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Life-cycle Costs for a Commercial Building

Job Order Contracting

Understanding facility life-cycle costs for a commercial building is the first step towards maximizing efficiency and positive outcomes. There are many components of life-cycle costs: First Costs – Planning, Selection, Acquisition, Construction. Facility Life-cycle Costs.

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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. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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The future of sustainable and affordable housing

Lets Build

Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Sustainable homes do not only help the environment by reducing the overall environmental impact during and after construction, but it contributes towards many social and economic benefits. Construction Material.

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Big data, LEAN Construction Delivery, High Performance Buildings = Productive Life-cycle Facility Managment

Building Information Management

Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment.

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Big data, LEAN Construction Delivery, High Performance Buildings = Productive Life-cycle Facility Managment

Building Information Management

Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment.

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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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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.