Constructonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

Without concrete the landscape of Britain would be unrecognizable. Concrete is one of the most important resources in construction today, it is the most widely used construction material in the world because of the unparalleled versatility that allows it to be used in the building of just about anything. Sustainable Construction.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to construction, are we at a tipping point towards necessitating sustainable solutions for good? Technology, such as a common data environment for shared project data, plays a vital role in delivering modern methods of construction projects on time.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

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. Here are five reasons why. Here are five reasons why.

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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. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. When it comes to sustainability, metal roofs are believed to be more energy efficient than their asphalt counterparts. Fiber Cement.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

precast concrete drainage and plastic drainage pipes) Highways works and associated ancillary packages (e.g. landscaping, fencing, drainage, civils, formwork, reinforcement and concrete) General procurement (materials, plant, consumables, innovation, sustainability) Buildings & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) (incl.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 21, 2021

Construction and the built environment account for nearly 38% of all energy-related carbon emissions around the world. From an environmental, social and economic perspective, it’s simply not sustainable. . 7 key takeaways on the future of sustainability in construction. Incremental change won’t cut it: we need a paradigm shift.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sustainability is a key focus in today’s construction sector. The team at Dura Vermeer is always looking for new and innovative ways to take on more challenging and complex projects. Sustainability in Action. This structure is designed with disassembly in mind using more sustainable materials.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2021

The builder wanted to use a mix of plywood and bamboo for some time because of its smaller impact on the environment. The material comes from a northern California company Bamcore, which says it's energy-efficient, good for the environment, strong, and durable. Innovation. Sustainability. Read More. . Building Materials.

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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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

All other GCP businesses, consisting mainly of concrete admixtures and cement additives (c. GCP partners with producers, contractors, designers and engineers to achieve performance and sustainability goals. GCP is focused on continuous improvement for its customers, end-users and the environment. About GCP Applied Technologies.

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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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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

The pale concrete parapet and noise barrier along the top of the viaduct is designed to throw the dark steel into shadow, helping to give the appearance of a lighter and thinner structure. Structurally, the viaduct girders will use an innovative ‘double composite’ approach, like the nearby Wendover Dean Viaduct.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market. BIM World will cover some of the most important current topics in the industry, including emission reduction, digitalisation, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and efficiency.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market. BIM World will cover some of the most important current topics in the industry, including emission reduction, digitalisation, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and efficiency.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Sustainability. One solution comes in the form of a 3D cementitious panel by Re-Structure Group that won the 2019 NAHB Global Innovation Award for its weather resistance and energy efficiency. . It’s steel plus concrete with expanded polystyrene in the center, and within every panel is a truss system that repeats every 8 inches.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this piece, we explore how innovative design strategies, incorporating biophilic design and dynamic lighting, can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point. In doing so, Vessel was able to create a place where both residents and families are welcomed and can flourish.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2023

With advancements in material science, the benefits of such cladding are increasing, and it is no longer necessary to use heavy materials such as masonry, concrete, metal panels, precast, porcelain, or even fiber cement to achieve the look of brick, wood, concrete, or metal.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

Will the innovation live up to the hype? 3D Printing Concrete. Concrete, specifically, is one of them. In fact, the concrete 3D printing market is projected to be valued at $56.4 million by 2021, growth that’s largely spurred by the amount of new, innovative projects that are being planned in construction.

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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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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. Materials .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

Furthermore, the pressure put on the environment is greater than ever, and the damages done to the planet are indisputable. AEC companies across the globe are now inundated with new and pressing questions in this fast-paced environment. What is our mission? How will new technologies impact our business?

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

The prevalence of traditional building practices and a lack of innovation and industrialization have negatively affected productivity and growth for decades, leading to massive inefficiencies that persistently drive project delays and increase costs while decreasing margins. 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. To reduce waste.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 1, 2015

IS IT TIMBER OR STEEL OR CONCRETE? The most popular and common construction structural material Timber , Steel and Concrete has their own pros and cons. The Pitch: The timber’s load per unit weight to strengthen concrete and steel structure shows the high structural efficiency. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST IN USE?

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 5, 2016

However, efforts to apply the same principle to non roof hardscapes, including pavements, overlook the complexities of urban geography and how ground level reflections interact with pedestrians, vehicles, and the built environment. Director of Sustainable Engineering for the National Asphalt Association. and Kamil E. Kaloush, Ph.D.,

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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

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction. Lean Maturity, Lean Sustainability. An innovative supply chain strategy for customized housing. Industrial bridge construction with cast in place concrete, M.Sc. South East Centre for the Built Environment. Alarcon (Ed.), Barrett, P.

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Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time. The 2021 Sustainable, Healthier Home kicks off with a cost- and labor-efficient structural system . Innovative Products: A New High-Performance Wall [VIDEO]. Building With Insulated Concrete Forms. Wed, 07/14/2021 - 22:10. Nick Vaccaro. Building Envelope-Related Articles.

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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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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 15, 2013

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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. This is going to unlock some tremendous opportunities for industry-wide productivity and sustainability.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

World of Concrete (Las Vegas, NV). The 2022 World of Concrete (WOC) theme is all about grit, designed to reflect the tenacity and determination construction professionals demonstrate every day on and off the jobsite. Get more details. January 18 – 20, 2022. Get more details. Design-Build for Water/Wastewater (Orlando, FL) .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Construction, jobsite, and built environments. Sustainable building. Calling all architects, engineers, contractors, and owners: This session is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand the value of collecting data across enterprise and connected cloud environments. *Dates and times are still being confirmed.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2020

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. We are engaged in the business of manufacturing of Concrete Block and AAC Block Adhesive.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The Company is known for its quality and innovative construction in the Industry. Tata Projects is also working on green sustainable buildings in India to bring green revolution all over the country. • Larsen and Toubro are originated from two Danish engineers. • Larsen and Toubro are the leading Construction Company in India. •

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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. It is designed to be processed in a controlled environment so it can not be poured.

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