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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

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“ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability. The proposed rules draw from existing disclosure frameworks including the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. ” ISO 14064.

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Alternative Project Delivery for Construction – Benefits, Tools, and Resources

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From concept to completion and beyond, LEAN alternative delivery, including IPD and LEAN JOC, improves the efficiency and effectiveness of virtually any repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, or new construction task. Benefits of Alternative Project Delivery.

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6 Green Building Materials and How They are Used

Chianelli Estimating

Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. These materials are great at reducing net energy use and can be more eco-friendly across their entire life cycles. Materials that Reduce Energy Consumption. Solar Shingles.

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Construction Cost Estimating Trends – 2014 and Beyond

Building Information Management

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Major Trends: Shift to life-cycle cost visibility for new construction, renovation, repair, operations, and maintenance.

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Construction Cost Estimating Trends – 2014 and Beyond

Building Information Management

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Major Trends: Shift to life-cycle cost visibility for new construction, renovation, repair, operations, and maintenance.

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Timeline to Zero: Actionable Steps to Achieve ILFI Zero Carbon Certification

Stok

Embodied carbon actions: As early as concept design, engage an LCA (life-cycle assessment) consultant to develop a baseline embodied carbon model. The Cx process will help ensure that the Net Zero Energy goal will be maintained throughout the project’s life-cycle. Timeline of Actions to Meet ILFI ZCC Requirements.

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Improving Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Project Delivery

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Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling. Overall focus must shift from first-cost mentality to life-cycle/total-cost-of-ownership. Efficient: can draw multiple conclusions out of dataset. Balanced: qualitative/quantitative, multiple perspectives.