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Swinerton’s Mass Timber Office in Austin Sets New Standard for Sustainable Construction

Construction Today

In recent years, mass timber has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials such as steel and concrete. Offering both environmental and economic benefits, this innovative material is revolutionizing the construction industry.

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An Innovative Approach to Multifamily Housing

Construction Business Owner

One California nonprofit developer is reinventing the spectrum of multifamily builds to create a more cost-effective, high-quality, sustainable structure that can be modified with the resident population moving into it. Multifamily housing projects were a growing trend on many construction outlooks for 2016.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. Regional Priority.

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Swinerton revenue reaches 4-year high

Construction Dive

The California builder highlighted its financial performance and outlined steps toward technological innovation and green initiatives in its new sustainability report.

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Amazon bound to transform construction by investing in prefab startup

Lets Build

Amazon announced its decision to invest in Plant Prefab, an innovative startup with a focus on in-factory construction, smart technology, and sustainable building. Plant Prefab is located in California and is originated from LivingHomes, a leader in designing and developing prefabricated homes.

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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

Pro Builder

Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum. Solar trees at Florida's Babcock Ranch, where sustainability is built into the infrastructure. Sustainability. Innovation. Still, in California alone, 42 municipalities have adopted all-electric building codes. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 13:50.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” They have to pitch in and get involved because they all realize that we won’t have sustainable economic growth if housing is too expensive here.”.