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Green light for £60m science building revamp

Construction Enquirer

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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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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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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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. These documents allow experts to review project plans at a detailed level before green-lighting contractors and project managers.

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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. These documents allow experts to review project plans at a detailed level before green-lighting contractors and project managers.

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics. Sustainability.

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How Glumac Won the Wilshire Grand Project with Cloud Rendering

BIM & Beam

Glumac, a consulting engineering firm with offices throughout the West Coast and in Shanghai, is a leader in sustainable design—engineering green buildings that work. The team had been using the Autodesk Building Design Suite to create photorealistic renderings of its architectural designs for years.