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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

At a systems level, green infrastructure—in the form of public parks, wetlands and grasslands, urban forests, green roofs and siding, and rainwater gardens—is our most affordable and most effective technology in protecting cities from the impacts of climate change.

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Construction Business Owner

Green Building. « The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. As the weather warms up across the country (just not in Seattle), construction season is beginning to get under way. Green Building.

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City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Technology-rich cities that took early advantage of technology trends and provide fertile environments for innovation: San Francisco (1), Austin (7), San Jose (9), Boston (17) and Seattle (18). Hong Kong. Los Angeles. Smaller, innovation-friendly cit ies that gained rapid momentum to achieve global position: Austin (7).

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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LEED Outstanding Developer of the Year (2020)

Pro Builder

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design. markets: Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Houston; Seattle; South Florida; and Southern California. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Over the last 15 years, Khalil has witnessed significant transformation in the BE sector—from manually drawing designs to implementing game-changing digital processes like Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD). . Adam Plunkett . Victoria, Australia .