Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

It provides guidelines to create an efficient and sustainable built environment that encourages market competitiveness and public health improvement. Site design minimizes the impact on the environment through strategically planned water and energy use, waste disposal management, and runoff water quality. Indoor Environmental Quality.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2022

These potentially harmful chemicals are also present in foam products, air fresheners, personal care, and household cleaning products. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a table that sets specific permissible exposure limits (PELs) for industrial workers. How can they be identified? ppm for mobile homes.

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Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2020

Home's Indoor Air Quality System. The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns. Indoor air quality was a hot sales button even before “stay at home” became a national battle cry.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Preventing air from traveling through the building enclosure in an uncontrolled manner provides unequivocal benefits: Energy savings 1 : A tighter building envelope with reduced air leakage can result in lower energy consumption for heating and cooling. Construction is no different. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2020

While the idea that homes can be healthy places that nurture their inhabitants and promote wellness isn’t new, that idea is now being more sharply defined and codified in ways that could change building practices and further heighten consumer awareness—especially in light of the COVID-19 health crisis and people’s need to do more tasks at home. .

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CivilJungle

JULY 29, 2022

How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality at Home. When outside air corruption offers a treat, it must be simple to ignore which the exclusive of the air you inhale at your house is necessary. Uncounted breath cause could hint that it may be time to examine the air pollution in your home. Allergic Reactions.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Indoor Air Quality Road Map: A Smart Range Hood. A new market-ready smart range hood switches on and off automatically to improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and occupant health. Seeking Solutions for Indoor Air Quality. Indoor Air Quality Challenges in the Kitchen.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2021

. “In the last year, several school districts across the country have temporarily closed schools due to hazardous conditions of the school buildings that can pose health and safety risks to students, teachers, and staff. In school districts GAO visited, officials said they first address health hazards and safety issues.

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Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2021

Home builders are infusing wellness and health into new construction, such as Shea Homes and its Pure Living package. It includes hands free faucets and air and water quality monitoring, says Forbes. . It includes hands free faucets and air and water quality monitoring, says Forbes. . “It Comfort + Health.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

In outlining a series of actions that the organization would undertake, “on an emergency basis, we will promptly release LEED pilot credits to support social distancing, nontoxic surface cleaning, air quality and infection monitoring.”. You may reasonably infer that I have posted an update (. LEED BD+C: New Construction v4.1

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

ASHRAE has released updated editions of its standards for ventilation system design and acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ). ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019 Significant changes include:

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Pro Builder

APRIL 4, 2023

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health and wellness became a focus for homeowners, leading to greater interest in antimicrobial and non-allergenic tile. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health and wellness became a focus for homeowners, leading to greater interest in antimicrobial and non-allergenic tile.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

More builders are also incorporating consumer-demanded products and home amenities to meet new lifestyle needs and concerns like indoor air quality, occupant health, and floor plans suited for remote work spaces. National Builders. Construction. Best Practices. National Builders.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Makeup air is a cost-effective option that yields long-term benefits. Mechanical ventilation used to be a range hood that removed cooking odors and bath fans that cleared the air after a shower. Home's Indoor Air Quality System. For Better Indoor Air Quality: Build Tight and Ventilate Right.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One. And as we dug deeper, we saw some significant differences between them and the average American homebuyer: 81% of high-performance buyers feel that a house has a strong or very strong impact on an individual’s health, compared with 72% of the general public.

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BD+C

MARCH 18, 2024

population confronts a mental health challenge each year. Data shows skyrocketing rates of admission for those experiencing a mental health crisis. this demand for mental health care transcends geography and variations in healthcare delivery systems. Half will go undiagnosed and untreated. The statistics are staggering.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

New Home Buyers Want Health-Focused Features. Now, more than one-third of prospective buyers want to purchase a new home over an existing because of new health-focused features, according to D Magazine. cbroderick. Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:43. Even before the pandemic, buyers were interested in wellness design and healthier homes.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Webinar On Demand: Indoor Air Quality for the Healthy/Clean Home. The Healthy/Clean Home, one of three immersive home experiences at Pro Builder Show Village 2021 , presents the pinnacle of indoor air quality for new housing design and performance. Nicholas Hurst, program manager, EPA Indoor air PLUS.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 29, 2018

