Orientation of Green Office Buildings for Efficiency and Functionality
The Constructor
AUGUST 2, 2017
The orientation of green buildings for efficiency and functionality is considered during construction. Read More at Orientation of Green Office.
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The Constructor
AUGUST 2, 2017
The orientation of green buildings for efficiency and functionality is considered during construction. Read More at Orientation of Green Office.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 23, 2023
Developer MEPC has given Sir Robert McAlpine the green light to start phase 2 office building at the £1.2bn Paradise Birmingham scheme. The 10-storey office project, Three Chamberlain Square, forms a key part of phase two which also includes a 17-storey hotel at the south western corner of the development. ”
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Green construction isn’t new anymore. In fact, it’s become pretty commonplace in the construction industry. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. According to the U.S.
Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 26, 2024
Determining If the Cost Will Be Offset by the Benefits The breakdown of advantages vs. disadvantages for LEED © certifying your medical office is easy – it’s energy cost savings, environmental responsibility, plus marketing position (to name a few) vs. cost. Sources used: www.usgbc.org [link]
Construction Enquirer
JULY 12, 2023
Development manager LS Estates has got the green light to repurpose an office building in London’s Canary Wharf for life sciences and technology tenants.
The Constructor
AUGUST 2, 2017
The location where the green building is indented to be constructed and the environment surround the location play an important role in the overall.
Lets Build
JUNE 15, 2022
The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals. Mistakes from the past.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 4, 2020
At a time when the building industry is principally concerned with the impact of COVID-19 and the luster is off green building, the Montgomery County Council last Tuesday unanimously approved legislation “to accelerate the construction of highly energy efficient buildings and green retrofitting of existing buildings.”.
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 26, 2023
The Hive, in Bowling Green Street, Kelham Island will include 100 co-living studios, spread over five floors and is designed with a focus on a curated community living style. The second project a six-storey office development received planning at the end of last year.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.
Lets Build
JULY 25, 2017
We all know the boring offices that are plain, simple and doesn’t try to lift the spirits of the workers at all. At GenieBelt, we have done some research on interesting and cool offices around the world that you can take a look at, and maybe get inspired for your own office. Do you know more cool offices or buildings?
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 17, 2018
Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day. think non-roof urban heat island effect).
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
The Maryland Green Building Council recommended a broad and deep expansion of green building leasing by state government and the Maryland Department of General Services has agreed to enlarge what is a “high performance building” for the purposes of state government leasing. public private partnerships are the de rigueur).
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. And now BRE is partnering with HOK, an American architecture, engineering and design firm, to launch a BREEAM standard for new construction in the United States in 2019.
BD+C
JULY 13, 2023
Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards. In fact, I’d say that’s rare.”
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Despite green and sustainable buildings representing only a small percentage of the markets across the United States, the market for such buildings has been growing substantially over the last 15 years.
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 18, 2016
But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. 03:50 p.m.
Building Radar
JANUARY 21, 2020
Lean and green – an abstract of the green construction industry Green construction, referring to both structure and the utilisation of environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient processes, no longer bears the stigma of companies run by starry-eyed idealists or business hippies. Towards self-sufficiency 4.
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.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
In constructing its Austin office, DPR Construction set out to focus on energy efficiency and promote healthy living.
Lets Build
MARCH 2, 2017
Green construction, or Green Building as many call it, has started attracting more and more attention during the last years. The concept behind green construction lies far beyond the creation of a building that doesn’t harm the environment. The True Value Of Green Construction. Productivity boost.
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
So it is with great pride that I announce the completion of our most successful Chicago design build office construction job to date – the new headquarters of Englewood Construction! for what we considered the ultimate office tenant renovation project. The work stations from our old office were fine, so we re-used those.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Rising demand has led to an over 7% rental premium on green-certified office buildings across major markets in the U.S. and Canada.
ENR Construction
MARCH 15, 2022
Developer known mostly for offices counts on sustainability features, building improvements and amenities to boost tenant numbers despite the current remote-work trend.
FDR Safety
MAY 22, 2015
FDRsafety names Tim Sirofchuck as Chief Operating Officer. Franklin, TN (May 22, 2015) – Tim Sirofchuck , a veteran safety executive in the construction industry, has been promoted to the post of Chief Operating Officer of FDRsafety, the company announced today.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 28, 2013
General Services Administration announced that it has issued its recommendation on the federal government’s use of third party green building certification systems. In its recommendation to the Department of Energy, GSA recommended both the Green Building Initiative''s Green Globes 2010 and the U.S.
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 27, 2023
In addition, the development will include nearly 130,000 sq ft of office, R&D and life science space, over 3,000 sq ft of retail units, more than 15,000 sq ft of leisure space, over 76,424 sq ft of new and improved public realm and 490 metres of new and improved walking and cycling routes.
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2013
What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.
Work Gearz
JULY 16, 2021
As there are separate uniform for particular professionals, like for doctors it is white apron, for fire fighters it is red uniform, for office workers it is formals, so are there different color codes of hard hats for different professionals. Who wears a green hard hat? So, let’s get set go…. What is the role of a safety inspector?
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University. Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo.,
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
The final vote of the District of Columbia’s Construction Codes Coordinating Board on the Green Construction Code (and all of the new construction codes) occurred last week, and today the codes are being transmitted to the Mayor''s office. The Green Code would apply to new construction and major renovations.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Understanding the link between sustainable office buildings and employee wellness and productivity can improve a company’s bottom line, says a new World Green Building Council report. Buildings'
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Green Building Council’s Greenbuild convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 21. The winners were featured over a live BuildingGreen webcast and will be presented at the U.S. Body Image: read more.
BD+C
JULY 17, 2014
“Green” construction in the U.S. That is the conclusion that New York-based nonprofit Urban Green Council found in their research on “high cholesterol buildings.”. has mostly been on a fad diet – one where trimming energy consumption is focused on the present but not the long run. Body Image: read more.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 18, 2015
I had an opportunity some days ago to speak at length with Vicki Worden, the Executive Director of Green Building Initiative. Readers of this blog will be interested in what this thought leader in the green building movement has to say. All of which gives her street cred in the green building industrial complex.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 17, 2012
Someone recently asked me why I was baffled about the Department of Defense's decision to use both LEED and a green building code. LEED + Green Building Code = Duplicative Costs. The Department of Defense has proposed a green building code in order to streamline the process of applying for LEED certification.
BD+C
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Architects Green Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Sustainable Development Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Hotel Facilities Modular Building Multifamily Housing Construction Office Building Retail Centers Shopping Centers Transportation & Parking Facilities Green Sustainability'
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Messer's LEED-Gold-certified corporate support office also shows off its construction expertise with features like a cast-in-place concrete reception desk.
BD+C
JULY 2, 2013
Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that its membership has voted to adopt LEED v4, the next update to the world’s premier green building rating system. The final overall vote was 86 percent in favor of adopting LEED v4.
BD+C
OCTOBER 15, 2014
Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) has launched a new research center that is focused on advancing the energy efficiency of buildings through better design.
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2013
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver. Body Image: read more.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
Green Building Council’s LEED certification program. Delos has joined forces with the Green Business Certification Inc. The first office to be WELL Certified – Pilot Program, the CBRE Corporate Headquarters in Los Angeles is a 48,000 square feet project. GBCI is now also providing third party certification for WELL.
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