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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction

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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction. How project management software can tackle sustainability challenges & increase productivity & profitability in the process. sustainable construction. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:32. It’s no secret that modern construction has problematic effects on the environment. Main Image.

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 16:18. First Name.

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Colorado State University, DLR Group team to study 12 high-performance schools

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DLR Group and the Institute for the Built Environment (IBE) at Colorado State University have collaborated on a research project to evaluate the effect of green school design on occupants and long-term building performance. IBE recently published the research report titled, "Linking Performance & Experience – An Analysis of Green Schools."

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Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building

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Massachusetts and Hawaii round out Top 5 on USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED, which recognizes current leaders committed to sustainable buildings, cities, and communities. Read: Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ANA Hybrid Technology Leads the Green Revolution

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The 15 and 25-kWh LTO batteries that can last up to 30 years under normal load conditions provide sustainable energy and help achieve an eco-friendly and renewable future. Discover a greener, more sustainable future today. Your first step to Zero Emissions starts with ANA's EBOSS™ Hybrid Energy Systems.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

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Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures. 5 Stronger and safer buildings Concrete is the world’s most widely used construction material due to its significant performance, sustainability, and cost advantages.

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A biopharma fitout in Colorado showcases one AEC firm’s Integrated Project Delivery approach

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Late last month, the startup oncology company Umoja Biopharma and CRB Group , a sustainable AEC and consulting firm, started construction on the fitout of a 146,000-sf building in Louisville, Colo.