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3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy

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3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. for the cases considered.

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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

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Additionally, these early phases should also be approached through a lens of sustainability. At Miami University in Ohio, space planners were able to right-size research and other areas by applying utilization data. The post Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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A Unique Airstream Treehouse

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The Mohicans , have a unique collection of treehouses and cabins nestled in the quiet woods of Ohio’s Amish country 70 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Mounted 25 feet above ground on a platform supported by oak and pine trees, the Silver Bullet nicely reflects the Mooney mission of sustainability and style.

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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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This funding is a game changer for the City of Columbus and central Ohio,” said U.S. I look forward to working with local leaders and community members to realize the vision of a first-of-its-kind transportation service that increases access to jobs, links neighborhoods, and improves real-time information in a sustainable, safe way.”.

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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction

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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction. How project management software can tackle sustainability challenges & increase productivity & profitability in the process. It’s no secret that modern construction has problematic effects on the environment. sustainable construction. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:32.

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The business case for environmentally-friendly facilities

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Environmentally-friendly buildings appeal to many of today’s corporations looking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. The manufacture of cement is tough on the environment – emitting roughly 0.9 A recent study by the University of Akron in Ohio compared the use of fiber reinforced concrete with conventional steel rebar.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

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Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. Amarnath, as the Head -- BIM, was responsible for implementing a common data environment (CDE) across the Sobha Group organization.