Intel cancels $700M Oregon lab project
Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2023
The tech giant planned to use the 200,000-square-foot facility to study sustainable technologies for data centers.
The 50 States of Construction: Is Oregon's growth sustainable?
Construction Dive
MARCH 5, 2019
Mike Salsgiver, executive director of the AGC's Oregon-Columbia chapter, said the biggest threat to the market's continuing recovery is a potential state-level fiscal crisis.
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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF): EDLF provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. loan origination fee.
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Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Towering incense cedar tree trunks, cut from a sustainable forest in Northern California, serve as captivating pillars. The post Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features appeared first on Natural Building Blog. Douglas fir stairs were contoured to follow the curves of an incense cedar tree trunk.
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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment
BD+C
MAY 6, 2024
At Portland International Airport in Oregon, we’re working on the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Project to implement biophilic elements to create a more pleasing experience for travelers. The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Atlanta, Ga. The Eight, Bellevue, Wash.
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The Passive Solar Potential of Skylights
Natural Building
DECEMBER 12, 2021
And there has been a lot of skepticism about how well passive solar heating can work when you have a winter that’s dominated by cloud cover and rain,” said Alexandra Rempel, a building scientist in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Oregon. You can read the original article at www.opb.org.
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PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
These instructors included apprenticeship trainers from Indiana, Colorado, California, Hawaii and Oregon. Sustainability. These teachers included apprenticeship trainers from Indiana, Colorado, California, Hawaii and Oregon. Structural Solutions. Technical service. Transportation Infrastructure. hard hat cast hero.
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Designing the oft-overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon. Specifying an air barrier system in commercial buildings can improve indoor air quality (IAQ), provide energy savings by reducing heating and cooling cost, help control air leakage, and support sustainable design. Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture.
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Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon. Specifying an air barrier system in commercial buildings can improve indoor air quality (IAQ), provide energy savings by reducing heating and cooling cost, help control air leakage, and support sustainable design. Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture.
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How the Wildfires are Affecting Construction Jobsites
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Oregon’s air quality index was above the hazardous levels as designated by the EPA on Tuesday, says Construction Dive. There are no calls for closing jobsites at this time in Oregon, though some have taken it upon themselves to shut down while others continue. How long can we sustain this type of air, and be outdoors working?
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Daimler NA Unveils Two Electric Freightliner Models
Construction Equipment
JUNE 7, 2018
Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles - a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck - Wednesday during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day in Portland, Oregon.
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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Building.
Natural Building
APRIL 12, 2012
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.
2020 Census Reveals 16 Million Vacant Homes
Pro Builder
MARCH 11, 2022
On the contrary, Oregon has the smallest vacancy rate at just 8%, revealing strong buying activity sustained by high demand. Northeastern states like Vermont and Maine have the highest national vacancy rates at 23% each, suggesting potentially unfavorable homebuying conditions or greater regional advantages for second homes.
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McKinsey Construction Technology Expert to Take Center Stage at Collaborate 2018
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Next week, thousands of contractors from across the globe will gather at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. His session will reveal new data on pockets of technological innovation across the capital project value chain and highlight best practices for smart, sustainable digital transformation. He’s Jose Luis Blanco.
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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 1, 2018
Earthquake retrofits are a hot topic in Portland, Oregon. The city council has specifically explored the need to upgrade unreinforced masonry buildings , which are likely to sustain significant damage during an earthquake. These discussions also lead to questions about the new seismic retrofitting industry in the region.
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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 8, 2018
In Portland, Oregon, home of the Viewpoint headquarters, a condo building recently caught our attention. Kaiser said a building like this is possible today because of increased concern about sustainability. The Bullitt Center in Seattle , for example, is made largely from timber on a concrete base.
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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction
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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How to Get Paid on Oregon Public Projects
Levelset
JULY 7, 2022
A large amount of that construction funding is going to be headed directly to individual states, and there are plenty of opportunities for contractors across Oregon to benefit — especially as the state continues to work towards higher levels of sustainability in its new projects. Payment protection on Oregon public projects.
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U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings
Business Facilities
MARCH 6, 2018
California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute. Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings at BusinessFacilities.com.
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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners
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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Hydro Assessment Software Assists Data-Poor Areas
ENR Construction
JULY 13, 2016
To help remote communities and developing nations adopt sustainable energy infrastructure, Oregon State University researchers recently released an open-source, small-scale hydropower assessment modeling package.
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Stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team
Stok
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Denver (February 23, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of Stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.
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stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team
Stok
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Denver (February 23, 2021) – stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.
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Using Whole Trees for Building
Natural Building
OCTOBER 26, 2019
WholeTrees is on the cutting edge of producing unmilled timber for commercial construction with products that are structural, sculptural, and sustainable. WholeTrees repurposed 29 trees cleared from the project site as structural members for a new Junior High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Earthbags.
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.
Indoor Marijuana Growing Accounts for Over 1% of all Electric Consumption in the U.S.
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 19, 2015
Noting that growing pot is today not very green, an article in the Portland Business Journal last week anticipated the increase in energy use by Oregon’s new recreational marijuana industry asked, “is it time for LEED weed?”
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Is there Lead in the Water of your Green Building?
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
But, concerns from Oregon to Maryland have resulted in testing of both the quality of water coming into the green school building and at water fountains and other outlets used for consumption. So unless a school has its own water supply (and few do), schools are not a regulated public water system. So, there is little data.
