The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are certificates that represent energy efficiency of buildings based on a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). The rating denotes the cost incurred for heating and lighting the property and the extent of carbon dioxide emissions.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are certificates that represent energy efficiency of buildings based on a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). The rating denotes the cost incurred for heating and lighting the property and the extent of carbon dioxide emissions.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Energy efficiency : A well-maintained cladding system ensures optimal insulation, leading to reduced energy bills. They’ll guarantee a safe and efficient start-to-finish process. Cladding offers a harmonious blend of both visual appeal and performance. But, like all things, cladding has a lifespan.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 31, 2023

When the power is knocked out, standby power keeps heating and cooling, lighting, refrigeration and other critical building amenities in operation for your clients. For example, freezers or heat could keep running, but everything else had to be shut down. Now, every machine we install can do load monitoring.”

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient windows, also save money in the long run. Eliminate Unnecessary Energy Usage. One of the biggest culprits of climate change is our unnecessary energy usage. Buildings must be energy efficient. Recently, the focus on sustainable living has increased.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 10, 2021

133, signed into law by President Trump on December 27th, extended the 45L energy efficient home $2,000 tax credit, which had been scheduled to expire last year, to cover qualified new energy efficient homes sold or leased through 2021. ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES CREDIT. (a) a) IN GENERAL.—Section

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Construction Marketing

JULY 21, 2022

The coils and fins on the unit can become clogged with dust and dirt over time, which can impede airflow and lead to a drop in efficiency. The coils and fins on the unit can become clogged with dust and dirt over time, which can impede airflow and lead to a drop in efficiency. Keep it Clean. Change the Filter.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 3, 2021

133, which passed both houses of Congress on December 21st and was signed into law by President Trump on December 27th, the 179D energy efficient commercial buildings federal tax deduction, which had been scheduled to expire at year end, was instead made permanent. national energy policy since 2007. At a total cost of $2.3

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. Even more efficient planes—or planes that run on alternative fuels—are on the horizon.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Electrification of existing assets in heating-dominant climates can be particularly problematic. While the planning process to electrify new construction projects can usually be more accommodating than that for existing buildings, owners and operators of existing assets also have tools available that allow them to compete in today’s market.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 29, 2020

The Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA) has in recent days issued guidance on how to occupy commercial and public buildings, from offices to schools, “in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.”. government guidance on how to operate and use a commercial building.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The lessons learned in the Northeast can help design energy-efficient, multifamily buildings elsewhere too. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts rolled out ambitious updates to its Building Energy Code in 2023. The new Specialized Opt-In will require passive house certification for all multifamily buildings larger than 12,000 sf.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2024

By Greg Koch As energy codes and sustainability standards continue to drive industry innovation, specifiers can now choose curtain wall systems that waste significantly less energy than their predecessors. In terms of thermal efficiency, FRP materials can boast up to 900 times the thermal effectiveness of aluminum.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Department of Energy issued a final rule effective November 30, 2020, that will once again permit American households to purchase dishwashers that actually clean dishes, as they had done for most of the machine’s 130 year history. But the Department of Energy is giving consumers the choice to buy dishwashers that clean again.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation reviving the Section 179D energy efficient commercial building tax deduction and while much has been written about the much needed boost to green building, little has been said about the enormous benefits available from government owned buildings. IN GENERAL. EFFECTIVE DATES.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. It provides guidelines to create an efficient and sustainable built environment that encourages market competitiveness and public health improvement. Water Efficiency.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

represents a fundamental shift in the way building insulation and energy efficiency efforts are approached in construction. As conversations around sustainability and energy conservation gain traction, c.i. The code sets minimum requirements for energy-efficient residential and commercial building design and construction.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023. The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects. Heat pumps are not a fringe technology. Energy Efficiency. 4 SBCC meeting.

