Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations.

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Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate? Recycled concrete aggregates ( RACs ) are an alternative to the use in concrete of natural aggregates ( NA ). Recycled concrete aggregates ( RCA ) are aggregates produced by clean concrete waste that must contain very low amounts of other building waste – less than a few percent.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Regular readers of this blog will know that the Greenbuild Conference and Expo is the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable building. Available in aluminum or gray polypropylene, it comes in 8′ lengths and can be installed in concrete or asphalt driveways, sidewalks, and other applications.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. When we use this type of concrete we achieve large volume by less amount of concrete.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Heatwaves, power outages, extreme cold and drought — you need to look no further than the day’s headlines to realize our climate is changing and there is an urgent need to do better for the environment. Asphalt, concrete, and rubble are often recycled into aggregate or new asphalt and concrete products. Did you know?

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

Eco-conscious organizations like the United Nations are developing sustainability targets to reduce adverse ecological effects. While we will always need to renovate and construct buildings, researchers are assessing the causes of emissions and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional practices.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2023

By Larry Peters When officials in Arlington, Virginia, initiated a project to revitalize Lubber Run Park—the county’s first, established in 1942—their first instinct was to maintain its green space. They proposed a design which placed the new Lubber Run Community Center at the heart of the green space. Photo courtesy Alan Karchmer. “We

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 11, 2020

Bowdoin College’s Roux Center for the Environment, Brunswick, Maine, utilized silicone-glazed, fire-rated steel curtain wall to create transparency and promote occupant well-being. Along with sustainable aesthetics, the center sought to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Sustainability is the trend in home design these days – and it’s not difficult to see why. Aesthetic value aside, green homes are energy-efficient; they use less energy and are much cheaper to run. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. They’re also recyclable, which is definitely good for the environment.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

As climate science matures, the impact of built spaces on the environment has come under closer scrutiny. While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Where will it be located? It’s also free.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 3, 2015

Sustainability is one of the important aspects of the engineering. The projects involve use of machine, structure demolition, using green premises and many more. The reason for sustainability:- Generation of waste material Vehicular emission Noise pollution of heavy machine and vehicular use. Discharging waste materials.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Sustainability. From cost savings to ballistic ratings, Ken Calligar says Re-Structure Group's design solutions are ushering in a new frontier of durable green building, which also offers promise for providing affordable housing. Our systems are also hurricane-proof and fireproof because of the concrete skin. Affordability.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

These energy-efficient residences were constructed using innovative insulated concrete forms (ICFs), from Nudura. Because the Client and Architect wanted Roost to be the product of thoughtful design, the homes had to be constructed with materials that were beneficial to both the residents and the environment. What Drove the Solution.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 5, 2016

BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. Director of Sustainable Engineering for the National Asphalt Association. Here are the details and an invite from BuildingGreen. If you are in LA please join us! and Kamil E.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Self-Healing Concrete. Self-Healing Concrete. In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent. Thermal Bridging. Photovoltaic Glaze.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 28, 2022

Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. In fact, demand for concrete is so high that we are running out of sand. They’re one and the same thing.

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Natural Building

JULY 20, 2022

The main benefit of mass timber is that it significantly reduces the embodied carbon of new buildings, up to 50% compared to a similar building of concrete or steel. Structural engineers are looking at embodied carbon to meet the requirements of a variety of green building standards and to meet sustainability goals.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. This way, the waterproofing continues to perform, even when exposed to extreme weather and/or when small concrete cracks occur in the underlying structure. . Waterproofing for a green roof. Sustainability.

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Green Home Design Architect

MARCH 24, 2009

Green homes stem from an overall concert for their environment. For example, green homes outperform conventional homes these areas: Environment / Site: Landscaping which focuses on using native plants has a positive effect on the site by reducing irrigation, pesticides, and fertilizers. Naturally you have questions.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. This way, the waterproofing continues to perform, even when exposed to extreme weather and/or when small concrete cracks occur in the underlying structure. . Green roofs are growing like wild. . Sustainability.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 25, 2007

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In recent times, lots of skylines have emerged which are made with concrete and steel. Besides, wood is less harmful for the environment. In a recent study, it has been detected that the application of steel provides three per cent of man’s greenhouse gas emissions and at the same time concrete produces over five per cent.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. This illustrates the trend of outside spaces being the extension of the built environment. How mid-scapes can be used as an economical productivity booster.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This Cannon Beach house, built in 2005, has a green roof planted in sedum and wild strawberries and is clad with cedar shakes. Architect Nathan Good’s clients wanted a home “that would be healthy to live in with a dramatically reduced impact on the environment.”. This zero-energy home features a 5.9

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 30, 2020

It is also known as hemp-concrete. It has a low carbon footprint and environment-friendly construction material. Also, read: What Is Concrete Topping | Topping Slab Definition | Types of Topping Slab | Advantages & Disadvantage of Topping Slab. Hempcrete is a sustainable construction material. • What Is Hempcrete?

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. Green Building Council in its LEED Homes Awards. Green Building Council, the creators of the LEED green building program, has selected outstanding projects in the affordable dwelling category for the 2020 LEED Homes Awards. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

It was important to meet their needs to ensure the new environment would be conducive to maximum productivity. As mentioned in an earlier blog post about commercial construction retrofits , re-use as many materials as possible to not only keep construction costs down, but also have a more sustainable construction project.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is an environment friendly construction material and does not cause pollution. There may be a problem of swelling and shrinkage of bamboo in the concrete. Bamboo may absorb water during the casting and curing of the concrete. The bamboo facade is a sustainable and ecological alternative for the tropical hardwood.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Green Stone AAC Block. Green Stone AAC Block. Green Stone AAC Block. By imbibing the Godrej Group’s core values, Godrej Construction has earned a reputation for meeting international quality standards while preserving the environment. Our efforts are complemented by our commitment to the environment and community.

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Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

Chris Magwood’s Making Better Buildings is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. It is also a masterpiece of research and experience folded into an encyclopedic reference book for anyone interested in sustainable approaches to our built environment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

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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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 18, 2006

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Lichenology.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

When Kate Simonen, a professor who leads the Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington, was a young architect experimenting with alternative approaches to conventional concrete. Rammed earth can replace some applications where concrete is commonly used. He was game to try it in the foundation. “It I was like, ‘Whoa!

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