Construction Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While modular or prefabricated construction practices are not new, they are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to a number of factors ranging from the rise in digital capabilities, need for new sustainability measures, and the ability to build on an accelerated timeline with increased cost savings.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2013

Washington, D.C. Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Engineers Facility Managers Sports and Recreational Facility' With millions of sports fans visiting LEED-certified green sports venues every year, the U.S.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The cost of achieving LEED Silver existing buildings for a more than 100-year-old structure is considerably more than for new construction.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

In Transportation Research Record: Journal of 23 the Transportation Research Board, National Academies, Washington, D.C. United States National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, 27 D.C., US Army Sustainment Command. 2151, Transportation Research Board of 28 the National Academies, Washington, D.C.,

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The effort to create Washington, DC’s first Net Zero Energy school was a lesson in perseverance, as the project team faced COVID-related material shortages and absenteeism, and permitting delays that shrank the original nearly two-year-long baseline schedule to just sixteen months.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2022

As a result, homeowners are fortifying their homes with resilient and sustainable materials like stronger windows, thicker insulation, and passive solar power, while builders and architects are reevaluating traditional framing and assembly methods for greater durability in at-risk environments.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 14, 2022

San Francisco took the top spot for its energy efficient transportation policies and local government operations, which prioritized investments for efficient and sustainable vehicle fleets and infrastructure. The West Coast dominated the list of energy efficient cities with four California metros in the top 10.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The net result is that without verifiable, current, and local detailed cost data, contracting offices and facilities sustainment and/or management teams are at a significant disadvantage. GAO, Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide Best Practices for Developing and Managing Capital Program Costs, GAO-09-3SP (Washington, D.C.:

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BD+C

MARCH 24, 2021

The Washington, D.C., We’re setting this ambitious benchmark as a necessary response to the global climate crisis,” says Perkins&Will architect and sustainability expert Jon Penndorf. “We practice of global design firm Perkins&Will has pledged to eliminate embodied carbon in every commercial interiors space it designs by 2030.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Washington University in St. All are indications that higher education is pushing forward the boundaries of sustainability standards. More than 665 U.S. colleges and universities have publicly committed to pursue net-zero carbon emissions. The country’s largest geothermal system is at Ball State University. read more.

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Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2023

In some markets, home prices are falling from their peaks as buyers retreat from the for-sale market, but in other homebuying destinations, limited inventory and strong demand are sustaining elevated prices and keeping the market competitive, The Washington Post reports. Housing Markets Local Builders Housing Markets

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2020

In response to legislation in New York City, California, Washington, D.C., and other areas, the commercial real estate industry has implemented innovations to boost sustainability. Among the trends embraced by the industry are mass timber, augmented reality, and modular construction.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 21, 2013

Washington, D.C. (Aug. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its inaugural LEED in Motion report, a holistic statistical snapshot of the green building movement aimed at equipping its members with the insight to make a strong case for sustainable building activity.' 14, 2013) — The U.S.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

Geothermal heat pumps use natural convection from the earth to provide heating, air conditioning, and hot water, making them a cost-effective and energy efficient alternative to traditional heat pumps, according to The Washington Post. Systems come in four configurations: horizontal, vertical, pond/lake, and open-loop.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 28, 2022

From the 14,429-square-foot Zero One Malibu home featuring net zero construction and carbon sequestration technology to the low-carbon, Passive House-designed Catskill Project in New York, greener and more sustainable luxury builds pave the way for low carbon housing at every end of the market. Green Projects. Energy Efficiency.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Mary Ann Lazarus, FAIA, LEED® AP BD+C, has accepted a two-year consulting position with the American Institute of Architects in Washington, DC. Her new position, which begins March 1, will focus on increasing the AIA's impact on sustainability across the profession. Louis-based architect will continue consulting at HOK. read more.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2016

I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! Last year, Greenbuild 2015 was in Washington DC, just down the road from the first U.S. And Greenbuild is sustainable.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. Challenge County Initiative King LEED Living Local Government SITES Sustainable building program'

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

For the uninitiated GRESB assesses the sustainability performance of real estate and infrastructure portfolios worldwide. GRESB’s stated “mission is to enhance and protect shareholder value by assessing and empowering sustainability practices in the real asset sector.”. the Washington DC based non-profit entity related to the U.S.

