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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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PC Recognized with AGC Build Maine Award

PC Construction

Wednesday night I joined my project teammates and fellow employee owners on stage to proudly accept an AGC Build Maine Award for our work on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. The McGoldrick Center, with its large-scale 33.3-kW

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PC Construction Receives National Award for University of Southern Maine Project

PC Construction

Today, PC Construction accepted a top national award from the Associated General Contractors of America for its work on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. kW rooftop photovoltaic array and passive solar heating, is pending LEED Gold certification. “As

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Magnesium.

Natural Building

Super-Insulated Houses. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. There is a whole class of cement that was very popular in the days before the invention and manufacture of Portland cement quickly replaced its use. Global Warming Denial is Alive and Kicking. Small Cob Buildings without Permits! Living Walls.

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California Embodied Carbon Legislation: How to Prepare for AB 2446

Stok

It’s currently in the early development stages, with a proof-of-concept calculator and a pilot study applying reduction scenarios to three cities: New York City, Portland, and Austin. 2: Identify synergies with other policies and green building certifications The Buy Clean California Act (BCCA), LEED v4.1

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PC Construction Receives National Award for University of Southern Maine Project

PC Construction

Portland, ME – Today, PC Construction accepted a top national award from the Associated General Contractors of America for its work on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. The project, with a total value of $83.6

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She’s part of a large in-house team that combines digital technology expertise with specialist built environment knowledge to optimise efficiencies across the lifecycle of construction and fit-out projects. Portland, Oregon. As such, she continues to win projects and grow opportunities in the Portland market. . Yoanna Ruseva.