Natural Building

MAY 20, 2022

HempCrete uses hemp, a natural and sustainable resource and carbon sink, to construct a concrete-like material. The hemp plant’s woody inner fibers are combined with lime to construct renewable, carbon-neutral, strong, and lightweight blocks that reduce transportation costs and energy.

Materials 52

Materials Sustainability Concrete Life Cycle 52

Business Facilities

JUNE 12, 2020

Read: City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification at BusinessFacilities.com. The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve LEED Gold status under the USGBC's more stringent LEED v4.1 rating system.

Certification 66

Certification Sustainability New Mexico Plans 66

Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

Architecture 40

Architecture Sustainability Infrastructure Safety 40

Natural Building

MARCH 24, 2021

This is sustainable because the materials have low embodied energy, are locally abundant, and can create energy-efficient buildings. When materials are harvested from the local environment, transportation energy decreases significantly. The post Are Adobe Houses Sustainable? appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Housing Materials Environment 52

BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Airports Architects Codes Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Green Specifications Legislation Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Regulations Collegiate Stadiums Designers Standards Building Automation Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility (..)

Green 111

Green Airports Education Sustainability 111

BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Airports Architects Fire and Life Safety Interior Wall Systems Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Building Materials Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare (..)

Materials 92

Materials Airports Education Sustainability 92

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

Scholarship prizes total $50,000 and will support educational expenses such as tuition, books, room and board, transportation, and childcare. In addition, Autodesk is also offering students who who are continuing their education in the building trades $50,000 worth of microgrants *. Of course, it isn’t a contest without prizes!

Environment 126

Environment Autodesk Education Engineering 126

BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

Considering affordability, transportation, and proximity to underserved communities, healthcare spaces must be conveniently accessible to everyone. We aim to create healthcare environments that meet stringent standards while prioritizing sustainability and environmental responsibility. Have a question for Sergio?

Design 98

Design Environment Los Angeles Education 98

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Both CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 and IFPE 2020 have already set exhibit space records and will feature industry-leading education programs. The 2020 show connected campus will include new and expanded transportation, attendee experiences and registration locations. Expanded Educational Opportunities.

Las Vegas 218

Las Vegas Education Industrial Innovation 218

BD+C

JULY 6, 2023

As we look at the benefits of transforming historic buildings, it’s vital to consider three factors: authenticity, environmental sustainability, and cultural inheritance. Authenticity of place College campuses are meant to transport the community psychologically—putting people in an apt frame of mind for teaching and learning.

Conference 52

Conference AIA Education Houston 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Airports Architects Green Renovation Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Green Specifications Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare Buildings Higher Education (..)

Design 90

Design Green Certification Airports 90

BD+C

JUNE 5, 2013

In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.

Certification 89

Certification Green Airports Sustainability 89

BD+C

JUNE 16, 2014

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Innovation 108

Innovation Retail Education Sustainability 108

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

states at the 81st annual Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) conference. It’ll cover all things highway and transportation with all the southern hospitality you could hope for! Towards the end of the month, you’ll find something for Southern U.S. Register now. Get more details.

Construction 98

Construction Autodesk Conference Chicago 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To meet these challenges, both the industry and educational institutions need to find better ways to communicate the benefits of a career in construction. Particularly in high schools, educators are critical in promoting opportunities and pathways for their students. Everyone benefits from a strong and diverse construction industry.

Industrial 75

Industrial Education Construction Infrastructure 75

BD+C

MAY 13, 2014

Airports Architects Codes Fire and Life Safety Native American Casinos Security and Life Safety Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Legislation Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Regulations Collegiate Stadiums Designers Standards Cultural Facilities Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Education Facility Facility Managers (..)

Materials 78

Materials Industrial Plans Security 78

BD+C

APRIL 28, 2014

Architects Concrete Technology Daylighting Designs Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Geothermal Technology Green Specifications Sustainable Development Contractors Regulations Designers Standards Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers School Construction Transit Facilities (..)

Green 78

Green Sustainability Regulation Renovating 78

BD+C

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Airports Architects Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Geothermal Technology Green Specifications Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Events Facilities Government (..)

Airports 74

Airports Education Green Sustainability 74

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2014

As sustainability increasingly becomes a mainstream concern, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted for providing a more sustainable approach is a “green streets and highways rating system.” Green LEED Sustainability building roads' and internationally.

Roads 120

Roads Green Sustainability Certification 120

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

Green, yellow or red values were assigned for seven (7) metrics, with no overall score.Oddly the Department of Energy scored to “reds” for poor reductions in fleet petroleum use and poor progress in developing sustainable buildings. Department of Education. Department of Transportation. Department of Education.

Sustainability 49

Sustainability Security United States Tennessee 49

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.

