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Despite a Worsening Water Shortage, Developers Are Mapping Out New Projects in Phoenix Desert

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Despite a Worsening Water Shortage, Developers Are Mapping Out New Projects in Phoenix Desert. Arizona's water supply is rapidly disappearing, but that's not stopping new developers from taking over the dry West Valley of Phoenix. Sustainability. Wed, 01/18/2023 - 11:09. Katie Hobbs said in a statement last week. .

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DPR's Phoenix office, designed by SmithGroupJJR, affirmed as world's largest ILFI-certified net-zero facility

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Phoenix -- The new Phoenix Regional Office of DPR Construction, designed by SmithGroupJJR, has been officially certified as a Net Zero Energy Building by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). It’s the largest building in the world to achieve Net Zero Energy Building Certification through the Institute to date.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Over the past few years, this 1.3

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Lunch with prospective client].

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

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As President and CEO, Carole led Shepley Bulfinch’s expansion into a national presence, broadening the firm's portfolio through firm acquisitions, opening studios Phoenix in 2009, Houston in 2015, Hartford, Conn., She led a new generation that achieved certification as a women-owned and led business. in 2019, and Durham, N.C.,

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The next destination: Passive design airports

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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.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There are over 200 educational sessions combined with another 400 industry speakers and keynotes discussing sustainability, networking and more. Thi s year’s event features training and techniques in concrete and masonry, countless exhibits from original equipment manufacturers, and educational certification seminars.