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Electric fleet challenges and considerations

CK Power

Some end customers are prioritizing environmental sustainability when evaluating contractors or products. Neither is a technology that makes grid power feasible for high-stakes battery charging, on- or off-highway. For now, the only feasible alternatives are hybrid charging systems powered by diesel or gaseous gensets.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

BD+C

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

This is a huge indicator of the feasibility of a green roof. Hardiness zones also determine feasibility of different plant species. . Also, be sure that the waterproofing product has had proven success in rooftop vegetation environments. . Commercial buildings. Product Applications. Maturity time.

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Materials Shortages in Construction: Catapulting a Sustainability Revolution?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to the US Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, construction material prices are increasing significantly causing additional pressures on existing project revenues. When local and national lockdowns began to come into effect in early 2020, many factories reduced their production output as demand lowered.

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Factors driving cold storage warehouse construction costs

The Korte Company

The production, processing, storage and transit of perishable goods is changing. Below, we discuss important cost factors you should consider as you investigate the feasibility of your next project. Today, most commercial refrigeration systems are powered by anhydrous ammonia cooling units. Some are harmful to the environment.

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

CivilJungle

Recycled aggregates ( RA ) are a feasible alternative to natural aggregates that contribute to environmental preservation. The idea is to start with clean material that can be sized according to product requirements. Typically this product is used for site stabilization, road base, and retro fill 3 on the lower layer.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Demand for automobiles is increasing to pre-recession levels with annual vehicle production projections for 2013 reaching just over 15 million units. In concert with the recession-fueled decline of vehicle sales, automotive supplier production capacity and employment also dropped rapidly during the Recession.

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