Housing 111

Housing New York City Seattle Philadelphia 111

SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Local product sourcing receives a lot of attention in green building rating systems, but the geographic limit it imposes considers only the transportation impacts of material selection. Standardized life cycle assessment is essential for a true understanding of how sustainable building products and materials really are.

Life Cycle 56

Life Cycle Materials Sustainability Transportation 56

BD+C

JUNE 2, 2014

The program is the parking industry equivalent of the U.S.

Green 91

Green Airports Sustainability Renovating 91

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Economic and environmental sustainability must be primary consideration shared among the AECOO commuinty (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owners). Benchmarking performance is equally important to driving continuous improvement. This can only be done, however, if information is standardized and easily recalled and reused.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Transportation Education 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga. The CODE Building in Charlottesville, Va.,

Procurement 52

Procurement Life Cycle Construction Materials 52

Fieldwire

MARCH 27, 2022

This act supports transportation improvement projects, energy grid development, water supply distribution, cybersecurity, environmental cleanup efforts, and other climate change-related ventures. It will also build a supportive infrastructure, which improves individuals’ access to essential resources like public transportation.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Employment Transportation Discrimination 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2023

There are over 200 educational sessions combined with another 400 industry speakers and keynotes discussing sustainability, networking and more. Attend in person to take part in educational sessions and connect with industry professionals in architecture, engineering, design, manufacturing, media, entertainment, and construction.

Conference 52

Conference Las Vegas CMAA Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 25, 2022

Make sure to get your tickets now and get ready for an AU full of construction industry trends, deep dives, keynotes, product education, and so much more. Autodesk University 2022 is happening in-person, in none other than New Orleans. And of course, you’ll be able to network with the best and most innovative minds in the industry.

Construction 98

Construction Autodesk Conference BIM 98

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Sustainability. Transportation Infrastructure. Arts & education. Design Advantage. Structural Solutions. Technical service. Underground Solutions. concrete admixture batching hero. Commercial buildings. Energy facilities. Industrial facilities. Infrastructure. Low Temperature.

Concrete 78

Concrete Management Infrastructure Airports 78

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Sustainability. Transportation Infrastructure. Arts & education. Design Advantage. Structural Solutions. Technical service. Underground Solutions. concrete admixture batching hero. Commercial buildings. Energy facilities. Industrial facilities. Infrastructure. Low Temperature.

Concrete 78

Concrete Management Infrastructure Airports 78

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Sustainability. Transportation Infrastructure. Arts & education. Design Advantage. Structural Solutions. Technical service. Underground Solutions. Aggregates. Commercial buildings. Energy facilities. Industrial facilities. Infrastructure. Low Temperature.

Concrete 78

Concrete Materials Management Products 78

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

The bill, that may be the single most significant enactment of the session, also establishes a new policy of the State to support and encourage public and private tree planting, with the goal of planting and helping to maintain 5,000,000 sustainable native trees in Maryland by the end of 2031. Drinking Water.

Maryland 156

Maryland Housing Commissioning Regulation 156

BD+C

JUNE 6, 2024

The Next Generation of Higher Education Campus & Facility Management 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/06/2024 - 10:27 University Buildings Learn about the transformation happening on campuses across the nation. Campus 2.0: Digital IDs and smart access control solutions are changing how students, faculty and staff work, live and play.

Education 59

Education Management Security Mobility 59

Pro Builder

MARCH 4, 2022

At the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando last month, Ed Brady, president of the Home Builders Institute (HBI)—the educational arm of the national Association of Home Builders ( NAHB )—led the call to action for solving the housing industry’s chronic skilled labor shortage. . Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director. million by 2025. .

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NAHB Construction Education Modeling 105

Business Facilities

MAY 13, 2020

The Empire State is preparing for a future of sustainable growth by investing $150 billion in the nation’s largest infrastructure program and creating innovative workforce development programs to prepare skilled workers for high-tech jobs. Read: New York: State Of The Future at BusinessFacilities.com.

New York 111

New York Infrastructure Innovation Sustainability 111

Natural Building

MAY 8, 2022

Using reclaimed wood can be a more sustainable alternative to new wood and other building materials. Nearly half of the world’s top 100 tropical timber and pulp companies have not committed to sustainable forestry practices. Reclaimed wood shortens the supply chains and transportation of necessary materials.

Certification 52

Certification Materials Sustainability Resource 52

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Sustainability. Transportation Infrastructure. Arts & education. Design Advantage. Structural Solutions. Technical service. Underground Solutions. concrete admixture mix design hero. Commercial buildings. Energy facilities. Industrial facilities. Infrastructure. Low Temperature.

Concrete 78

Concrete Design Seattle Commercial 78