SELECTION OF GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS
The Constructor
JANUARY 1, 2013
The selection of green building materials and products represents one important strategy in the design of a green building. Green building materials.
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GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS LIST
The Constructor
JANUARY 2, 2013
Knowing Green Building materials is an important step in designing a green building to be more efficient and energy saver. Green Building Materials.
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23 Different Green Building Materials
The Constructor
DECEMBER 2, 2018
Knowing Green Building materials is an important step in designing a green building to be more efficient and energy saver. Green Building Materials.
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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures
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. Localized Sourcing.
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How Pollution and Dirt Are Quietly Ruining City Skylines
Construction Marketing
MARCH 19, 2025
Vehicle emissions, industrial pollutants, and airborne particles settle on surfaces, creating a layer of grime that dulls even the most striking architectural designs. Rain can wash away protective coatings, exposing materials to further damage. It also has a lasting effect on the buildings that make up a citys skyline.
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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 8, 2018
In addition to changing technology, we may also be on the cusp of a shift in building materials. But the material under consideration might surprise you. At a time when the cost of building materials is on the rise , alternatives like this might be worth some extra attention. Interested in green construction?
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You Need a Green Building Consultant (Who Speaks for the Trees)
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 18, 2017
We are often asked “what is the best way to assure success in a green building project?”. Whether that query is from a Fortune 1000 businesses or an architect, the answer is the same, have the owner engage an experienced green building consultant as early as possible in the project.
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The Pros & Cons of Fleets Going Green
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2024
The Pros & Cons of Fleets Going Green ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:24 Sustainability within the construction industry can encompass everything from project design, build and waste removal, to what materials and fleet assets are used.
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Light-Emitting Cement: A Sustainable Way to Light up Highways
The Constructor
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity.
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Green Globes 01-201X about to be Green Lighted
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 15, 2018
There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” 2014, 2015 International Green Construction Code Table 702.1,
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Green Building that Cleans the Air
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 17, 2018
Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day. think non-roof urban heat island effect).
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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. And now BRE is partnering with HOK, an American architecture, engineering and design firm, to launch a BREEAM standard for new construction in the United States in 2019.
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195 Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?
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, 20% less embodied energy in materials (from floor, roof, wall and window construction with low embodied energy).
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Now is the Time to Revise your Green Building Contracts
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 3, 2016
These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 as well as to a host of green codes. And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs.
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Eco-Friendly Construction Practices That Could Save the World
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Why Should Your Construction Business Care About Going Green? Going Green. It reduces the energy and emissions used within the structure after construction and requires less materials to make during. From the design to the construction itself, there are a number of ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Don’t Waste Away.
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Why are green buildings important?
Lets Build
JUNE 15, 2022
The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. We now know this material to be a leading contributor to CO2 emissions. Knowledge in the present.
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Dollar Saving Tips for Contractors
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 16, 2019
Sometimes, staying in the green can be difficult with large budgets and complex projects that have many details and variables. From designing effectively to reducing waste, we have come up with seven tips and best practices that can help contractors stay above water. Design Effectively. Reduce Wasted Materials.
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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management
Construction Marketing
APRIL 11, 2023
This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago.
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
The size of movement depends upon the change in temperature and the coefficient of thermal expansion o f concrete.
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BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
When the mortar is green, the face joints should be raked to a depth of 12 to 19mm in order to have a proper key for plastering or pointing. Generally the height of brick masonry construction in a day should be less than 1.5m. The maximum difference in rise of the wall between the different portions should not be more than one meter.
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Low Carbon Concrete for the First Time Required by Law
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
Cement use in concrete is the largest single material source of greenhouse gas emissions in building. Concrete is the largest single material source of embodied emissions in buildings, and makes for more than 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Current green building programs actually encourage the use of concrete.
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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County
Green Building Law Update
JULY 19, 2020
Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.
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A Guide To Building a Home With Metal vs. Wood
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Many builders also design and construct “high-rise” buildings that can be rented out for residential and recreational purposes. This building is often designed in a way that makes the home energy-efficient, meaning that energy-efficiency measures and other features are included in the design and construction of the home.
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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
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JANUARY 1, 2012
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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 23, 2017
We understand the importance of designing and building with the environment in mind. Green Building Council released data showing that global green building continues to double every three years. Green Building Council released data showing that global green building continues to double every three years.
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Suing But Not Because it was Not a Green Building
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 27, 2016
With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.
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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
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235 REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. Steel spacers can be used, but only when the structure is not in a corrosive atmosphere or be exposed to water.
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Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 2, 2016
BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 1% were pursuing Green Globes.
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WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 25, 2011
So, since the concrete strength is 99% at 28 days, its almost close to its final strength, thus we rely upon the results of compressive strength test after 28 days and use this strength as the base for our design and evaluation.
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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
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AUGUST 10, 2012
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TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING
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MARCH 27, 2012
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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
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SHEAR WALL - ITS TYPES AND POSITIONING
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
If the core remains in this position then it must be designed explicitly for the torsion. However, this arrangement lacks the good torsional stiffness of the previous arrangements due to the eccentricity of the core. It is far preferable to adopt a symmetrical arrangement to avoid this.
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LEED Commercial Interiors can Save the Planet
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
LEED Commercial Interiors projects present the best single opportunity for greening buildings. Green Building Council’s LEED (the ubiquitous acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the most widely used green building rating system in the world, less than 1% of commercial buildings in the U.S.
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Green Building Law Update
APRIL 3, 2016
These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 as well as to a host of green codes. And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs.
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120 PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2012
There are different release agents depending on what material is used for the formwork. Care must be taken to cover all the surface that will come in contact with the surface of concrete. However, if there is an excess of release agent, it may cause staining or retardation of the concrete.
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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
In this case, the panels are designed and detailed by the engineer. Non-Load bearing cladding panel: A non-load bearing cladding panel must be designed, together with its fittings, to withstand the appropriate wind forces. The precast manufacturer checks the handling aspects and if necessary will modify the reinforcement accordingly.
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The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.
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REINFORCEMENT CORROSION-CAUSES & PREVENTION
The Constructor
MARCH 18, 2012
Materials: Blended cements made from combinations of PC/PFA and PC/GGBS can lead to significant reduction in chloride penetration. However, in situations where these materials are not cured properly there is a risk of increased carbonation. At no time should the normal cover be less than the maximum size of aggregates+5mm.
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235 Understanding LEED for green metal buildings
BD+C
JUNE 12, 2019
Designing and constructing sustainable buildings has become a mainstream expectation of most building owners. Whether for reduced energy costs, higher returns on investment, or as an organizational philosophy, “green” building solutions are in demand.
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96 Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
It is surprising to many in the environmental industrial complex that there has been relatively little litigation arising out of green building. There have been only a very modest number of cases commenced in courts across the country involving construction of green buildings. Even the Green Business Certification Inc.
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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
The repair material must be durable as the parent concrete. Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Correct technique : The correct technique and the correct tools are essential for repairing damaged concrete.
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ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALLS
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
But to do this, the designer must understand fully the behaviour of the structure. Sometimes, especially where a dynamic analysis is required, it is the only method that can be used. However, in many cases, the problem can be simplified into several two-dimensional components, thus resulting the amount of work.
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