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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs.

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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. While LEED is well-known in the United States, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) standards first developed in the United Kingdom are less familiar.

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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Wood may not sound like an innovative building material, and wooden skyscrapers might sound like a strange idea. However, this concept has gained some traction recently with architects around the world in cities like Chicago, London, Minneapolis and Vancouver designing wooden high-rises. Interested in green construction?

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Innovative Roofing Options for A More Sustainable Home

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Sustainability is the trend in home design these days – and it’s not difficult to see why. Aesthetic value aside, green homes are energy-efficient; they use less energy and are much cheaper to run. Metal roofing is designed to withstand any weather condition. Green Roof. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options.

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America's oldest federal public housing development gets a facelift

BD+C

The Architectural Team, a master planning and architectural design firm specializing in multifamily housing and sustainable design, has announced the completion of 129 residential units for Phase II of The Homes at Old Colony. Body Image: read more.

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Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023

Pro Builder

Cemented Tile Pictured: Frontier20, Design Work. Photo courtesy CIR Ceramiche Jade, sage, mint, and aloe: No other hue conjures nature like the color green. Select manufacturers have released showstopping porcelain slabs featuring saturated colors, giant palms and exotic stones like green onyx and Patagonia green marble.