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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

The beneficial reuse of these materials in concrete contributes to world-class environmental certifications, such as LEED, Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), Green Globes, and Living Building Challenge. Denver is no stranger to the intensifying climate change impacts on water security.

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Life Science Building Design & Construction: 5 Considerations for Success

Stok

As the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) puts it, “The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories to address both sustainable construction practices and contemporary standards of comfort, security, and safety.”.

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Life Science Building Design & Construction: 5 Considerations for Success

Stok

As the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) puts it, “The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories to address both sustainable construction practices and contemporary standards of comfort, security, and safety.”.

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

The Korte Company

As with almost every Department of Defense project we complete, green construction methods were applied. Gateway Inn & Suites is expected to achieve LEED Silver certification according to USGBC requirements. It will also house most of the base’s lodging administrative staff. The Four Seasons at Vail – Vail, Colorado.

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The Ultimate Construction Glossary for 2024: Essential Terms and Definitions

Building Radar

Builders are increasingly turning to green technologies, like solar panels and sustainable insulation materials, to meet regulatory standards and reduce costs in the long run. Lump sum contracts protect clients from unexpected cost overruns but put financial pressure on contractors to stay within budget.

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NIBS – Building Innovation 2012 – January 7th-11th, 2012, Washington, D.C.

Building Information Management

3: Building Innovation 2013 is the only place you’ll find the authentic event on federal construction: FEDCon® — The Annual Market Outlook on Federal Construction — where attendees will hear the most authoritative, up-to-date information on federal agency building and infrastructure budgets, construction forecasts and regulatory updates.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.