the same time, Toyota will expand the Toyota Technical Center (TTC) in Michigan to accommodate the relocation of direct procurement from Erlanger, KY, to its campus in York Township near Ann Arbor. Southwest Blog-April-2014 Erlanger New York City Plano TEF Torrance' Altogether, these moves will affect approximately 4,000 employees.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Furthermore, rising environmental and government pressure as well as requirements from responsible owners will drive the industry to make better, informed decisions regarding more sustainable materials and methods. Meanwhile, you can stay ahead of the latest in construction this year and beyond by subscribing to our blog.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

He's dedicated to promoting biogenic building technologies and their widespread adoption in the industry, aiming to transform construction practices towards sustainability and innovation. His expertise in BIM and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) has significantly elevated project efficiency and quality.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2022

Businesses do not need to engage in the current political fights over what are green energy, noting that the European Union just announced on New Year’s Eve the Brussels “green taxonomy” list of what is sustainable energy including natural gas and nuclear, to the displeasure of some. yes, this blog will continue).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This created a sustained class of new employees passing through all preconstruction phases, enabling everyone to experience preconstruction firsthand. . In New York, she stepped up and managed minority business outreach, community relations, and sustainability and LEED credential efforts. . New York, NY.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 10, 2023

Also, if you’re having trouble convincing your manager to attend, we’ve compiled a few tips and have a handy email template and cost calculator. The post AU 2023 session catalog is live!

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