Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there can be considerable control over one important aspect of sustainability: greenhouse gases (GHGs). 1 Emissions come in two general forms.

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. What Makes a Sustainable Structure? Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Sustainable building is using energy-efficient and healthier materials and the intelligent integration of design, construction, and operation of each home so it delivers benefits like healthier living, less maintenance, and durability not just for the next 15 years, but for decades to come. .

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023. But it is also important to find ways to make the construction process itself sustainable.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. Rainwater recovery, indigenous landscaping and walking distance to shops and public transport help with its carbon footprint.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. The post Coating for sustainability appeared first on Construction Specifier. Regional Priority.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

Autodesk was recently the headline sponsor at the Future of Construction Summit 2022 (“FCON22”) in Sydney from May 4-5. Sustainability was a recurring theme during this year’s conference. Industry capability and tools also formed a key theme in the follow-up roundtable discussion about Construction Sustainability in the spotlight.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Across the globe, the impact of Covid-19 on the construction sector continues to weigh heavy on the industry bringing forward new and evolving challenges in its wake. With a surge in construction activity and output in recent months across the UK, is the shortage a local issue or something that is hitting countries across the globe?

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2017

Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Sustainable homes do not only help the environment by reducing the overall environmental impact during and after construction, but it contributes towards many social and economic benefits. Construction Material.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 29, 2023

government officials and industry leaders to discuss digital construction technology’s critical role in building strong and sustainable infrastructure. Momentum is increasing for the use of technology in how infrastructure is designed and constructed – propelled by the U.S. Earlier this month, I was in Washington, D.C.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. The webpage also provides downloads—helpful worksheets and a "Guidelines" PDF 1 —for plants to make strides toward sustainability. The webpage also provides downloads—helpful worksheets and a "Guidelines" PDF 1 —for plants to make strides toward sustainability.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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. JFK Airport’s future Central Terminal Area Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of 23 the Transportation Research Board, National Academies, Washington, D.C. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Virgin Hyperloop, one of the companies tackling Elon Musk’s open-source idea for sustainable, high speed travel, boarded the first two human passengers to ride in a Hyperloop pod and one of its test tracks. No full hyperloop system exists today, but the two rode a pad at the company’s test track in…

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

Both of which focus heavily on construction technology. states at the 81st annual Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) conference. It’ll cover all things highway and transportation with all the southern hospitality you could hope for! Featured Construction Events.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

After all, no amount of high-grade construction can stand the test of time if it doesn’t survive its environment. Modularity is significant for structures like military shelter systems, enabling easy transportation, assembly, and disassembly in remote or hostile locations. As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 2, 2021

Volvo Construction Equipment is building a testing and demo center at its Customer Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden, dedicated to testing and demonstrating the latest innovations in sustainable power, connectivity, and autonomous solutions. It plans to complete the area by the fall. The area will cover…

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2022

Several conventional and innovative green building materials are increasingly being explored to reduce the impact of the construction industry. Walls and floors constructed from rammed earth can be used as natural thermal storage. Ferrock is a relatively new addition to the sustainable toolkit of the construction industry.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2019

Admixtures and sustainability. Cement additives and concrete admixtures are construction chemicals that reliably improve the sustainability of a broad range of cement-based systems. Another way that water reducers can be employed to increase sustainability is by using less cement content or more SCMs in the concrete. .

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

It is no secret that the construction industry, like many industries, is facing challenges such as labor shortages, rising material costs and the need for faster project delivery. The construction team at the Academy has been teaching and emphasizing the important role modular construction will play in the industry for years.

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Natural Building

MARCH 24, 2021

Adobe buildings are low energy, fireproof, biodegradable and durable if constructed properly. This is sustainable because the materials have low embodied energy, are locally abundant, and can create energy-efficient buildings. Adobe houses are usually built on a solid foundation, constructed from stone, cement, or even seashells.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In conjunction with climate week, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority plans to issue $574-million worth of mostly sustainable bonds on Sept. 26, the agency announced in a statement.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 6, 2018

Cities and countries around the globe are vowing to cut carbon emissions from transportation by all possible means, from electric cars and buses to flying taxis and hyperloop.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 11, 2022

The Metro is a sustainable, fast and safe way to get around Copenhagen, and daily about 360,000 passengers travel with it. The new Metro line consists of 17 new stations in central Copenhagen creating a stronger public transport network with the aim to reduce congestion in the city and aid mobility. In 2019, the M3 Cityringen opened.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2014

Global architecture and design firm Callison announced the release of Matrix by Callison , a comprehensive online sustainable design tool.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

The construction industry has embarked on a massive and long journey toward digital transformation. Furthermore, the pressure put on the environment is greater than ever, and the damages done to the planet are indisputable. More and more large construction firms are rethinking their business entirely.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 14, 2022

In 2021, New York became the first city to ban the use of natural gas in all new construction projects, and its more progressive building policies pushed the Big Apple into the top 10 list, The New York Times reports. . The West Coast dominated the list of energy efficient cities with four California metros in the top 10.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 25, 2022

Make sure to get your tickets now and get ready for an AU full of construction industry trends, deep dives, keynotes, product education, and so much more. To see what else is coming up in 2022-23, check out our list of top construction events for the year. Featured Construction Event. September 2022 Construction Webinars.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 27, 2023

The deal will fire-up TUSP’s continued growth plans in the transport, energy, defence and construction industries. Ultimately this will advance BMD’s proven delivery experience in major projects and sustainable solutions and deliver increased value for money and social value outcomes for the UK construction sector.”

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BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Photos courtesy Cunningham Baron By Bill Bellico The construction industry is equipped with many tools to further its mission of fostering sustainable building practices. It encompasses the CO2 created from gathering raw materials, transporting them to the site of manufacture, as well as manufacturing. What is embodied carbon?

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

News Our news round up highlights the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry report that lays bare procurement and procurement inadequacies; the Court of Appeal allows a challenge to Sizewell C to proceed; and Transport Scotland caves into industry pressure and will use NEC4 on the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

There’s a number of big construction events happening in June covering transportation, preconstruction, the future of construction technology, and more. We also now offer a monthly, live Q&A for customers interested in better understanding technical workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud products.

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