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Top Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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Some outstanding ideas to design your home with Concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

Besides, concrete, other materials like steel, fibre, plastic, glass, wood and other superior materials can also be used together with concrete to build up homes. Advantages of Concrete Homes: 1. Adaptable Concrete is a multifaceted material from which any shape and form can be developed.

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6 Green Building Materials and How They are Used

Chianelli Estimating

Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. These materials are great at reducing net energy use and can be more eco-friendly across their entire life cycles. Materials that Reduce Energy Consumption. Solar Shingles. PEX Piping.

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Ken Calligar Is Shaping a New Era of Resilient Construction

Pro Builder

Sustainability. CEO Ken Calligar believes the system represents the future of residential and commercial construction, and that growing consumer interest in his product will help usher in a new era of durable green building products and practices. Our systems are also hurricane-proof and fireproof because of the concrete skin.

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Enabling real-time collaboration in Egyptian construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Cairo-based general contractor collaborates closely with its sister companies, which include project managers Polar, Redcon Steel, Wajha (cladding and curtain walls) and concrete specialists Cemento. Advancing the sustainability agenda Golden Gate is a green project championed by Redcon chairman Chairman Tarek El Gamal.

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Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain

BD+C

Kateeb had used engineered wood for commercial projects in the past, but largely for multifamily buildings. A life-cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted by third-party firm WoodLife Environmental Consultants on behalf of APA to analyze the energy required during manufacturing, product transport to site, and construction.