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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

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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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

The educators at Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, Florida have been practicing modular construction long before it became popular. Thus, the house is exposed to highway speed winds without the protection of siding when it is transported from the school’s workshop to the Habitat jobsite.

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Campus 2.0: The Next Generation of Higher Education Campus & Facility Management

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The Next Generation of Higher Education Campus & Facility Management 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/06/2024 - 10:27 University Buildings Learn about the transformation happening on campuses across the nation. Campus 2.0: Digital IDs and smart access control solutions are changing how students, faculty and staff work, live and play.

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More Than Green Buildings, Green Roads

Green Building Law Update

are related to transportation (e.g., As sustainability increasingly becomes mainstream, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted is a “green streets and highways rating system.” If green building is going to repair the planet it will have to include green roads. and internationally.

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Sustainable Building and Design in Australia

Natural Building

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. Rainwater recovery, indigenous landscaping and walking distance to shops and public transport help with its carbon footprint.

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Where is Most Construction Happening in the Texas: 2024 Overview

Building Radar

The Lone Star State continues to attract significant investments in sectors like housing, transportation, and renewable energy. Infrastructure and Transportation Projects 3. These developments align with the city’s vision of becoming a model for urban sustainability green construction practices.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.