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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. 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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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners

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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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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023

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Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023. The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects. They are already being installed in the majority of Washington homes.”. Mon, 11/21/2022 - 10:31.

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Why Digital Construction is Gaining Momentum in Washington D.C. 

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Earlier this month, I was in Washington, D.C. government officials and industry leaders to discuss digital construction technology’s critical role in building strong and sustainable infrastructure. The post Why Digital Construction is Gaining Momentum in Washington D.C. for policy conversations with U.S.

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U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters - vegetative roof assembly, Washington, D.C.

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Driven by Federally-mandated sustainable requirements, a 300,000 plus square-foot Vegetative Roof Assembly (VRA) was incorporated into the architectural design for the U.S. million square foot headquarters located in Washington D.C. Coast Guard’s 11-level, 1.2

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RELiON Opens New Technology Center In Washington

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The new Technology Center and Lab in Seattle, WA serves as a central hub making room for the company to conduct research and development, product testing, and sustaining engineering. Read: RELiON Opens New Technology Center In Washington at BusinessFacilities.com.