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Sustainability in a material world

BD+C

The emphasis has expanded far beyond energy, water and site into public health, social equity, wellness and transparency– underscoring how our effect on the environment is inextricably linked with its effects on us. Each year, the mainstream definition of “sustainable design” continues to broaden its reach.

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

Job Order Contracting

Once enough data has been acquired on these three metrics, they can be integrated into the investment process when deciding what equities or bonds to buy.” Equity share. Companies would be required to disclose Scope 3 GHG emission “if material” or if the company has explicitly set climate goals. ” ISO 14064.

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Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space

BD+C

The widely held belief that the built environment is fundamentally abstract—a neutral composition of form and material—doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. In turn these counter-narratives can inform and expand inclusion in the design and materialization of our campuses.

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Cultivating Success: Unveiling Fieldwire's Vibrant Company Culture

Fieldwire

In today’s fast-paced world, company culture and the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become critical factors for both employees and organizations. We believe that a positive work environment directly translates into happier, more motivated employees who drive success. The impact of our DEI efforts is tangible.

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Join us and discover how to reduce waste on the job site and find new uses for materials. In 2009, the EPA estimated we were throwing away 170 million tons of building materials every year. Fast forward ten years later, and that figure jumped to 600 tons—which is enough material to fill the Empire State Building 2,500 times.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

The LEED rating system focuses on eight areas: Location and Transportation; Sustainable Sites; Water Efficiency; Energy and Atmosphere; Materials and Resources; Indoor Environmental Quality; Innovation; and. It is one of the most widely used standards to define and measure low-emitting interior products and materials.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BD+C

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.