Strategic Sustainability
Business Facilities
JUNE 29, 2022
Among the growing green markets across the U.S. and Canada, recycling operations, electric vehicles, and supporting technology are making inroads.
Why are green buildings important?
Lets Build
JUNE 15, 2022
The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Today’s green buildings still use concrete but in a more considered and sparing format.
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Light-Emitting Cement: A Sustainable Way to Light up Highways
The Constructor
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity.
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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?
Lets Build
JULY 1, 2022
3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re green.
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Trump Triumph is Awesome For Green Building
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Election day 2016 in which Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States and Republicans control both houses of Congress portends huge business opportunities for green building. The newly elected President is not a 1960s Barry Goldwater environmentalist who favored “federal intervention with regards to the environment.”
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Saint Paul Green With Envy
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 21, 2018
When the Saint Paul City Council votes this Wednesday on Ordinance 17-60 it should amend the legislation to not delete, from the existing law, Green Globes as one of the approved green building standards. Commercial projects falling within the law must achieve a “Sustainable Building Standard means any of the following: .
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Sustainable Building by the Numbers
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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Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. Cities in 2022
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. These metros are working to reduce their carbon footprints by blazing a trail toward eco-friendly living and green building . Green building is also on the rise in West and Southern regions, where a number of popular metros are home to more than 100 LEED-certified green buildings per 100,000 people.
Green Globes 01-201X about to be Green Lighted
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 15, 2018
There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” 2014, 2015 International Green Construction Code Table 702.1,
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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
A package of local government bills introduced on January 29th aim to ensure that Montgomery County, Maryland remains at the sustainability forefront. Bill 6-14 would create an Office of Sustainability. Bill 7-14 would create a preference for a certified green business in the County''s procurement of goods and services.
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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures
HardHatChat
APRIL 20, 2017
Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Here are a five examples: 1.
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FTC Regulates What You can Say about Your Solar Panels
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 16, 2022
That guidance from the FTC is not new, but as both onsite and offsite renewable energy has become a national holy grail, increasingly businesses are communicating to others about their green power, including as part of ESG disclosures. A REC can be sold separately from the actual electricity (kilowatt-hour, or kWh).
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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels
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.
The future of sustainable and affordable housing
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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ESG Often Led by Renewable Energy
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 9, 2022
Businesses often ask about including green power in ESG efforts. Additionally, the government disputes over all electric building codes (. which strike us as a wrong headed idea, given that most electricity in the U.S. As opposed to the renewable energy portfolio standards adopted for utilities in many U.S.
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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill.
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Promoting Electric Vehicles as Environmental Policy or Corporate Welfare
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 11, 2015
Maryland has been a leader in the promotion of plug-in electric vehicles. have created incentives for plug-in electric vehicles. Maryland residents may be eligible for a one time excise tax credit, up to $3,000.00, when they purchase or lease a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle through June 30, 2017.
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Electric Adventure Vehicle Project Is Largest In Georgia History
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 17, 2021
The post Electric Adventure Vehicle Project Is Largest In Georgia History appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine. Rivian will invest $5 billion, create 7,500 jobs at a nearly 2,000-acre carbon-conscious campus dubbed the East Atlanta Megasite.
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Mid Term Election Results Superb For Green Building
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
Election Day 2014 in which Republicans made big gains in Congress and statehouses across the country portends huge business opportunities for green building. Mandatory green codes and green standards will not be popular in conservative legislative bodies.
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Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 29, 2016
Electric mower and handheld equipment maker joins Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Site Sustainability : All site requirements are now mandatory, with prescriptive and performance options moved to the mandatory requirements. ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014,
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Rethinking rebar: Reinforcement goes green
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2022
Luckily, new alternatives to traditional reinforcement are becoming more present in the market and the steel industry is making strides to build more sustainably. There are two primary types of factories: the basic oxygen furnace (BOF) and the electric arc furnace (EAF). Steel rebar. Photo by Anna Seeley.
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Indoor Marijuana Growing Accounts for Over 1% of all Electric Consumption in the U.S.
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 19, 2015
In 2015, when vaping is out and Marley Natural Weed is in, the largely unrecognized and surging use of electricity associated with marijuana must be considered. Indoor marijuana growing operations accounted for over 1% of all electric consumption in the U.S.,
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6 Green Building Materials and How They are Used
Chianelli Estimating
MARCH 21, 2022
Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. Green materials in construction are often attractive to tenants and investors because they can lower the cost of building maintenance while reducing carbon footprints. Reclaimed Wood.
