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Coating for sustainability

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So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. All of these sustainability requirements have restricted the use of solvent-borne products, forcing the industry to come up with inventive, low-emitting coating systems. The post Coating for sustainability appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Data, transparency are keys to next steps in green building, says USGBC chief

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Ramanujam says that tools such as USGBC’S Arc, a digital platform that compares and shares building performance data, will be critical to raising sustainability in the built environment.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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That said, commercial construction clients concerned about the environmental impact of a construction project should know a construction firm does not have to hold special credentials or even pursue project certification in order to implement a variety of sustainable commercial construction techniques. Repurpose and Reuse.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

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This convergence of the IIJA’s ambitious objectives with the inherent advantages of P3s presents an extraordinary opportunity to revitalize our water systems, creating infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and capable of meeting future challenges. USACE Funding for Water Infrastructure In a decisive move, the IIJA allocated $17.1

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Two Nomad Earth Builders in India

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Stanzin Phuntsog (24) and Samyuktha S (29) are from the opposite ends of India, but they share a vision for sustainable architecture that is natural, eco-friendly, community-driven and hands-on. I learned about sustainable architecture and its concepts through workshops, traveling around India and working on different projects,” he says.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Nader Khalili.

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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 has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Business viability: About leadership, collegiality and higher objectives

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Yet there is a common dynamic that defines and reflects business viability: Individuals working together in common self-interest for higher, sustainable objectives. Have you been able to build that community and higher-level spirit in your own business? Sometimes there is struggle. These thoughts sound almost religious.