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BD+C

MARCH 29, 2024

Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Many companies are striving to achieve climate neutrality , which involves bringing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down to net zero on an annual basis.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Does Propane Have an Edge on Household Energy Costs? Saving energy and reducing utility bills is a major focus for homeowners across the country, and the Department of Energy (DOE) recently published a report that shows just how energy efficient propane appliances are compared to other options. DOE Results.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 29, 2023

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. New homes also have benefited from code requirements that reduce energy use and improve indoor environments.

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Pro Builder

MAY 6, 2022

Affordable housing projects could perhaps benefit the most from renewable energy and eco-friendly building solutions, but decarbonization efforts aren’t geared toward multifamily construction. Energy Efficiency. Energy Efficiency. Affordability. Green Projects.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They enhance control and air management with their non-permeable fabric cover and make installing ventilation and heating or cooling systems a breeze. They’re Energy-Efficient. Fabric buildings are energy-efficient. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

By Justin Koscher The construction industry is one of the country’s largest energy consumers and contributors of greenhouse emissions. energy consumption, for which minimum performance standards and building energy codes are increasing in both scope and stringency. Efforts to decarbonize begin with reducing U.S.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How is artificial intelligence impacting data center design? 0 qpurcell Wed, 11/22/2023 - 17:00 Data Centers As AI is reshaping how we interact with machines and the world around us, the design of data centers needs to adapt to this fast-changing landscape. How does AI learn? It then applies this knowledge to situations the model hasn’t seen before.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

The components of green construction include: Focus on energy efficiency, with green building methods using less energy during construction – resulting in energy-efficient structures. Infrastructure investment has become a cornerstone for economic growth and development in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 22, 2019

This past Friday night while aboard Air Force One the President signed legislation reviving the 179D energy efficient commercial buildings tax deduction, providing an enormous and much needed boost to domestic green building. ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS DEDUCTION. ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS DEDUCTION.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Should You Consider Hybrid Heating? As a cost-effective step toward an all-electric future, hybrid heating systems offer real customer benefits. Xcel Energy. Most of these homes use an air source heat pump for space conditioning. Department of Energy's Net Zero Ready program. kcichowicz. Tue, 11/10/2020 - 13:02.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

just outside of Orlando, but showcases significant energy, water, and resource efficiencies that deliver comfort, indoor health, and convenience to its owners. just outside of Orlando, but showcases significant energy, water, and resource efficiencies that deliver comfort, indoor health, and convenience to its owners.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Products and construction methodologies that provide immediate reductions in embodied carbon must be weighed against building longevity, lifecycle cost, energy consumption, and a host of other variables. Construction is no different. Holistic understanding of environmental impacts is not easy to develop. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 9, 2023

Thames View House will bring to more than 1,000 the number of new apartments J S Wright is currently being commissioned to fit out with energy and carbon-reducing mechanical services at developments for Hill. Mechanical and electrical building services provider J S Wright has secured a deal worth more than £2.5m

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Xcel Energy. In sunny climates like Colorado, solar panels may be able to power a heat pump, eliminating the heating bill. When it comes to heating, the most common reservation is that they assume a heat pump will cost more to run than a gas furnace. The builder saves the expense of running gas lines. Paul, Minn.,

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why Are Energy-Efficient Homes Necessary? We are staying in a production where regular energy root will apply at a fast speed. More time will use at the house, and by constructing energy-efficient homes, these standard energy roots can also decrease, or irregular processes will occupy. Water Heating System.

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Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

It requires top-down planning—maximizing solar gain through strategic window placement, incorporating renewable energy provision, reducing operational and heating costs, and so forth. Yet there are still new developments that skimp on insulation, or which fail to incorporate readily available renewable energy solutions.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2023

Design and construction, appliances, and major features all play a role in a home's energy efficiency, so buyers attuned to issues related to home performance have plenty to consider when shopping for a new home. markets as they work to deliver homes that meet buyer needs.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 29, 2023

Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. And the killer difference is the energy efficiency,” Anderson says.

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