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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

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Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards

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Office Buildings Architects Adaptive Reuse Green Reconstruction & Renovation Sustainability Constructed in the early 1960s, the building at 10 New Bridge Street in central London could have been demolished to make way for a more modern and efficient replacement. Image: Google Streetview, courtesy HOK 3. In fact, I’d say that’s rare.”

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings. And there is Cornell University’s 250 foot tall 26 story high rise under construction on Roosevelt Island that may be the tallest and biggest Passive building.

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The Next Generation in Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Industry Innovators  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment. Two key initiatives include: .

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Different types of quantity surveyor in surveying field

Construction Cost Estimating

Consultant / Client Quantity Surveyor or PQS They perform a wide array of activities which range from cost planning, value management, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, life cycle costing, tendering, valuation, dispute resolution and cost estimating. Senior Quantity Surveyor –They take ownership as well as liability for the team.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

To reduce MSD hazards, feasible engineering, work practice or administrative controls must be used. Do these tools or equipment require special training or certification? Who has received that special training or certification? Workstation Ergonomics. This helps control fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders, or MSD’s.

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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Changemakers 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry is at a crossroads when it comes to finding talent. According to Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 85% of construction firms report they have open positions they are trying to fill. At Autodesk, part of our mission is to create a better industry for today and tomorrow.