Soil Contamination and its Impact on Indoor Air Quality. People can be exposed to soil contaminants in a number of ways, including: Breathing VOCs that intruded into the home or into the outdoor air. Vapor intrusion can cause safety hazards and in some cases can cause acute health affects, according to the U.S.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

just outside of Orlando, but showcases significant energy, water, and resource efficiencies that deliver comfort, indoor health, and convenience to its owners. just outside of Orlando, but showcases significant energy, water, and resource efficiencies that deliver comfort, indoor health, and convenience to its owners.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Gas Sensor Monitors Health in Homes. A new air quality device provides a glimpse into the future of healthy homes. The device is 3-D printed and color changing with microscopic sensors to easily monitor air quality in indoor settings, according to Laser Focus World. Indoor Air Quality.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 20, 2021

Cork, copper, and voice activation will be among the four innovations leading the march for health and wellness in home design. Smart home technology (including the Internet of Things) can learn human and environmental behavior to create a program that fits occupant needs” Chung cites the example of indoor air quality management. “I

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

Prefabricated building elements can help shorten construction schedules, improve quality control, and provide safer working conditions, making them an attractive option. And, since these elements are constructed in a controlled indoor environment, damage from weather is not a concern. for the cases considered.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 17, 2021

The indictments make clear the charges flow from the government determination in 2014 to switch the water supply from the Detroit water system to the Flint River as a cost cutting measure without properly considering the possible impact on human health. A large scale lead pipe replacement effort has been underway since 2016.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 9, 2017

Concern about exposure to indoor mold has been increasing as the public becomes sensitive to issues of building occupant health and wellbeing. It is time for more and better science about mold including methodologies to minimize adverse health effects. Mold is found nearly everywhere both indoors and outdoors.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The pandemic has spurred heightened awareness of how to stay healthy indoors, with many employees nervous about returning to their workplaces. A critical part of re-entry is assuring employers are providing a safe, healthy environment with improved indoor air quality. Today’s office environment. Similarly, the U.S.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness. Health and wellness have been long-standing concepts in residential real estate, but now homeowners are overwhelmingly seeking ways to improve their health and well-being—they just don’t know where to start. Comfort + Health. Indoor Air Quality.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality. A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort. But because we’re all ‘continuous breathers,’ it’s a good idea to have continuous fresh air.”.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 16, 2022

According to NYC Health, “VOCs are chemicals often found in carpets, carpet cushions,” and, “these chemicals easily evaporate into the air and can lead to poor indoor air quality.” Traditional carpet is not a sustainable flooring option for several reasons. Environmental. Sustainability. Flooring.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2020

The coronavirus is accelerating some multifamily health and wellness trends that were on track before the pandemic began, but it may also bring back some design details such as balconies that were going out of style. The areas of real change will occur based on two components: health and safety protocols, and consumer demands.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

Why Bringing Fresh Air Into a House Is a Big Deal. Good indoor air quality is critical for occupant health, which is why using a ventilation system is key. These nine products help home builders ensure indoor air in the homes they build is clean and fresh. Mon, 06/01/2020 - 21:53.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

USGBC designed these credits in response to the evolving health challenges related to COVID-19. The courses educate students on the four credits: · Managing Indoor Air Quality During COVID-19. · Green Building Council is offering four courses geared toward LEED Safety First pilot credits. Re-entering Your Workspace.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Buyers are generally willing to spend more green certifications as well, including more than $2,000 upfront for a home certified to an above-code standard for health and wellness — features that have becoming increasingly important in the wake of COVID-19. So in turn our homes needs to do a lot more for us.”. Read More. . Sustainability.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Radon is widely described as the primary source of indoor and household air pollution in the U.S. Radon is a noble gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium, phosphate and a number of common minerals in soil and water and gets into the air you breathe. High radon levels are found in every state. Plastic Sheeting.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As Glenna Wilson, founder and owner of Charis Homes, and the driving force behind the Sustainable, Healthier Home, in North Canton, Ohio, says, “This home represents a new level of performance, with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding energy savings, comfort, health, and durability.” Healthier Air. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 10:48.

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BD+C

MARCH 9, 2018

Environmental Protection Agency, the average American spends 93% of their life indoors.

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