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Why Now is the Time for Sustainable Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

But when it comes to construction, any building or infrastructure project completed today will most likely still be operational in 2050. In the next few years, spending on infrastructure by Australia’s state and federal governments is expected to top $166 billion. The push for sustainable construction.

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7 key benefits of Lean construction for wind farms

Lets Build

Lean construction begins with initial consultations and designs, ensuring that subsequent stages (such as assembly and completion) are as cost-effective and streamlined as possible. They extend across huge swathes of land, necessitating independent construction of each turbine and its ground-level infrastructure.

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ESG will be the Environmental Issue of 2022

Green Building Law Update

This is more than a Magic 8 Ball prediction, although we do regularly consult one of the 1960s era plastic spheres I keep on my desk. domestic matter and that the recently passed infrastructure bill contains $2.9 ESG will be the environmental issue of the year, if not also among the biggest business issues of the year.

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LiveXchange Emerging Industries Panel: Key Factors For Site Selection

Business Facilities

Jenny Massey, Sikich; Linda Burns, Wadley-Donovan-Gutshaw Consulting; and John Boyd, Jr., The Boyd Company will share their experiences navigating the shifting site selection landscape for emerging industries.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BD+C

IRA-incentivized green building As the federal government provides more direction on the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, owners and developers will begin taking advantage of the $369 billion included in the IRA for climate resilience, energy efficiency, and decarbonization-related technology.

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How Autodesk Docs Underpins Whole City Builds

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Not only will the city benefit from integrated 5G services such as smart irrigation, smart waste management and smart lighting for the whole city, it will also use clean energy and offer smart green transportation. TMG has now mandated all its consultants, contractors and internal teams to use Autodesk Docs as its common data environment (CDE).

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BD+C

When introducing new flora and fauna to an area, consultation with local conservation groups is beneficial for understanding and implementing cohesive interventions. While some disruption is inevitable, the routes of access roads should be planned to minimize their impact and maintain green corridors.