HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

That said, commercial construction clients concerned about the environmental impact of a construction project should know a construction firm does not have to hold special credentials or even pursue project certification in order to implement a variety of sustainable commercial construction techniques. Chuck Taylor, Director of Operations.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

This not only helps to save the environment, but also saves customers money that could have gone into a dumpster if they’d chosen conventional onsite construction. Compare this to the arduous task of hiring subcontractors for plumbing and electrical work. Quality control is one of the modular industry’s best assets.

Industrial 255

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. Using natural light can save on energy usage during the day; natural lighting can also create a comfortable work environment.

Construction 256

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 4, 2013

In a case important beyond the State of Washington, the State’s highest court expressly acknowledged the dynamic tension of balancing the competing interests of the ecology versus generating electricity, coming down on the side of electricity, all be it renewable energy from wind turbines. Sustainability Wind turbine'

Washington 120

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Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

Eco-conscious organizations like the United Nations are developing sustainability targets to reduce adverse ecological effects. While we will always need to renovate and construct buildings, researchers are assessing the causes of emissions and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional practices.

Industrial 98

Industrial Regulation Sustainability Construction 98

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

However, some parts like the plumbing and electrical are best done by experts to ensure your safety. Maximizing the outdoor area is best to enjoy the natural environment and to provide flexibility for hosting small gatherings. . They’re sustainable, flexible, and affordable. Prioritize Your Needs And Lifestyle. Conclusion.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2013

In addition to those mandated requirements, the Code delineates a list of ‘greener’ optional sustainable measures. In point of fact, more than 400 local governments across the country tie their green policies to LEED. The Code will apply to all residential and commercial projects that require a building permit.

Green 120

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 Office Buildings Smart building technologies, including modern access control systems, are transforming coworking spaces by advancing sustainability initiatives and offering new ways to create and operate efficient working spaces.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Green Security Office 59

Construction Marketing

MAY 26, 2021

When industrial stairs are built in compliance with existing safety standards, they provide several advantages to building and business owners, employees, and even the environment. 5) Environment-Friendly. Buildings often incorporate environment-friendly designs to contribute to conservation efforts.

Industrial 156

Industrial Environment Materials Transportation 156

BD+C

JUNE 18, 2024

0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec. TEs can convert temperature differences (or heat flux) into electrical energy.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Electrical Materials Commercial 111

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Products Featured in the Sustainable, Healthier Home. Find out more about the home and what it offers for its 55-plus buyer target market: A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One. The Sustainable, Healthier Home photo gallery and floor plans. The Sustainable, Healthier Home: See the Products.

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Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Climate concerns among those living in high risk areas or watching from a distance are driving up demand for net zero homes in a major push for sustainable living. Now investors are increasingly steering money toward sustainable real estate, making it easier for developers to raise money for housing that addresses climate concerns.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Housing United States New York 98

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 8, 2013

Green building practices do more than protect the environment, and smart homeowners have more than energy savings to gain when they strive to comply with LEED requirements. This could mean lower insurance premiums for homeowners who take steps to increase their homes’ sustainability. . Modernized electrical systems.

Sustainability 58

Sustainability Risk Insurance Claims 58

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital technology tools today have changed the face of what it means to be in construction by enabling cloud collaboration, improving workforce productivity and making sustainable practices easy to achieve. The company uses adaptive thinking to achieve their greater purpose—sustainable living for all. It's like living on a resort.

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BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Earlier this month I participated in a webinar titled Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings featuring the Sketchup software team, along with Sefaira, a plugin that calculates various aspects of energy use pertaining to the design. And he justified the net zero designation with the addition of PV arrays for electricity.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Design Sketchup Iowa 52

BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

He shares his thoughts on inclusive and equitable healthcare design, technology and AI in healthcare, resilient design, carbon neutrality, and academic learning in pediatric acute care environments. Inclusive and Equitable Design in Healthcare Environments Design plays a key role in making people feel welcome and safe.

Design 98

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BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

Combustion engines use natural gas to power a generator and create electricity. In a standard generation system, the waste heat from producing electricity is released into the atmosphere. A cogeneration system converts 100 units of fuel into 35 units of electricity and 50 units of heat, while losing only 15 units of energy.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Electrical Engineering New Jersey 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 7, 2021

Using secondary steel in construction is an effective way to ensure that the structure can withstand the rigors of wear and tear in different environments. Secondary steel is made with scrap iron and is processed using an electric arc. Using Secondary Steel is Sustainable. It Is Cheaper. Steel Is Not Immune to Corrosion.

