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4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks

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4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 09:40 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, shares how established designers and recently-emerged chief heat officers (CHO) can collaborate on solutions for alleviating climate change risks.

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Modular Construction: Pros and Cons

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When you build structures on-site, material and labour costs add up quickly. Manufacturers also have the advantage of better access to raw materials and logistics like rail cars. A case study by WRAP UK suggests that modular construction can reduce on-site material waste by up to 90% over traditional construction methods.

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Is 100% Cotton Fire Resistant? (Explained)

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The comfort it provides and the very feeling the material provides makes it one of the most sought after fabrics out there. We have indeed heard lots and lots of praises devoted to the breathability, lightness and comfort of cotton but how exactly would 100% cotton fare in a workplace with the risk of fire hazards.

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Do Waterproof Work Boots Make Your Feet Sweat? (Risks and Solutions)

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Sweating from waterproof work boots substantially depends on two basic factors, your work environment and the material used in them. Athletes foot, hyperhidrosis or working in excessively hot environments might make your feet sweat more than normal. What are the Risks of Sweaty Feet on a Heavy Duty Job?

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. How is industrialized construction shifting how the industry plans, designs, and builds?

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. How is industrialized construction shifting how the industry plans, designs, and builds?

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3 Megatrends Transforming the Future of Construction

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They show us global patterns that influence the environment, mobility, and behavior. . Sustainability is the first megatrend to discuss as the world looks for ways to help protect the environment and become more efficient and sustainable. Salvage/Reuse , which would look at ways to reuse or repurpose materials during a build.