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Pro Builder

MAY 23, 2023

Between 2021 and 2022, rents rose 17% in Chicago, 13% in Seattle, and 10% in Washington, DC, Insider reports. cities throughout 2020 and 2021, leading to a drastic increase in the number of empty apartments and forcing landlords to slash rents. Those rising rents aren’t because Americans are moving back to major cities.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

3 ProConnect Single Family events for Home Builders and Product Manufacturers Set for 2023 ldeakins Tue, 02/14/2023 - 13:55 The events will be held at luxury resorts and hotels in Dallas, Florida, and Washington, D.C. For information about other 2023 ProConnect Events – Multifamily, Education, and Sustainability – click here.

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Pro Builder

MAY 23, 2023

Between 2021 and 2022, rents rose 17% in Chicago, 13% in Seattle, and 10% in Washington, D.C., cities throughout 2020 and 2021, resulting in a drastic increase in the number of empty apartments and forcing landlords to slash rents. Insider reports. Those rising rents aren’t because Americans are moving back to major cities.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 17, 2021

It’s the latest round in Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund partnership in the greater Washington region. million in below-market loans and grants to the Washington Housing Conservancy to preserve and create up to 1,300 affordable homes on the Crystal House property in Arlington, which Amazon announced in January.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Five and a half years after the opening of Seattle's super-sustainable Bullitt Center speculative office building, the Washington State Dept. of Health has given the Bullitt Foundation the green light to flip the switch on its treatment system that turns rainwater into potable water.

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BD+C

MARCH 16, 2023

“Having less access to work resources and feeling less connected to company culture ranked among the top disadvantages of hybrid work,” Taylor Telford reported in the Washington Post last fall, prompting many companies to revamp their offices and place greater focus on shared space and team building. Signal House, Washington, D.C.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2015

Trillion reported their environmental, social and governance information to Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). A relative newcomer, the GRESB real estate assessment is becoming recognized as the global standard for portfolio level sustainability reporting in the real estate sector. REITs in total participated.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Even as the housing market slows, a lack of new inventory is sustaining elevated home prices and leaving would-be buyers with few affordable options. For example, Redfin found that in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., New listings slumped 19% year over year during the four weeks ending Sept. Financing.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Although there is little if any chance that the bill will become law given the current politics in Washington, DC, the bill’s passage in the House Committee highlights that issues of ESG disclosures continuing to be pressing. But again, there is no realistic scenario under which this becomes law. The failure of H.R.4329,

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 13, 2022

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

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

As interest in sustainable roofs continues to grow, ordinances are beginning to show change and other ways to further reduce buildings’ impact on the environment must also be considered. A reduction in GWP supports sustainability. In response to climate change, the Canadian government and a growing number of U.S.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 1, 2014

With offices in California, Washington, and Colorado, the firm now offers landscape architecture, graphic design, and environmental graphics, in addition to architecture, interior design, master planning, project delivery, sustainability, construction administration, engineering, and historic restoration. read more.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

10: Building Innovation 2013 provides the chance to explore what social, economic and environmental sustainability means to various segments of the building industry and how an effective, holistic approach can move the industry Beyond Green™.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A necessary renovation Nakal and Berani are the wild residents of the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington. While adhering to its sustainable mission, Woodland Park Zoo sought out to replace its glass roof with a metal roof and daylighting design that would ensure tons of natural light for its Komodo dragons.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2022

The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 16:18. Do Not Sell My Personal Information.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking. Read: Illinois Was Tops For Green Building In 2018 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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