Lets Build

MAY 26, 2023

Implementing sustainable construction practices is crucial in order to reduce the industry’s significant environmental impact, including the excessive extraction of natural materials, high carbon emissions, and energy consumption. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What is sustainable construction?

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. What is system thinking? – The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on budget.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2017

Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Sustainable homes do not only help the environment by reducing the overall environmental impact during and after construction, but it contributes towards many social and economic benefits. Construction Material.

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Construction Today

JULY 11, 2024

These structures leverage advanced technologies to create more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable living and working environments.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. Innovative Construction Capital Delivery Solution Construction rework costs $625 Billion annually.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. Regional Priority.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Sustainable building is using energy-efficient and healthier materials and the intelligent integration of design, construction, and operation of each home so it delivers benefits like healthier living, less maintenance, and durability not just for the next 15 years, but for decades to come. .

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Regular readers of this blog will know that the Greenbuild Conference and Expo is the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable building. Possibly the most innovative product is Aquion’s aqueous hybrid ion “saltwater” battery. Among the most exciting new product of this year is the d-Rain Joint Rainwater Filter Drain.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Platforms, tools, and training are readily available to help owners and dispersed teams of architects, engineers, and builders to build and collaborate within a construction cost knowledge environment. Technology alone, however, is not enough to harvest the value of cost knowledge management. has proven relatively fruitless.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. And Greenbuild is sustainable. more than food prep). I have attended a lot of Greenbuilds.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

2024 promises to be a transformative year for public companies when it comes to reporting on strides made toward greater environmental sustainability.[ 1 ] In preparation for this new era, large publicly held entities and smaller companies alike have ramped up measurement and reporting around environment, safety, and governance.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. Value generation in public sector facilities management is now a mandate as elevated levels of waste are no longer sustainable.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

The push for sustainable construction. Last year, in a huge step toward sustainable construction, Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor, announced a set of governance, economic, social and environmental criteria—which it terms a quadruple bottom line—that will inform future investment recommendations.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. environment. Develop and maintain a common data environment. Innovative LEAN Construction Delivery Solutions that Work! Four BT, LLC.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” They have to pitch in and get involved because they all realize that we won’t have sustainable economic growth if housing is too expensive here.”.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2023

Also, they fail to bring together the right people, owners, and design-builders, together in a collaborative environment. 4bt.us – Innovative Job Order Contracting Solutions to support owners and design-builders. Factoring and indexing introduce significant cost errors and lessen both cost visibility and management capability.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

– The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on budget. – Innovation and improvement require that traditional adversaries find common ground.

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Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time. The 2021 Sustainable, Healthier Home kicks off with a cost- and labor-efficient structural system . Innovative Products: A New High-Performance Wall [VIDEO]. Sustainable, Healthier Home sponsors: . Sustainability. Sustainability. Wed, 07/14/2021 - 22:10.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2016

I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! And Greenbuild is sustainable. It is all but impossible not to encounter new vendors and innovative suppliers. And it all promises to be lots of fun.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. Today, governments and private entities are increasingly implementing environmental regulations and incentives that reward companies for adopting sustainable practices.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022. Not only is the pandemic sparking new design trends, but increased concern for sustainability is also causing many homeowners to switch to natural, recyclable materials and net-zero home construction. Creating a conducive home office environment is critical.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 31, 2023

The construction industry wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for visionaries who dared to innovate. Innovators move businesses—and ultimately entire industries—forward. Autodesk University 2023 is the premier event for innovators in architecture, design, and construction. Check out the full session catalog here.)

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment. INTRODUCTION. A PROGRAM STRATEGY.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

It is the responsibility of every public sector procurement and facilities management professional to optimally allocate limited repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction funds. Here are just a few of the innovative and exclusive features of the 4BT OpenJOC Solution (TM). Instant access to data. INFO@4BT.US.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

How Upgrade Estate uses Autodesk Construction Cloud to build more sustainably avoiding 9,000 preconstruction clashes on just one project. They strive to increase social impact in a value-driven context through an economically sustainable model. Innovation at the core of the company. Sustainability at the forefront.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Economics, the environment, national security, and life/safety are all negatively impacted by the lack of a sustainable facilities lifecycle management strategy. Is national security impacted by lack of facilities lifecycle management? Absolutely.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. As it continues to change at an accelerated pace, innovations will bring about even more developments and advancements. Josh talks more about these innovations on the Digital Builder podcast.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

Sustainable Construction. Concrete is the most abundantly used material in construction, in the developed world it is estimated that around 60% of the built environment is concrete based, and as we move further towards a greener future every day it has never been more important.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. This is an environment within with risks and rewards are shared. ” – Henry Ford.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. This is going to unlock some tremendous opportunities for industry-wide productivity and sustainability.

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Construction Today

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In recent years, the importance of sustainable home construction and energy-efficient housing has become increasingly prominent in the UK’s efforts to combat climate change. The UK’s built environment contributes significantly to its carbon footprint, accounting for 40% of the nation’s total carbon emissions.

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Fueled by innovative discussions and out-of-the-box thinking, this conference was packed with short “Timber Talks”, where we heard a variety of perspectives on the importance of sustainability, climate change action, passive house, and the supply chain of mass timber.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 18, 2021

BamCore says its wall system offers greater strength and sustainability compared to traditional lumber. Innovation. Innovation. Hear from Zack Zimmerman, BamCore's chief development officer and chief marketing officer, to learn more about the product and its features on this installment of HorizonTV. Building Materials.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment. Two key initiatives include: .

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 15, 2022

They don’t hurt the environment during their creation, usage, or disposal. What Are Eco-Friendly Materials? Eco-friendly building materials are those that can be recycled. Eco-friendly materials are helpful for a long-run project. They also help to lower carbon emissions and use less energy. Eco-friendly materials are […].

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