BD+C

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

COVID-19's impact on sustainability. • The construction outlook for the second half of 2020 and beyond. . This week on The Weekly, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from DLR Group, HMC Architects, and JLL on three important topics: . • How AEC firms can help school districts successfully implement innovative learning spaces.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2020

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 09:46. Companies that truly care for workers yield a sustainable competitive advantage from building a caring culture. How to Help Your Employees Cope with the Stress of COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Construction is a people business built on healthy relationships and partnerships.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. The post Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond! see LEAN construction guide ).

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. These are the single-family homes USGBC deemed outstanding in 2020. More 2020 LEED Homes Awards winners: Outstanding affordable projects.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

An Overview of Housing Trends in 2020. 2020 estimates reveal the many ways in which homeownership was affected by the pandemic. . After the standard American Community Survey was disrupted in 2020 due to the pandemic, experimental yearly estimates reveal a snapshot of the 2020 housing market during a critical time for the country.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 2, 2020

The March / April 2020 Issue features the manufacturing and automotive industries. Plus, a look at biotech, food processing, and sustainable development. Read: March / April 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 2) at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. A recent SmartAsset study compared 94 of the largest cities across three categories based on topics of transportation, green efficiency, and climate resilience to determine the most sustainable cities in the U.S. Sustainability. Sustainability. Cities in 2022. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:57.

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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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Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time. The 2021 Sustainable, Healthier Home kicks off with a cost- and labor-efficient structural system . share of below-grade walls among new homes built in 2020, according to the most recent Annual Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation Research Labs. Sustainability.

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BD+C

MAY 18, 2021

Grumman|Butkus Associates, a firm of energy efficiency consultants and sustainable design engineers, recently released the results of its 2020 Hospital Energy and Water Benchmarking Survey, focusing on healthcare facilities’ resource usage trends and costs for calendar year 2019.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

LEED Outstanding Developer of the Year (2020). Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 11, 2022

2020 Census Reveals 16 Million Vacant Homes. Over 16 million American homes were reported “vacant” at the time of the 2020 census, including unoccupied secondary and rental homes, abandoned or foreclosed homes, investment properties, and empty units not listed for sale. Fri, 03/11/2022 - 10:33.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00. Green Building Council, the creators of the LEED green building program, has selected outstanding projects in the affordable dwelling category for the 2020 LEED Homes Awards. All photos: Sustainable Comfort). . . Advertisement.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Could This Be the Sustainable Neighborhood of the Future? Fri, 09/04/2020 - 09:51. A new five-million person city, powered by clean energy and featuring an abundance of green spaces, may become the model for sustainable living. cbroderick.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The Green Gateway—a zero-emission, highly sustainable multimodal hub—has been named the winner for the 2020 Fentress Global Challenge (FGC), an annual global student design competition launched in 2011 by Fentress Architects that represents the firm’s commitment to advancing innovative design in public architecture and attracts students from around (..)

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BD+C

JANUARY 9, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing four projects with its 2020 Regional & Urban Design Awards. The 2020 Regional & Urban Design program recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning and community development.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2020

2020 Housing Giants Report: The Magnificent Middle. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 13:00. They may not be well-known outside of where they build, but as a group they are an impressive bunch of builders looking to get better and sustain success. . 2020 Housing Giants Ranked. Rich Binsacca, Editor-in-Chief. Then there’s No.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 21, 2020

What Comes After Real Estate’s Surprise 2020 Boom? Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:11. The more interesting thing [is] to sustain it. So we have to move down the funnel to find the levers to drive the business in a sustainable way, and we have these levers all the way down the funnel that we are not yet maximizing or monetizing.”. “So

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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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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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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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Even When Adjusted for Inflation, Lumber Prices Set Record Highs in 2020 and 2021. Even when adjusting for inflation, lumber prices smashed decades-old records in both 2020 and 2021. . Over a 24-month span from 2020 to 2021, real prices were 37% higher than the historical average. Fri, 02/04/2022 - 10:30.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Tenants are demanding sustainable facilities. reduction in pEUI compared to baseline.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2020

A Look at the First 2020 NGBS Green Certified Building. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 09:07. has secured the first 2020 National Green Building Standard certification. Sustainability. cbroderick. A nine-unit condominium building by Marnella Homes in Portland, Ore. Read More. . Green Design. High-Performance Homes. Healthy Homes.

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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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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 27, 2021

A significant move to address the lacking was made in June 2020, when the European Council and Parliament signed the EU Taxonomy Regulation, which replaced voluntary schemes with a single ESG classification system for the EU. Unfortunately, that strong reaction to this effort has not been positive.

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

More Golf Homes Are Taking a Swing at Sustainability. Fri, 09/11/2020 - 09:30. These residential properties are linked to golf courses and interestingly enough, are seeing a surge in sustainable building practices, says the New York Times. cbroderick.

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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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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

2020 Aurora Awards Winners: Multifamily, and Project of the Year. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 15:24. See the full list of 2020 Aurora Award winners. 2020 Aurora Awards: Single-Family Detached Homes, Kitchens, and Baths. Deconcentrate poverty through an integrated, economically self-sustaining mixed-income community. .

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BD+C

JULY 8, 2020

AEMSEN develops concept for sustainable urban living (BD+C). The concept has been created for the redevelopment of the lots on the Barbizonlaan in Capelle aan den IJssel.".

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BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2014

Cities could push the envelope on sustainable development, and new building materials are key components of that effort. An enhanced focus on green building materials and a sustainable supply chain that ensures that other communities are benefiting from local choices should be a part of the plan.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 2, 2020

As sustainability increasingly becomes mainstream, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted is a “green streets and highways rating system.” The Greenroads Rating System was the first third party, point based system available to certify sustainable roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The “S” in ESG is among the most impactful sustainability factors despite being among the least measured. There are a myriad of Social factors in sustainability, but what they have in common is they are about “social relationships.” and might even be characterized as greenwashing). yes, this blog will continue).

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Stok

AUGUST 24, 2020

The Chase Center officially achieved LEED Gold certification in July 2020, joining only four other NBA arenas that have achieved LEED Gold or higher to date. So, we decided to sit down with the team that led the Chase Center through its sustainability pursuit: SSR and stok. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 8, 2020

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has publicly said, “we are seeing a similar scarlet letter phenomenon in today’s modern, but no less flawed world” but it is not Hester Prynne’s “A” for adultery in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1642, but rather ESG in America in 2020. Such offers no good guidance for U.S. best practices. best practices.

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