Constructlaw

MAY 30, 2023

This convergence of the IIJA’s ambitious objectives with the inherent advantages of P3s presents an extraordinary opportunity to revitalize our water systems, creating infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and capable of meeting future challenges. USACE Funding for Water Infrastructure In a decisive move, the IIJA allocated $17.1

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Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 12, 2023

As a result, construction companies are increasingly moving away from environmentally damaging practices and toward more sustainable approaches. As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of climate change, the construction industry is being called upon to play a critical role in mitigating its contribution to the problem.

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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. Delivering prime power outputs of 30 kVA/24kW and 70 kVA/56 kW, these units boast optimization, performance, and maximum efficiency.

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BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2019

United States multifamily rents continued their impressive performance with a 3.4% year-over-year increase in July 2019, according to a new report from Yardi® Matrix.

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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2022

Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability. Wed, 07/06/2022 - 10:09. Energy retrofits for existing homes are increasingly attainable, but their implementation relies on a fragmented and slightly antiquated remodeling sector.

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Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 22, 2022

More frequent and stronger weather events threaten infrastructure sustainability, forcing public budgets into cycles of repair and rebuild. Contractors are on the leading edge of this challenge, tasked with providing sustainable solutions that don’t break the bank.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2016

For example, there are some techniques that employers should consider to aid success in hiring and sustaining this group. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 21 million men and women, or 9 percent of the civilian population age 18 and over, are veterans. That is roughly 1 in 10.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In an all-out brawl within the environmental industrial complex, last week the American Society of Landscape Architects filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the trademark for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center at the University of Texas. Green Building Council''s LEED rating system.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In its most recent report, it found 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the United States in 2018. From a sustainable perspective, adaptive reuse minimizes the manufacturing of new materials. That’s more than twice the volume of municipal waste generated by homes and businesses.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

The United Stated Air Force then expanded JOC into an efficient, well-defined process and it generally regarded as by experts as one of the leading practitioners of JOC. Controller General of the United States. Unite States Congress. Unite States Government Printing Office, House Document No.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

While LEED is well-known in the United States, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) standards first developed in the United Kingdom are less familiar. BREEAM buildings could be the next big thing in sustainable construction. Tools for Tracking Sustainable Construction Projects.

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Stok

APRIL 26, 2021

San Francisco/Denver (April 27, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces Devon Bertram as Vice President of Sustainability Consulting. Devon Bertram, VP of Sustainability Consulting, Stok. ABOUT STOK. Stok is reimagining the built environment.

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Construction Today

JULY 3, 2023

million lane-kilometers) of pavement in the United States are a significant consideration in the effort to lower greenhouse gas emissions, according to a February 2023 study from the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub). The almost 2.8 million lane-miles (4.6

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BD+C

MARCH 16, 2020

The 13% reduction in carbon footprint is for 4,000 psi (pounds per square inch) concrete, the most frequently used concrete in the United States,” said James Bogdan, senior director, sustainability initiatives for NRMCA. Carbon footprint reduction ranged from 8% for 2,500 psi concrete and 20% for 8,000 psi concrete.”.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate?

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2023, the construction industry saw significant developments, such as a downward trend in the commercial real estate market, a continued focus on sustainability, and the ongoing impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Komatsu (President & CEO: Tetsuji Ohashi) was selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices (DJSI) for the second consecutive year. Komatsu was recognized by S&P Dow Jones Indices of the United States and RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused on sustainability investing in Switzerland.'

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ENR Construction

JULY 6, 2016

The United States is hungry for concrete. Though concrete is a sustainable material the amount produced every year results in significant environmental impact, making the development of recycled aggregate sources of dire import. According to the U.S. Geological Survey , in 2014 the U.S. produced 80.5

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 7, 2013

In the United States and in a number of other countries around the world, LEED certification is the recognized standard. Building Technology Buildings Green Buildings Green LEED LEED Certification Sustainable Building' What is LEED certification?

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Building Information Management

MAY 17, 2012

National Institute of Building Sciences buildingSMART alliance™ has released The National BIM Standard-United States™ (NBIMS-US™) Version 2 (V2). The document is intended to cover the full life cycle of buildings—from planning, design and construction to operations and sustainment.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Our products are hosted on Microsoft AZURE, and Amazon AWS in the United States, both hosting infrastructures are FEDRAMP compliant. 1 FEDRAMP was initially establish to provide a standardized method for ensuring digital information security for federal government agencies.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2016

For example, there are some techniques that employers should consider to aid success in hiring and sustaining this group. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 21 million men and women, or 9 percent of the civilian population age 18 and over, are veterans. That is roughly 1 in 10.

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Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 26, 2024

While it’s quite hard to pinpoint what the additional cost truly is over traditional construction, a quick internet search indicates that building owners could pay an additional 0-15% for a sustainable building.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Despite green and sustainable buildings representing only a small percentage of the markets across the United States, the market for such buildings has been growing substantially over the last 15 years.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Climate concerns among those living in high risk areas or watching from a distance are driving up demand for net zero homes in a major push for sustainable living. Now investors are increasingly steering money toward sustainable real estate, making it easier for developers to raise money for housing that addresses climate concerns.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

(And that does not include forced prison labor, including for example the widely reported Chinese prison labor-derived nails that entered the United States.). Slavery has existed since ancient times and despite having been outlawed in all countries, contemporary slavery exists.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 30, 2021

While the idea of ESG began in 2004 with a United Nations initiative to influence capital in non Western markets, in 2021 the legal and political institutions in the United States and the EU are demanding those ideas be implementing with due haste.

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Construction Today

JANUARY 4, 2024

Since 2021, the United States has witnessed a remarkable surge in construction activity, marking a significant phase of economic growth and industrial expansion. This period has seen a plethora of construction projects, collectively valued at an astonishing $500 billion, each project exceeding the billion-dollar mark.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 21, 2018

The work product of an advisory committee of experts, Ord 17-60 Sustainable Building Regulation Ordinance, alters and amends the 2009 Resolution to Implement Saint Paul Sustainable Building Policy. Commercial projects falling within the law must achieve a “Sustainable Building Standard means any of the following: .

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the results of a study of job postings from across the United States, revealing that demand for the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and LEED Green Associate credentials grew 46 percent over a 12-month period.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 27, 2014

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability, a world-class “living lab” that represents Rochester Institute of Technology’s ongoing commitment to the environment, has been certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council—the highest standard that can be achieved in the rating system.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Women constitute only about 11% of the construction workforce in the United States, yet some female home builders are finding ways to make their mark on the industry in key specialty areas. Fourth-generation builder Heather Laminack of Ferrier Builders in Fort Worth, TX focuses on building sustainable, affordable homes.

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Lean Construction

MAY 27, 2020

Around the world, shared risk and reward contracts are becoming more prevalent.

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Construction Today

JANUARY 6, 2024

In the shadow of economic challenges and social upheavals, a surprising trend has emerged across various states in the United States: the allocation of substantial funds towards the construction of new prisons. Notably, Alabama is in the process of building a record-breaking $1.08 billion prison.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With a potential lifespan of 80 years or more, architectural zinc roofing delivers longevity, sustainability, and resiliency to meet or exceed specified requirements on commercial, municipal, residential, educational, health care, and other thoughtfully designed projects. Elemental, natural, and sustainable. By Charles (Chip) McGowan.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

With the United States eyeing a net-zero economy by 2050, it is an issue industrial buildings simply cannot ignore. But it is also important to find ways to make the construction process itself sustainable. Prioritize Energy Efficiency Project managers are being pushed to answer the bell in terms of energy efficiency.

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