Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. Recent construction innovations are changing this, however. High bills have become something of an accepted norm.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Another construction safety innovation is Newmetrix, designed to minimize risk through predictive analytics, safety observations, and safety monitoring.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

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. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Biophilic design in schools can enhance student learning and improve performance.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

These winning ways have now extended beyond the court as the teams new $64-million training facilitythe Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performancewas named a winner in the National Ready Mixed Concrete Associations (NRMCA) 2024 Concrete Innovation Awards. The design called for lighter, whiter concrete for the structure.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment. What inspired you to enter the design challenge? .

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BD+C

MAY 28, 2019

Carrier’s world headquarters, the UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings, is the first commercial building in Florida to earn LEED Platinum v4 certification. The Platinum rating is the highest designation. It was awarded under the version 4 LEED green building program for building design and construction from the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

About BAE Systems BAE Systems is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge technologies and services designed to safeguard national security, bolster military capabilities, and protect critical infrastructure. It’s not just a company; it’s a leader in innovation, committed to safeguarding and advancing national security.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Meritage Homes Receives Indoor airPLUS Certification. Home builder giant Meritage Homes now carries the Indoor airPLUS certification after committing to installing MERV-13 filters in all new homes. This Environmental Protection Agency certification denotes a construction project with products that reduce airborne contaminants.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 Many recent studies combined with the growing adoption of evidence-based design principles have illuminated the importance of healthcare facility design on the overall patient experience and the relationship it has with healing and wellness. each year, with an average stay of nearly five days.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement in building and construction. In this article, we delve into what LEED certification entails, its significance in today’s construction landscape, and how it impacts sustainable development.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 28, 2018

More than 700 projects were submitted from across the country and were judged on high standards of teamwork, safety, problem-solving, innovation and quality. This project was fast-tracked—designed and built in 30 months with construction beginning after six months of design, yet significantly prior to design completion.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 10, 2016

While we are aware of six LEED Dynamic Plaque certifications, according to the USGBC, the Dexter Horton Building in Seattle was the first of the six buildings certified with the Dynamic Plaque. It is designed as a recertification option. The LEED Dynamic Plaque does not override any other certification. display unit.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 29, 2014

DD Green is a green building certification program that will assist franchisees build sustainable, energy efficient restaurants. To be recognized as a DD Green restaurant, a franchisee will follow a five stage program during the planning, design and construction of a store. Paul Twohig, President, Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. Buildings are awarded points based on these categories and earn one of the following certifications: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum. Regional Priority.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Valencia College at Lake Nona’s innovative new $21.7 million Academic Building designed by SchenkelShultz Architecture achieved the 3 Green Globes certification presented by The Green Building Initiative. read more.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Their ideas never scaled and much of their work was transferred to the Green Building Certification Inc., A company could claim it is certified under the GBCI True Certification program where “a TRUE project’s goal is to divert all solid waste from the landfill, incineration (waste-to-energy) and the environment.”

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Stok

OCTOBER 12, 2021

San Francisco (October 12, 2021) – We’re thrilled to share that Uber’s Mission Bay World Headquarters has been honored in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards in the Real Estate category. Design is not just a beauty contest. Currently, two of Uber’s headquarter buildings are certified LEED v4 Gold by the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Typical is the case recently commenced over the construction of the Haywood Community College Creative Arts Building in North Carolina which was pursuing LEED New Construction v2009 certification. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. By Jamie Gentoso, P.E. Photos by Joseph D.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

ACE Job Order Contracting (JOC) Certificate Program. The ACE Job Order Contracting (JOC) Certificate Program is an in-person, 56 hour program that will result in attendees receiving their JOC Professional Certification upon completeion of the program and the passing of the Certification exam. Location: To be Confirmed .

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2025

Designed for new construction and retrofitting projects, SlenderWall offers a lightweight, durable, and thermally efficient solution that meets the demands of modern architecture while prioritizing environmental responsibility. The lightweight design also minimizes transportation requirements, contributing to reduced carbon emissions.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

a GBCI rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design. Thursday also saw the USGBC announcement that the STAR Community Rating System, which offers certification for sustainable communities, will be integrated into USGBC’s LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities programs.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

While we don’t claim to have a silver bullet for the housing crisis, it is a prime opportunity for market transformation through innovation in the multifamily sector. The post The Evolution of Multifamily: Residential Innovation to Transform the Market appeared first on stok. As it turns out, the answer may be nothing.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 4, 2025

By David Gross Photo courtesy Beaumont Health Natural light sources and comfortable acoustics have become hallmarks of well-designed modern spaces, promoting health and wellbeing, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. In virtually every project, flooring is the one element that often has an outsized impact.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards. Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. To win an NAHB Best in American Living Award ( BALA ) requires more than just curb appeal and eye-catching design.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.

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Stok

JULY 15, 2020

Core and shell developers should also take note, though the new rating system and credits are not as directly applicable to design as your typical WELL and LEED new construction certifications. These new options focus on addressing building operations beyond design and construction to promote healthy, safe, and resilient environments.

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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. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S. Lindsey, SSR: Sustainable design of a sports facility is a challenge in and of itself.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 12, 2014

The ICC 700 applies to the design and construction of the housing units, including the residential portions of buildings. Home Innovation Research Labs has issued a call for Consensus Committee applications and proposed changes to the current ICC 700-2012. Today there are more than 30,000 ICC 700 certified homes and lots.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. 03:00 p.m.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 26, 2015

for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. To achieve LEED certification, buildings will continue to have to satisfy prerequisites and earn credits above levels necessary to meet the IgCC. Some are concerned that relying on ASHRAE’s technical expertise alone risks further stifling innovation in green building.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 26, 2015

for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. ” To achieve LEED certification, buildings will continue to have to satisfy prerequisites and earn credits above levels necessary to meet the IgCC. Some are concerned that relying on ASHRAE’s technical expertise alone risks further stifling innovation in green building.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2023

The content of ICC/THIA Standard 1215: Design, Construction, Inspection and Regulation of Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy will continue to cover tiny houses used for permanent occupancy on a foundation or on wheels as addressed in the IRC. All of these are available on the Code Council’s dedicated off-site construction webpage.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

You'll learn about how the design-build team collaborated with green building experts to achieve Emerald-level National Green Building Standard certification for the home by integrating products, systems, and best practices. This year's home in Henderson, Nev.,

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

ALACHUA, Fla. -- NCCER was honored with the Construction Users Roundtable Workforce Development Award for its National Craft Assessment & Certification Program at the 2013 CURT National Conference held Nov. 11-13 in Tucson, Ariz. Its members recognize that training, education and recruitment are essential to excellence in construction.

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