The Constructor

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Building accessible cities represents a fundamental shift in urban design, where infrastructure and architecture prioritize inclusivity for people of all abilities. As urban populations diversify, accessible design becomes increasingly crucial for creating equitable and sustainable communities. What […]

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 6, 2024

Why Customer Research Should Shape Your Business Strategy ccapoccia Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:20 In the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry where projects are complex, collaboration is key and customer satisfaction is critically important, the relevance of your customers’ opinion carries significant weight.

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The Constructor

JUNE 18, 2023

Green roofs and living walls are two of the latest sustainable design and architecture trends. These two concepts have revolutionized how we think about urban environments, providing a more holistic and ecological approach to making cities more livable and sustainable.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. Vehicle emissions, industrial pollutants, and airborne particles settle on surfaces, creating a layer of grime that dulls even the most striking architectural designs.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. What is system thinking? – The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on budget.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This trend reflects a shift toward more sustainable and creative architectural practices. Their variety caters to a myriad of architectural needs, redefining building practices. Their use demonstrates creative problem-solving in modern architectural designs. Their uniform dimensions make them ideal for modular designs.

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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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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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BD+C

JUNE 24, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic accelerated a shift toward architectural design work on existing buildings that already had been underway. But when it comes to designing sustainably, architects need to become more than just “passive advisors” who leave final decisions to clients.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Potential for Sustainability For sustainable construction methods, prefab steel is the greener option. This could sometimes compromise the architectural creativity of modular cabins , homes, and other structures. However, modern methods increasingly incorporate sustainable and recyclable materials.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2023

Validating FM decisions with verifiable cost data is critical to facilities sustainability and stewardship, [contact-form] The post Validating FM Decisions with Verifiable Cost Data appeared first on 4BT. The net result is an average economic waste factor of 30%-40%+ for every repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build. Learn more today!

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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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Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

While we are all aware of the high levels of financial and environmental waste associated with the construction and sustainment of the built environment, very little has been done to address the issue at the root cause level. . The failure to use standard terms, definitions, and data architectures as well as objective local market data.

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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. The post Coating for sustainability appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Introduction To Architecture Before we start Let’s discuss architecture first. So, What is Architecture?

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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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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Carbon-neutral concrete represents a groundbreaking advancement in sustainable construction materials, offering a revolutionary solution to reduce the construction industry’s environmental impact.

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The Constructor

MARCH 14, 2025

As urban populations swell and housing costs skyrocket, micro-housing emerges as a critical solution for sustainable, […] These innovative dwellings combine ingenious design, transformable elements, and cutting-edge technology to create comfortable homes in footprints as small as 150-400 square feet.

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Housing Innovation Sustainability Design 130

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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The Constructor

JUNE 12, 2022

Biophilic designs are innovative ways of incorporating nature into buildings and modern architecture. Biophilia means the human tendency to interact.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Rising Canes pavilion was developed to showcase modular bamboo construction, which could be used to form emergency housing, portable hotels and even an entire sustainable city for 200,000 people. These could be expanded in every direction, allowing architecture to grow with its inhabitants.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Cities and counties around the country are taking sustainability to new heights—and architecture firms are helping them raise the stakes in green design. San Diego and New York are among a growing number of local jurisdictions that are expanding the scope of their energy- and water-use requirements for new construction.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, BRPH is a technically focused architecture, engineering, design, and construction firm that helps mission-driven clients identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions.

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Defense Innovation Sustainability Industrial 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 23, 2022

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

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BD+C

JULY 7, 2020

AEMSEN, a Rotterdam based architecture firm, has developed a sustainable, modular concept for urban living. . Dubbed Barbizon and developed for the redevelopment of the lots on the Barbizonlaan in Capelle can den IJssel, the 129,000-sf project is a green residential complex built with prefabricated CLT modules.

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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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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 28, 2022

way for organizations to build a culture of structured energy improvement that leads to deeper and sustained savings that does not require any external audits or certifications. History has taught us to “trust but measure”, failure to learn from our past is a sure fire way to fail.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. Value generation in public sector facilities management is now a mandate as elevated levels of waste are no longer sustainable. Step 2: Follow a Robust Workflow for ALL Projects.

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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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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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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

12 Restructuration of architectural. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(1), 104–. Budget and Schedule. Building Outcomes. References: • Abdirad, H., & Dossick, C. practice in integrated project delivery (IPD): Two case studies. Cheng, R., & Johnson, A. Motivation and Means: How and Why.

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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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Sustainability Green Housing Visualization 105

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? Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. CEUs available.

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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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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sustainable facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction is virtually impossible with both locally researched, current, and actionable construction in combination with a robust, integrated framework integrating internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery. The opposite is true. Probably not. Learn more?

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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Sustainability Green Renovating Certification 84

Construction Marketing

JULY 7, 2022

Keep your home’s architecture and style in mind. Be sure to draw inspiration for suitable siding material and color to install to transform your exterior from your property’s architecture and style. Here are some perfect siding materials and colors you could choose for different home styles and architecture: . Vinyl siding.

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