Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

CFMA’s 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition, held June 23-27 in Miami Beach brought members from CFMA chapters across North America together for five days of valuable educational and networking opportunities. Leading Industry Education and Initiatives. For me, CFMA’s annual conference is one of the highlights of the year.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2024

A NEW WAY TO THINK Even after decades of emphasis on sustainability, green goals are mostly considered separately, like a side dish or condiment — the proverbial low-hanging fruit. TRPL seeks to be a living library that embraces the Badlands, honors ecological systems, and provides a model for sustainable living. Just as T.R.’s

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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. If your project is already pursuing WELL certification, it is likely a no-brainer to pursue the Health-Safety Rating. A quick primer.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 29, 2023

New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability Wider Ramifications of Older Homes That Aren't Energy Efficient And the stakes are higher than just energy use and costs or greenhouse gas emissions.

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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. Green Building Council.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 19, 2015

With back-to-school season here, it’s exciting to think about students heading off to pursue a degree or certificate in a construction field. Many prepare for a commercial construction career with a formal education, whether it’s a college degree in construction management, engineering or architecture, or a related field.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2014

Much has changed, but much has remained the same, in the arena of green building law mandates since March 18,2002, when the city of Normal, Illinois enacted Ordinance 4825, the first ever mandatory green building law, requiring LEED certification in the Central Business District for public or private new construction of over 7,500 square feet.

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Stok

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Michiel Bakker, Director of Global Workplace Programs at Google, and Lindsay Baker, Head of Sustainability and Wellbeing at WeWork, discussed creating the workplace of the future. In this way, offices are shifting from primary workplaces to communities. The verdict: it’ll focus a lot less on work, and a lot more on place.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Which translates into her “desire to drive positive change in the sustainability arena,” throughout her “10 years of consulting around facilitating dialogue, education, and improved standards in green building, parking industry, mattress industry, and as a consultant to ICC in solar and rainwater harvesting, just to name a few.”.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

While most Passive buildings are residential (well over 3500 buildings worldwide and 300 in North America), there are a growing number of commercial and institutional projects (over 500) including office buildings, hotels, schools, and even a prison. Which raises an interesting conflict that the two standards are not the same.

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Stok

JULY 27, 2021

We’ve guided clients through transitioning to WELL v2, scaling WELL across global portfolios, aligning WELL with other building certifications, and piloting new programs like the WELL Health-Safety Rating , as well as WELL Community and WELL Multifamily. We service projects worldwide from offices in San Francisco, San Diego, and Denver.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

While sustainable construction was a hot button in 2010 office construction, green retail and restaurant construction did not gain as much traction. But in the meantime it seems like the line on sustainable retail and restaurant construction isn’t “no” but “not now.”. Low – Green building. High – Institutional Construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. She is a big proponent of sustainable practices, and Autodesk is a great resource for those looking to reduce wasted materials on jobsites.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The building was designed by leading architecture firm Gensler to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification for new construction, as well as LEED Platinum Certification for Interiors, in order to meet Panasonic’s sustainability goal to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 percent.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 14, 2013

Currently, many companies look overseas to fill STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) jobs, but with a new emphasis on higher education’s connection to economic development, U.S. USD students have two scholarship options: a certificate program for undergraduates and a master’s program.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 9, 2014

The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Empowering every child with the skills they need by increasing enrollment in high quality pre-K programs; installing a STEM focus in the local school district; expanding enrollment in Early College Programs; and improving adult education opportunities.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Taking office in the midst of the Great Recession, with unemployment in Utah peaking at 8.4 We want to create a sustainable future that maintains, if not improves, our quality of life and provides economic opportunities for our kids and grandkids and those who come after them.”. “We Jon Huntsman was named U.S. Ambassador to China.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 6, 2016

Jet will be commencing its build out that will double the size of its corporate offices by an additional 40,000 square feet, for a total of 80,000 square feet. Waterfront Corporate Center III, in Hoboken, NJ, recently achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Green Building Council.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 16, 2014

The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Ensuring all youth have access to a high-quality education, and are prepared for college and careers through its Promise Neighborhoods initiative, by partnering with the Youth Policy Institute and L.A. BREAKING NEWS: U.S.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

The states that have put the assets in place today to support a thriving cybersecurity industry—including STEM-oriented higher education programs with cyber-specific degrees and R&D facilities working in tandem with national security agencies, the U.S. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow. In May, Gov.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2014

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Tuesday and Wednesday: Conference Educational Sessions. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. The buildingSMART alliance Conference Educational Sessions are broken into two days. The week will close with the BIM Academic Education Symposium. Educational Sessions. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Other members of the class started at the bottom as a laborer, bought the business from their boss and then flourished, one by repositioning his company to build high-performance homes and the other by expanding and opening a second office and hiring more staff. . Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Forty Under 40. . .

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 5, 2014

With record investments in education, historic transportation funding, a renewed business climate and abundant low-cost energy, Pennsylvania’s employment future is bright.”. Corbett has moved aggressively to make sure PA avoids this critical pothole in the road to sustainable growth. “[Our] FOSTERING REGIONAL COOPERATION.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Tuesday and Wednesday: Conference Educational Sessions. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. The buildingSMART alliance Conference Educational Sessions are broken into two days. The week will close with the BIM Academic Education Symposium. Educational Sessions. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 29, 2013

The 300,000-square-foot facility will include data, office and warehouse space. Sustainable materials will be used in the National Support Center facilities, and the project is designed to incorporate energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and on-site renewable energy sources. Old Dominion Plans Generator in Cecil County.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

The bill, that may be the single most significant enactment of the session, also establishes a new policy of the State to support and encourage public and private tree planting, with the goal of planting and helping to maintain 5,000,000 sustainable native trees in Maryland by the end of 2031.

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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. The LEED Dynamic Plaque does not override any other certification. Rather, the LEED Dynamic Plaque keeps all these certifications up to date.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2014

But when society thinks about green building, those thoughts are almost universally of buildings (be it offices or schools or homes) and not of infrastructure like roads and bridges. Established in 2010 and gaining traction today, Greenroads Foundation is an independent nonprofit advancing sustainability education and initiatives for roads.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To alleviate the labor shortage and sustain the future of the industry in the long-term, construction needs to attract a new generation of passionate, diverse, and innovative professionals. It has relieved the financial burden of educational expenses, inspired me to strive for excellence, and opened doors to personal and professional growth.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Perry ambled out of his office to accept our 2012 State of the Year Award last spring and then spent nearly an hour explaining his economic development strategy to us, face-to-face. Passage of this constitutional amendment will help Texas secure a sustainable and reliable water supply.”. The State Water Plan envisions Texas getting 3.4

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? GSA earned the highest rating in all categories in the 2011 sustainability scorecard released from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Is LEED cost effective?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Companies located here include the University of Pittsburgh’s Roar Lab, UPMC’s Technology Development Center and Google’s new office. Over the summer, the company expanded into a 40,000-square-foot office in Larimer’s Bakery Square. We have an incubator for start-up companies with offices and wet labs. Array Technologies, Inc.,

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 22, 2016

Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton has access to a large pool of highly skilled workers and to trained employees and graduates from first-rate post-secondary educational institutions. Assessments are given at no charge through the local Work One office.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Zack Zimmerman Chief Commercial Officer, BamCore Windsor, CA Zack is the driving force behind BamCore's success in forging strategic alliances and cultivating relationships with premier commercial builders across the US. Mark Jason Villanueva, Newcon Builders Pte. billion EUR turnover.

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