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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. Passengers also like knowing they’re using an airport focused on sustainability.

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here in Portland, Ore., As communities in the area grapple with how to get ready, discussions in Portland serve as a good example of the challenges of actually making upgrades. Earthquake retrofits are a hot topic in Portland, Oregon. Earthquake retrofitting requirements could be on the horizon in Portland.

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

While most Passive buildings are residential (well over 3500 buildings worldwide and 300 in North America), there are a growing number of commercial and institutional projects (over 500) including office buildings, hotels, schools, and even a prison. Which raises an interesting conflict that the two standards are not the same.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Technology innovation is happening across the country, but there is no better place to witness the revolution other than Austin, TX, home to a rapidly expanding technology industry. We attended several events hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and caught up with several new innovative tech companies. By Jenny Vickers.

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Pro Builder's 2022 Top 100 Products

Pro Builder

energy efficiency, innovation, style, convenience, durability, and more. Sustainable Surface / Cosentino. IceStone surfaces are made using only recycled glass, Portland cement, and nontoxic pigments for a toxin-free material free of petrochemicals and resins, the manufacturer says. Take a look. Click for more info. . .

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.