Construction 156

Construction Materials Environment Residential 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices.

Construction 137

Construction Autodesk Industrial Sustainability 137

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Materials Environment Green 52

Natural Building

MAY 6, 2020

Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. They have worked on around 40 environmentally and economically sustainable projects so far. “As Tejesh Patil has always been fascinated by energy-efficient designs.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Housing Materials Electrical 52

BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

Education 98

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Natural Building

APRIL 7, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Architecture 63

Architecture Sustainability Green Life Cycle 63

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

At the International Advanced Building Skins (ABS) Conference & Expo in Bern, Switzerland, I spoke about quality assurance in home building and learned about a variety of new materials and applications that address production, quality, and sustainability. Electrochromic glass automatically tints when heat from direct sunlight warms the glass.

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Innovation Electrical Sustainability New York City 116

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Sustainability is a key part of 66% of ANZ strategies, in comparison with 53% of company strategies across APAC . 92% of APAC companies are embracing sustainability due to regulation and market forces . Digital adoption is a critical enabler for sustainability, but is significantly underleveraged .

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Regulation Autodesk Green 52

Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

By fabricating building components in a controlled environment, projects are less prone to delays and come with an additional benefit—workers have safe, comfortable conditions in which they can be more productive, leading to higher-quality products. On-site installations also go faster.

Construction 187

Construction Transportation Site Fabrication 187

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Lomans are an end-to-end installation company in the Netherlands who work today on the smart buildings and sustainable installations of tomorrow. They have all construction specialities under one roof: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and smart buildings. Bas Spaan, Data and Information Manager, Lomans.

Environment 52

Environment Autodesk Documentation US 52

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. Prohibition on Balloon Releases.

Maryland 156

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

landscaping, fencing, drainage, civils, formwork, reinforcement and concrete) General procurement (materials, plant, consumables, innovation, sustainability) Buildings & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) (incl. Civils & Stations work streams Urban realm (incl.

Subcontracting 98

Subcontracting Roads Maine Innovation 98

Natural Building

APRIL 14, 2021

Lingro Permaculture Eco Retreat, located in Uttarakhand, is a permaculture based sustainable community living and educational center. Their vision is both conserving the culture and protecting the environment. A restaurant and natural swimming pool add to the aesthetics of the place making it a lovely off grid eco-tourism destination.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Education Electrical Architecture 98

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It is designed to be carbon-neutral, and the materials were carefully selected in an effort to respect the natural environment. The center will be fitted with a photovoltaic system to generate its own electricity and a water-recycling filtration system that will be linked to other existing infrastructure on the site. “We

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Resource Materials Environment 59

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Electric Car Charging Electric car charging stations have become a transformative addition to multifamily properties, with the power to attract high-end residents and set properties apart in a competitive market. For residents who own electric vehicles, the convenience of on-site charging is critical.

Management 109

Management Security Electrical Profitability 109

Green Building Law Update

MAY 14, 2017

Ideally, green and for that matter other laws, promote innovation and create an environment rich for investment. Green building laws that promote innovation and create an environment rich for investment in real estate can save mankind and our current way of life. But on December 19, 2007, President George W.

Green 120

Green Certification Foundation Innovation 120

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

This year, USGBC’s GreenerBuilder hit home with the Brené Brown-inspired message that it’s critical to lead with courage and vulnerability as we forge a better future through our built environment and beyond. 2: Go all-in on all-electric. 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First. 3: Health requires a holistic approach.

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San Francisco Sustainability Atlanta Equity 73

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Shawn Brennan, Continental Electrical Construction Company. Matt Allread, Gaylor Electric, Inc. Brian Harlow, Interstate Electrical Services . Corey Coleman, Piquette & Howard Electric Service, LLC. Khalil is a digital champion at Boustead Projects a known digitalization leader in the Built Environment sector.

Construction 122

Construction BIM Management Project Management 122

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 9, 2024

the retail, hospitality, and service sectors, experiential remodels are focused on enhancing the customer experience by creating immersive, visually engaging environments that encourage interaction and brand loyalty.|Retail This approach preserves cultural heritage while modernizing spaces for current use.

Commercial 156

Commercial Retail Remodeling Construction 156