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Hastings is Adopting a Unique Green Building Code
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 2, 2013
Hastings on Hudson, a village with a population of just over 9,400, located east of the Hudson River, less than 20 miles north of Times Square, conducted a final public hearing last evening on its custom written Green Building Code. nor any of the national green codes, rating systems or standards.
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The Benefits of Sustainable Construction
Building Radar
MAY 12, 2020
The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.
Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 3, 2017
Green buildings generate large quantities of data. In an age when many have opinions about Edward Snowden’s disclosures, foreign state sponsored hacking, and Uber’s massive customer data hack, most people have not considered matters of data protection from their real estate, green building or otherwise. Others collect building data.
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More Golf Homes Are Taking a Swing at Sustainability
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
More Golf Homes Are Taking a Swing at Sustainability. These residential properties are linked to golf courses and interestingly enough, are seeing a surge in sustainable building practices, says the New York Times. Green golf homes may feature solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, LED lighting, and insulated glass windows.
Greensburg, Kansas Rebuilds Green After Tornado
Natural Building
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Greensburg, a farming community in southwestern Kansas with a population of 900 rebuilt “green” after a tornado barreled through at more than 200 miles per hour and nearly wiped it off the map in 2007. She said, ‘It sounds like you’re going to build it green,’” Hewitt recalled. Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization.
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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2023
The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Tenants are demanding sustainable facilities. Here’s how to get to the next level.
5 Best Practices Of Energy Efficient Buildings
Construction Marketing
MARCH 28, 2022
It’s not only for the sake of saving costs on monthly electricity bills but also for being a responsible and eco-friendly business entity. . As people become more aware of the harm and dangers caused by climate change, businesses and individuals alike are believed to be starting to make the switch to sustainable practices. Conclusion.
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Algae as a Sustainable Fuel and Food Source
Natural Building
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. Upon learning that algae has a very high protein content, making it a contender for food of the future, this Danish studio decided to create an installation to start conversations about sustainable architecture solutions. The structure also acts as a public information center.
Sustainability initiatives gather pace in ANZ: key to 66% of corporate businesses’ strategies
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Sustainability is a key part of 66% of ANZ strategies, in comparison with 53% of company strategies across APAC . 92% of APAC companies are embracing sustainability due to regulation and market forces . Digital adoption is a critical enabler for sustainability, but is significantly underleveraged .
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Green Electrical.
Natural Building
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.
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Indian Architects Devoted to Sustainability
Natural Building
MAY 6, 2020
Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. They have worked on around 40 environmentally and economically sustainable projects so far. “As Tejesh Patil has always been fascinated by energy-efficient designs.
New One Undershaft tower plan as tall as the Shard
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 28, 2023
(Right) Revised design will include Europe highest public viewing area at the top of the building and lower green outdoor spaces. The developers said the revised proposals would enable a more sustainable building with enhanced green spaces – not included in the already consented scheme. WSP is acting as multi-service engineer.
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A Roundup of Energy Efficient Home Upgrades for Any Budget
Pro Builder
MAY 31, 2023
Still, the report finds that even low-cost sustainable upgrades can result in yearly savings of $200 on electricity bills. Still, the report finds that even low-cost sustainable upgrades can result in yearly savings of $200 on electricity bills.
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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?
Fieldwire
APRIL 18, 2022
Eco-conscious organizations like the United Nations are developing sustainability targets to reduce adverse ecological effects. While we will always need to renovate and construct buildings, researchers are assessing the causes of emissions and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional practices.
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The Laws of LEED
Construction Business Owner
MAY 5, 2015
It could be easy being green—at least when it comes to buildings. For corporations, schools and hospitals, sustainable building can entail anything from using waterless urinals to creating electricity. Maybe Kermit the Frog was wrong.
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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Community.
Natural Building
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.
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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization
BD+C
JUNE 5, 2023
Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change. However, the average U.S.
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Home Performance Counts in the Home Building and Buying Process
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Recently, HPC has added a fourth component: a marketplace for goods and services that builders and consumers can access directly from the website via Rise , an online source for sustainable products and for information about sustainable building practices. A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One.
13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023
BD+C
APRIL 20, 2023
13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.
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Natural Building
APRIL 4, 2011
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. HyperAdobe.
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