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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Office Housing Sustainability Boston 59

BD+C

MARCH 9, 2018

Given this statistic, the health of our built environment—especially the workplace—is one of the hottest topics in our industry today, and we are seeing an increased interest in health and wellness as part of a sustainable strategy, focusing on healthy materials, air quality and active design.

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Certification Design Statistics Environment 105

Safti First

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Our latest achievement—becoming the first and only fire-rated glass manufacturer in North America to receive IGCC certification —marks a significant leap forward for both us and architects like you. This certification isn’t just about meeting industry benchmarks.

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Certification Innovation Life Cycle US 52

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 20, 2024

ISN® certification is crucial for contractors aiming to work with industry leaders like Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), one of 2024’s top new ISN® hiring clients. In this blog, we will guide you through the essential steps to achieve ISN® certification , unlocking the opportunity to work with EGA.

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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. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. The post Coating for sustainability appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

FITWEL, a cost effective, high impact, health promoting building certification, may be the best thing since sliced bread. The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. In the in the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 18, 2017

Those responses are not inconsistent with and, in fact, should be considered concomitantly with the conclusion, having worked on LEED projects since 2001, that the second best way to mitigate risk and avoid liability in sustainable building is a green building consultant working for the owner.

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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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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. The main goal of LEED is to streamline efficient construction management, making it both desirable and achievable.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In an all-out brawl within the environmental industrial complex, last week the American Society of Landscape Architects filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the trademark for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center at the University of Texas. Green Building Council''s LEED rating system.

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Sustainability Site Texas Guidelines 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2017

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Designed as part of the Living Building Challenge , the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College is a self-sustaining structure. Cost: $371.5 Kern Center.

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Sustainability Green New York Virginia 130

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Product and Material Selection.

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Commercial Green Construction Materials 275

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 149

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Top Sustainable Features Buyers Want. When provided with the option, the majority of buyers say they would choose sustainable options, such as passive solar design and durable materials. Sustainability. Green Design. Sustainability. cbroderick. Fri, 02/12/2021 - 09:06. Buyers are also thinking long-term.

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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2019

Designing healthy buildings for healthy occupants requires keen attention to active design principles, material health, daylight, nutrition, water quality, acoustic comfort, and environmental control. How can thoughtful design encourage healthier choices, lifestyles, and work environments? .

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Certification Guidelines Environment Materials 79

Construction Specifier

MARCH 27, 2025

By Rachel Berkin Photo by Randy Hoepner Photography Designing new builds is more challenging than ever before. Project owners demand that architects and designers select more sustainable materials, whether a company is constructing a multifamily residential, commercial, or industrial building.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Green Building Council announced that its certification body, the Green Business Certification Inc. will now administer the Green Garage Certification Program with its acquisition of the Green Parking Council. Today parking garages for cars and trucks may not pursue LEED certification. Last month the U.S.

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Green Certification Sustainability Profitability 120

BD+C

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Designed by SmithGroupJJR and constructed by Hourigan Construction, the Center is an international model for energy and water efficiency and climate change resiliency. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Brock Environmental Center reached construction completion today in Virginia Beach, Va. Body Image: read more.

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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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Sustainability Architecture Design Electrical 72

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's LEED Homes Awards recognize LEED-certified residential projects that are having a positive impact on communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design, as well as builders and developers that are helping to advance green home building.

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Sustainability Green Phoenix Dallas 105

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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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

Designing for resilience As climate-related stressors intensify, resiliency—the ability to adapt to, withstand, and rapidly recover from hazards—has become an increasingly urgent issue for building owners, government officials, property insurers, and design and construction professionals. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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Concrete Sustainability Construction Miami 105

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Now is a good time to study up on sustainable construction, like this wind turbine install at Sloan Valve. There’s no denying that for your company to stay relevant in today’s commercial construction industry you need to be up to speed on sustainable construction and green building practices.

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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. Low-impact furnishings and flooring have emerged as a pivotal aspect, capturing the attention of both designers and consumers alike.

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Sustainability Design Certification Materials 59

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

a comprehensive rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design, is expected to be launched on Monday, November 12th. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design.

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Guidelines Certification Green Drafting 180

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

a comprehensive rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design, was approved last week and is being launched on Monday, November 12th. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design.

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Guidelines Certification Green Defense 168

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Some of the trends are: Sustainable Construction: The focus on sustainable practices is a growing trend in the construction industry. Following trends and implementing sustainable practices, robotics and automation, and smart building technologies are crucial for success.

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Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 273

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. 7th Street in Long Beach, California.

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Green Sustainability Certification Long Beach 120

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022. The New American Home 2022 features a smaller total square footage than previous New American Homes in years past, but still maintains a sense of luxury and innovation with both artful and efficient design features. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:15. The 2022 home has ??4,646

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Sustainability Permits NAHB Certification 105

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Green building revenue jumped in 2022 with more projects seeking third-party sustainability certifications. Federal spending and new carbon-cutting standards helped advance climate-friendly design, but Top 100 Green Design and Contracting firms say greater isn’t always greener when it comes to environmental impact.

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Green Design Certification Sustainability 88

Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. And the third component is a third party EDGE certification system geared toward greater marketability. is EDGE?

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Green Certification Finance Software 168

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. The Eight, Bellevue, Wash.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2014

As sustainability increasingly becomes a mainstream concern, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted for providing a more sustainable approach is a “green streets and highways rating system.” Green LEED Sustainability building roads' and internationally.

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Roads Green Sustainability Certification 120

Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

GBCI, formerly known as the Green Building Certification Institute, has changed its name to Green Business Certification Inc. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials within the U.S. “a structure that has achieved, as certified by Green Business Certification Inc.,

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Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

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. So, we decided to sit down with the team that led the Chase Center through its sustainability pursuit: SSR and stok.

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Certification Sustainability Design Project Management 52

BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Passengers also like knowing they’re using an airport focused on sustainability.

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