GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 18, 2020

Real-world impact of admixtures on sustainability. Mon, 05/18/2020 - 16:09. May 18, 2020. concrete / admixture / sustainability. May 18, 2020. concrete / admixture / sustainability. However, the impact of admixtures on sustainability can be complex, and involve many variables. michael.delros….

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 30, 2020

How running mobile apps on rugged mobile devices is essential for sustaining your construction business. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 07:07. Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew. Greg Ragsdale. When it comes to using technology on construction jobsites, smartphones are at the center of the action. Other Technology.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

How Upgrade Estate uses Autodesk Construction Cloud to build more sustainably avoiding 9,000 preconstruction clashes on just one project. They strive to increase social impact in a value-driven context through an economically sustainable model. Sustainability at the forefront. Piloting new practices. ©Luc Roymans.

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Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2020

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 06:00. Available in an array of colors and styles, with new colors added in 2020 as well as a new, matte Brushed Finish, the nonporous surface resists stains, chemicals, and heat, and doesn’t require sealants, the company says. . . Pro Builder Staff. . Kitchen + Bath.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems, which harness moderate and constant temperatures just below the Earth’s surface, are being deployed in nearly every region of the world and in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial environments with great success.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2020

Mon, 08/10/2020 - 06:00. The International Construction Codes, also known as I-Codes, set the minimum standards for constructing safe and sustainable structures. When builders and inspectors collaborate to enforce them, our communities and environment will be better protected. While they are legal requirements in the U.S.,

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Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 2, 2020

2020 Builder of the Year: True Homes—a Culture Like No Other. Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:30. True Homes is Pro Builder 's 2020 Builder of the Year, in large part because of the home builder's purpose-driven company culture, which is yielding truly amazing results. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. And it works. Not any more.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Sustainability is a key part of 66% of ANZ strategies, in comparison with 53% of company strategies across APAC . 92% of APAC companies are embracing sustainability due to regulation and market forces . Digital adoption is a critical enabler for sustainability, but is significantly underleveraged .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Social distancing measures, local lockdowns and rows over contracts began as early as March 2020 when the pandemic first hit. When local and national lockdowns began to come into effect in early 2020, many factories reduced their production output as demand lowered.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 13, 2019

The Bill if enacted would also create a new permanent Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee that must within 180 days of first meeting submit to the SEC “recommendations about what ESG metrics” the SEC should require be disclosed. But again, there is no realistic scenario under which this becomes law. The failure of H.R.4329,

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Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability. Is this really progress?

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BD+C

AUGUST 18, 2020

million sf of office and retail space and be one of the most sustainable commercial developments in Australia, powered by 100% renewable energy, with workplace environments that integrate nature and a range of amenities.". New Sydney towers will have the world’s first AI-driven facade system (BD+C).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020. However, there are ways to mitigate these impacts.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 28, 2022

We all know about the supply chain disruptions and skilled labour shortages that have been affecting the industry since 2020, but we’d like to discuss four residential construction challenges that aren’t talked about as often. Sustainability and standardisation. Industrialisation.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 23, 2014

Technology-rich cities that took early advantage of technology trends and provide fertile environments for innovation: San Francisco (1), Austin (7), San Jose (9), Boston (17) and Seattle (18). Resurgent cities gearing up for events in 2020 with renewed vigor: Tokyo (19) – 2020 Summer Olympics and Dubai (3) – Expo 2020.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Paints and coatings company AkzoNobel is celebrating the opening of the world’s most advanced and sustainable paint factory in Ashington, North-East England. ” AkzoNobel Ashington is the world’s most advanced and sustainable paint factory, located in Northumberland, North East England. PRNewsfoto/AkzoNobel).

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies—especially renewables and energy efficiency.”. In 2020, the company opened a first-of-its-kind innovation hub called 35 Mules. the clock struck midnight on Dec. formally closed its last coal-fired?plant?in in Florida.

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Stok

APRIL 17, 2023

This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Director of Carbon Services Colette Crouse and students in her Masters of the Environment Carbon Accounting & Management course at the University of Colorado, Boulder: Rebecca Billingsley, Andrea Green, and Kenny Prior (see bios below).

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Laura Sofía García Canto began collaborating with Plenitud Puerto Rico in August 2020 on bioconstruction-related research projects while completing her civil engineering degree at the University of PR. During her time in school, she collaborated with community-based projects and organizations working for empowerment and sustainability.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. The project received the Living Building Challenge certification in 2021 by meeting rigorous sustainability standards.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 21, 2022

Border restrictions have caused the foreign construction workforce to shrink by 52,800 to around 288,700 in 2020. of Singapore’s nominal gross domestic product in 2020. REDAS is constantly looking for ways to help our members upgrade their digital capabilities to bolster the sector’s resilience and sustainability.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

This year, USGBC’s GreenerBuilder hit home with the Brené Brown-inspired message that it’s critical to lead with courage and vulnerability as we forge a better future through our built environment and beyond. This comes on the heels of Berkeley’s historic move to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings starting January 1, 2020.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This finding is according to GlobalScan’s 2020 study across 27 markets. Forbes argues the focus on health is not new, but there remains a large disconnect between Americans and how their built environment affects their health. Or could we? Read More. . Comfort + Health. Healthy Homes. Indoor Air Quality. Comfort + Health.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

billion by its member companies during 2020 alone. Equally important, a comprehensive and sustainable management of existing assets also needs to be in place. These will tend to wear better with time, particularly in harsh weather or difficult environments. of payroll on training , totalling more than $1.3

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2021

Building green has flourished and architects are designing spaces that feature sustainable construction methods, high performance features—even physically green structures. While every unit was reportedly sold by April 2020, only a handful of tenants had actually moved in by October. The Pesky Side of Green Buildings. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:55. Two former luxury home builders are now founders of a prefab company that ensures affordability and sustainability from its homes. Are Clean Energy Prefab Homes the Future? cbroderick. These homes create more energy than they use, making them able to function off-grid and withstand power outages. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Industry trends, both near and farsighted, are likely to impact your approach to preconstruction, technology investments, sustainability, risk analysis, workforce planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and the list goes on. Current supply chain constraints, sustainability efforts, and workforce outlooks. Sustainability Efforts.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2020

These designs are becoming bolder, incorporating changing technologies as well as addressing new approaches like collaborative environments and ‘resimercial’ design. They represent unique community values and have strong physical ties to the surrounding environment. According to the 2020 Fails Management Institute (FMI) U.S.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

As noted in the October 2020 issue of The Construction Specifier , vegetative roof assemblies (VRAs) are a popular means of adding space and access to nature while also providing strategic approaches for managing stormwater. A reduction in GWP supports sustainability.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment. Find out how designing for persons with low vision can create environments that are more universally user-friendly for everyone.

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Stok

JULY 15, 2020

Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. Who should care? LEED Safety First pilot credits.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 30, 2020

Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition is underway and the voting booth is officially open. If you’d like to vote for the show for Best Construction Podcast of 2020, you can do so by clicking or tapping here. Next up is The Construction Shared Pains Podcast.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In a first-time collaboration Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK), Australian Constructors Association , Consult Australia and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council have released a joint report to support industry in accelerating a net zero future through the design and construction of the infrastructure pipeline. . This opportunity is only?accelerating,”

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.

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