Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” 2014, 2015 International Green Construction Code Table 702.1,

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is pilot testing its L25 Electric compact wheel loader with a customer in Germany. Leick Baumschulen, a German tree farm and landscaping company based 30 minutes from the Volvo CE factory in Konz, is the first customer in the world to test the new “green”…

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 27, 2023

The next £60m phase of Manchester Science Park has been given the green light by planners. Greenheys will additionally feature a ‘solar shading’ façade which will reduce heat absorption and visual glare, and a green wall wrapping around its first two floors to increase biodiversity and improve air quality.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To help reduce jobsite noise, exhaust emissions, and reduce maintenance, many construction equipment manufacturers have been busy producing all electric versions of their diesel powered machines, such as the 220+ ton electric crawler cranes that Liebherr recently unveiled. image courtesy of Volvo CE.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America showed its battery-electric Class 8 truck at an event in Fontana, California. The Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Innovation Showcase, held at Volvo Trucks’ TEC Equipment dealership, revealed the progress that has been achieved since the…

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 18, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first pilot VNR Electric truck in Southern California as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project. The project is a collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and 13 other…

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America has announced that third-party supply chain solutions provider NFI began piloting two Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, becoming the third company to deploy its battery-electric trucks. The Volvo…

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In the heart of the Balinese jungle, IBUKU’s fairy tale headquarters offer a window into the future of bamboo construction: multi-story, open-air housing with electricity, water and modern amenities. IBUKU has teamed up with Bamboo U, to provide courses in bamboo construction.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

There are two primary types of factories: the basic oxygen furnace (BOF) and the electric arc furnace (EAF). The post Rethinking rebar: Reinforcement goes green appeared first on Construction Specifier. Photo by Anna Seeley. The main driver of steel emissions is the production process. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon.

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Work Gearz

JULY 16, 2021

In a construction site, there are different levels and sectors of workers and therefore, differentiating them in times of needs becomes crucial. The green color symbolizes safety and so does the green colored hard hat mean that the person wearing it belongs to the safety department. Who wears a green hard hat?

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 9, 2019

Cummins and Hyundai jointly developed an electric powered mini excavator in October 2018, designed to operate for a full eight-hour shift and recharge in under three hours. As urban cities continue “going green”… According to Cummins, the machine eliminates all gaseous emissions and reduces noise.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With Baby Boomers aging, it is no surprise that Senior Housing construction and renovation are… well…BOOMING. In recent years, we’ve been working with Senior Housing developers and operators to update existing facilities, add new amenities, and retool common areas to be more competitive with new-construction senior housing options.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Requirements for stormwater management are enhanced, and new requirements added for bicycle parking and for preferred parking for low-emission, hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

It’s not only for the sake of saving costs on monthly electricity bills but also for being a responsible and eco-friendly business entity. . Are you looking for different means to partake in the ongoing green revolution ? This allows your business to control and monitor all activities that use up electricity. Conclusion.

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Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re green.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Greensburg, a farming community in southwestern Kansas with a population of 900 rebuilt “green” after a tornado barreled through at more than 200 miles per hour and nearly wiped it off the map in 2007. She said, ‘It sounds like you’re going to build it green,’” Hewitt recalled. Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2015

In recent days, I asked the question, “what one change would you make to LEED to encourage green building?” to four score and seven people familiar with green building. The small sample was not randomly selected, but rather each was a professional working on green building projects, so the results have some statistical reliability.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2015

In recent days, I asked the question, “what one change would you make to LEED to encourage green building?” ” to four score and seven people familiar with green building. Green Building Council, are a useful tool of analysis. each year only about 170,000 new commercial buildings are constructed).

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Chianelli Estimating

MARCH 21, 2022

Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. Green materials in construction are often attractive to tenants and investors because they can lower the cost of building maintenance while reducing carbon footprints.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2013

(April 19, 2013) – Wyatt Franks, assistant product marketing manager for North American generator products at Doosan Portable Power, was recently appointed to secretary of the Green Committee for the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA). in March.'

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 26, 2023

A week’s comparison for same units found a typical saving of 226 kWh of electric and 43.98kg of carbon. When compared to part eco units over a year of use, these cabins save 2.3 tonnes of KgCO2, equating to a reduction of 84%.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 15, 2019

Komatsu combines its experience with hybrid construction equipment and electric forklift trucks to develop a 5-ton all-electric mini excavator

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Hastings on Hudson, a village with a population of just over 9,400, located east of the Hudson River, less than 20 miles north of Times Square, conducted a final public hearing last evening on its custom written Green Building Code. nor any of the national green codes, rating systems or standards.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

One industry significantly impacting global emissions is construction. While we will always need to renovate and construct buildings, researchers are assessing the causes of emissions and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional practices. How Much Carbon Does the Construction Industry Emit?

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Bill 3-14 would require newly constructed buildings of 10,000 square feet or more or extensively modified buildings to achieve a Silver certification in the appropriate LEED rating system. Bill 7-14 would create a preference for a certified green business in the County''s procurement of goods and services.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 23, 2023

A new power line between the UK and the Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to power 1.8m The new cross-border electricity line known as LionLink will be only the second of its kind in the world, with the first having been built by Germany and Denmark. homes by connecting the two countries and North Sea wind farm schemes.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Toro showed its prototype of an electric-powered version of its 323 gasoline-fueled Dingo - in action at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Volvo will soon test how its electric trucks can reduce air pollution through the Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions project, a pilot project in Southern California. The project is one of 11 receiving grant funding from the California Air Resources Board aiming to electrify work vehicles.…

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

As CNN notes , roughly half of all steel is used in buildings and infrastructure, helping to construct frames and pipes in everything from skyscrapers to homes and bridges. As we can see, therefore, construction is by far the most common use for steel. It aids quick construction. It’s strong. It’s environmentally friendly.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change. However, the average U.S.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. Green Electrical Contracting. Much of this activity will be related to electrical work. Name: Kelly Hart. February 11, 2010.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

As a construction professional, you work hard. General Interest Construction Associations. Here are some established construction-related organizations that can provide some of the above advantages. AIC members serve the construction industry through professionalism and a commitment to high ethical standards.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Mercedes-Benz plans to invest an additional $1 billion in its Alabama operation, where it will set up electric vehicle production and build a battery plant in Tuscaloosa County. Mercedes-Benz has announced a $1 billion expansion plan in Alabama that includes the launch of electric vehicle production. Photo: MadeInAlabama.com).

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

(Right) Revised design will include Europe highest public viewing area at the top of the building and lower green outdoor spaces. The developers said the revised proposals would enable a more sustainable building with enhanced green spaces – not included in the already consented scheme. WSP is acting as multi-service engineer.

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