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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
As national leaders, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Oregon round out the top five in the ACEEE Scorecard. The balance of the 10 most-improved states are Virginia, Oklahoma, Florida, Utah, Nevada, Louisiana, Oregon, Washington, D.C., Idaho advanced seven spots, from 33rd to 26th place. and Kentucky.
Proposals for changes to the International Green Construction Code are due by January 10
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 13, 2013
The IgCC contains numerous jurisdictional and project electives that allow adopting jurisdictions and projects to customize code requirements to address local issues and selectively raise sustainability goals. But it is surprising to many that adoption has not been faster and broader.
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Building a Straw/Clay House in Canada
Natural Building
DECEMBER 24, 2020
Some of their priorities: natural and sustainable building materials, as much as possible. A visit to their home in New Mexico (they have since relocated to Oregon) and participating in an EcoNest workshop build in Ontario sealed their decision. passive solar design. nurturing, aesthetically and otherwise.
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ANA Hybrid Technology Leads the Green Revolution
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2024
The 15 and 25-kWh LTO batteries that can last up to 30 years under normal load conditions provide sustainable energy and help achieve an eco-friendly and renewable future. Discover a greener, more sustainable future today. Your first step to Zero Emissions starts with ANA's EBOSS™ Hybrid Energy Systems.
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Geothermal ?Big Tent? Event to take Place August 16 | Geothermal.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 25, 2012
The “big tent” even takes place Thursday, August 16 at Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA. “A day at Oregon Dairy will deepen attendees’ knowledge geothermal technology, its many uses and incredible energy efficiency.” Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. Blogs and Opinions.
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Visiting the Producers of Jeanne-Marie De Champs & Domaines Et Saveurs Collection
ENR Construction
JANUARY 6, 2018
In fact, luck and hard work are far from the only factors necessary to establish and sustain success in the export markets. Yet the word “luck” isn’t really correct, as it is a matter of very intensely hard work as well to acquire the right producers and work with them successfully. DOMAIN P.PERNOT.
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Two Week Natural Building Intensive
Natural Building
MAY 2, 2021
Smith co-founded the Cob Cottage Company, along with Ianto Evans and Linda Smiley, in Oregon in 1993. We will also give you the theoretical knowledge to design a regionally appropriate passive solar home. Instructors: Michael G. He helped organize the first Natural Building Colloquium in 1994.
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A New Wave of Intentional Communities
Natural Building
MAY 18, 2020
Cedar Moon is tucked inside a state park on seven acres of farmland near the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. Earthaven , which consists of 329 densely forested acres within North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, and was founded in 1994 by 18 people in their 30s and 40s, takes sustainability even more seriously.
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WILG president talks workplace injuries
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 10, 2012
I have been a sustaining member since1995, shortly after graduating from law school. Occupational illnesses and diseases sometimes do not manifest until years after exposure, as people may ignore the symptoms, and are unaware that they have sustained an illness. How long have you been with the group?
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Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 30, 2020
How running mobile apps on rugged mobile devices is essential for sustaining your construction business. Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 07:07. When it comes to using technology on construction jobsites, smartphones are at the center of the action. Do Not Sell My Personal Information.
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Michael G. Smith Writes about the Value of Cob
Natural Building
MARCH 12, 2020
I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993. After completing a degree in Environmental Engineering, I had spent two years in Costa Rican rainforest, volunteering for a sustainable forest management project. You can use machinery to mix clay, sand, and straw into cob — or you can use your feet.
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Marisol Malibu: Setting a New Standard for Zero Carbon Real Estate
Stok
APRIL 25, 2021
While 12 months of occupancy data is required for full Zero Carbon Certification, developers will often want to demonstrate their sustainability achievements to prospective buyers/tenants earlier on. Sustainable Timber: Timber used on the project was handpicked to ensure sustainability. . ZERO CARBON READY: A NEW PATHWAY.
Massachusetts Most Energy-Efficient State; Mississippi Most Improved
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Available online at [link] , the State Scorecard shows that the top 10 states for energy efficiency are: Massachusetts, California, New York, Oregon, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Maryland, and Illinois. Ernest Moniz, along with a top elected official of a state, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick.
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Cannabis Cultivation has Growing Environmental Implications
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
In Oregon the Cannabis Environmental Best Practices Task Force has approved recommendations expected to be presented to the legislature later this month. In Washington State, Mason County Public Utility District made the decision to have an electricity rate classification specifically for emergent legal cannabis producers and processors.
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4 Best Arch Support Work Boots
Work Gearz
JANUARY 28, 2022
Made in Portland Oregon, these steel toe work boots not only offer protection but offer a design that puts support and comfort at the forefront. The arches in your feet require good support to sustain this type of continuous pressure. This is a solid work boot that can handle the toughest wear all day long.
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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference
Fieldwire
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
California, Alaska, Oregon and other states must take great care of their communities to ensure they stay safe during the spring, summer and early fall. Keeping costs low and sustainability high is imperative for modern architects, so some companies have turned to off-site construction.
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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA | Masters in Architecture in USA 2022
CivilJungle
APRIL 29, 2022
Masters in Sustainable Architecture in USA. University of Oregon. Delft, The Netherlands. Madrid, Spain. Tsinghua University. Beijing, China. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. College of Environmental Design. Department of Architecture. Pomona, Calif. School of Architecture & Allied Arts. Department of Architecture.
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