Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re efficient.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. From the exterior cladding to the interior finishes, the materials used can have a significant impact on the overall functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal of the building.

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The Constructor

MARCH 3, 2025

3D-printed neighborhoods represent a revolutionary approach to housing construction, using large-scale additive manufacturing technology to rapidly produce durable, sustainable homes at a fraction of traditional costs.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They are extremely sustainable, can be up and running in a fraction of the time of other construction types, and offer ample clear span for unmatched mobility. Elite Sustainability One of the greatest advantages of prefabricated steel buildings is their elite sustainability.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Look at incorporating decorative screens and architectural grilles to create a more attractive facade for industrial structures. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. All of these sustainability requirements have restricted the use of solvent-borne products, forcing the industry to come up with inventive, low-emitting coating systems. Over the last decade, newer technologies that can further preserve structures have become available.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 23, 2022

Mitigate labor and materials waste! Focus on people, process, and information!

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. Structure Tone’s sustainability team plans to conduct the survey on an annual basis. Related articles across the web.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 6, 2021

This building absorbed more carbon in its materials than was emitted through its construction. This pavilion in Taichung, Taiwan demonstrates how the low-carbon building material can offer a more habitable environment to our next generation. The post More Fun Bamboo Architecture appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

That said, commercial construction clients concerned about the environmental impact of a construction project should know a construction firm does not have to hold special credentials or even pursue project certification in order to implement a variety of sustainable commercial construction techniques. Product and Material Selection.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 27, 2024

Use and share objective, granular, current, and locally researched line item data that is organized using a standard data architecture (for example, expanded CSI Masterformat). The ability to enable sustainable repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction relies upon current verifiable, objective, and granular cost data.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

The building we bought had a low roof height, so we knew an office design based in Prairie-style architecture would work well with the building’s long horizontal lines. We used low VOC paints, local materials to save on transportation costs and created a rain-water recapturing system. Don’t design in a silo.

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. What Makes a Sustainable Structure? How Do We Compare Building Materials? How Do We Compare Building Materials?

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Site planning is the art of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces between, an art linked to architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and city planning. Site planning in architecture and landscape architecture refers to the organizational stage of the landscape design process.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. And now BRE is partnering with HOK, an American architecture, engineering and design firm, to launch a BREEAM standard for new construction in the United States in 2019. According to the U.K.’s

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 7, 2017

There will be an impetus on material providers to work with NYCHA and their customers, providing clarity on how their products adhere to these new guidelines, especially as the industry continues to show significant progress and innovation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

The push for sustainable construction. Last year, in a huge step toward sustainable construction, Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor, announced a set of governance, economic, social and environmental criteria—which it terms a quadruple bottom line—that will inform future investment recommendations.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. All photos: Koning Eizenberg Architecture). . Koning Eizenberg Architecture used building elements that have social, environmental, and economic impact to create the Arroyo's visual identity. All photos: Sustainable Comfort). . . Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Site should be such in our country that early morning sun and late evening sun is accepted in the building in summer and maximum sun light is available in most of winter.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Both serve to aid in overall continuous improve of repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. These include soft costs – general conditions, insurance/bonding, fees/permits, as well as direct costs for material, equipment, and labor in elemental CSI MasterFormat data architecture.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2015

General contractors globally engage subcontractors for materials, labor and third-party services such as project management, and sustainable solutions. The three main categories of construction firms affected by the labor shortage are architecture and engineering firms, general contractors and specialty trades.'

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is one of the oldest and traditional construction material used in different construction activities. The bamboos strength it is more as compared to other construction material. Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Sustainable, Award-winning Design gives New Life to Parkland Hospital 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:14 Voice of the Brand Built in 1954, the Dallas Parkland Hospital had become severely overcrowded and outdated. ALPOLIC METAL COMPOSITE MATERIALS Built in 1954, the Dallas Parkland Hospital had become severely overcrowded and outdated.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Now as our economies move to ease restrictions the industry is faced with managing the impact of material shortages across the supply chain. The sector is addressing a backlog of orders, and revenue expectations along with a surge in construction confidence has meant pressure on material needs are increasing. Build, build, build.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2022

Provides sufficient granularity to monitor and improve sustainability. Encourages and retains feedback and input from the people doing the work, continuously building a knowledge base. Integrates internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams.

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The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2012

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load. This movement of moisture is the primary cause of creep deformation.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2025

By implementing suitable materials and design strategies, specifiers can help their clients maintain pristine business fronts and ensure the longevity of the building designs. Each offers different levels of protectionandmaintenance requirements, and selection depends on the exterior materials and the budget.

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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. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change. The good news?

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. Fly ash can constitutes more than 25% (ranging between 26% to 33%) of the solid material constituents of CLC mixes for different density outputs.

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Natural Building

JUNE 16, 2022

Context, climate, craft and sustainability form the pillars of traditional Indian architecture and provide precedents for new cities and structures. Indian architecture seeks identity through local materials with modern techniques.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 14, 2024

By Zach Adams In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural design, sustainability has become non-negotiable. While the design and construction industry has focused on greener building architecture in recent years, the current spotlight shines on the sustainability and transparency of products introduced into these structures.

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