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The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

Extreme weather events around the world are spurring more communities to become concerned about the growing consequences of climate change. Instead of having to read through myriad EPDs in PDF format, users can easily visualize a project’s potential and realized embodied carbon impacts, including the ability to set reduction targets.

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Fire-rated curtain wall supports Maine environmental center’s green goals

Construction Specifier

Along with sustainable aesthetics, the center sought to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. To promote safe egress for students and faculty in the event of a fire, it was necessary to ensure the exterior façade on the Roux Center’s exit stairwell provided fire resistance.

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6 Ways to Keep Your Construction Team Up-to-Date

Fieldwire

If you think your team would benefit from a more hands-on approach, your calendar dates can include shadowing events. Various industry experts present new technologies and practices during these events. Consider Certifications. Consider implementing a required certification program for your workers.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable. It helps to visualize how we can implement passive design in a terminal.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

In addition to this Chris was also the creator of, and innovator behind, the AISC’s annual showcase event, SteelDay (www.SteelDay.org). SteelDay is a phenomenal success and has become the industry’s largest networking and educational event with more than 10,000 people attending events in 2012.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

In addition to this Chris was also the creator of, and innovator behind, the AISC’s annual showcase event, SteelDay (www.SteelDay.org). SteelDay is a phenomenal success and has become the industry’s largest networking and educational event with more than 10,000 people attending events in 2012.

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