Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. 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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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

Modular construction consolidates both time and labor, while reducing overall material costs and environmental impact. Because modular buildings, like residential homes, office buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, etc.,

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Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2022

Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain. Prices and lead times for traditional building materials continue to increase across the globe, but natural products and alternative construction methods may offer a solution. Building Materials. Building Materials. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 07:54.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. Construction of the project was financed with Affordable Housing Tax Credits , which require use of healthy materials and finishes. The project was developed and designed by Norstar Development USA and Sustainable Comfort. All photos: Sustainable Comfort). . .

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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. Mistakes from the past.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete materials management. Below are some helpful articles for concrete producers to consider while managing their materials, from overcoming common quality obstacles to dealing with returned concrete. The solutions below can help producers improve materials flexibility, reduce waste and increase productivity and profits.

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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 . With the high costs of lumber, we have seen a savings of approximately $2,000 in materials,” says Glenna Wilson, founder and owner of Charis Homes. Sustainability.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 5, 2017

Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings. provides a “total building sustainability package” to design, build and operate green buildings. Since 2013, the Department of Defense has used UFC 1-200-02 High Performance And Sustainable Building Requirement.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Now as our economies move to ease restrictions the industry is faced with managing the impact of material shortages across the supply chain. The sector is addressing a backlog of orders, and revenue expectations along with a surge in construction confidence has meant pressure on material needs are increasing.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

NEED FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING Undertaking a thorough site analysis of the site assists in: - Guiding the development concept, - Improving development outcomes through improvements in sustainability and design quality. Undertaking a rigorous site analysis therefore must be one the first steps in addressing the controls set out.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 7, 2021

Steel is probably one of the most common and most important materials used in building any structure. Most construction projects, whether commercial or residential, rely heavily on using steel as a primary material. If you’re in charge of a construction project, you should choose materials based on your needs.

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Chianelli Estimating

MARCH 21, 2022

Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. Green materials in construction are often attractive to tenants and investors because they can lower the cost of building maintenance while reducing carbon footprints. Solar Shingles.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Sustainable Construction Practices Over the years, sustainable construction practices became more popular, driven by environmental concerns and the desire for cost savings. Green buildings, for example, use energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials, resulting in lower operating costs and increased tenant demand.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc.,

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

2014, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings , addresses site sustainability; water-use efficiency; energy ef­ficiency; indoor environmental quality; and the building’s impact on the atmosphere, materials and resources. ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014,

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

The largest number of changes will be in the Materials And Resources category. MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials option one under the credit requiring using at least 20 different products with an extraction report has never been achieved and option two is little achieved; and will see change.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The methodology was admittedly unscientific, if only in that the sample was too small given the large number of sustainable building being erected across the country. The projects were of a variety of building types (although no single family residential) including public schools, private office buildings, multi family residential, etc.,

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Residential/ Valuation & Rating. Building materials. Construction Chemicals & Repair Material.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Residential/ Valuation & Rating. Building materials. Construction Chemicals & Repair Material.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Shipping containers are excellent materials for building your dream home. However, high-cube shipping containers, which are 9’6″ or 2.87m in height, are popular options for residential use. They’re sustainable, flexible, and affordable. They’re structurally sound and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It's no surprise that new-home construction costs surged amid a supply-chain storm and a labor shortage mid-pandemic, but just how pricey are new residential projects? The average cost to build a house in 2022 is $300,000, but that price tag varies state by state depending on availability of labor and materials, Forbes reports.

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BD+C

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

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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.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. But draw your own conclusions: This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

The demand for high-quality materials is essential for ensuring durability, safety, and efficiency in building projects. This article delves into the leading manufacturers of construction materials globally, highlighting their contributions and impact on the industry. Key Players in the Construction Materials Industry 1.

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Lets Build

MAY 23, 2022

Ever since chronic materials shortages slowed the pace of rebuilding after World War II , European construction firms have championed prefabrication as a way of quickly and affordably assembling new buildings. Materials are extremely durable. Modern prefabrication materials tend to use either eco-friendly or recycled matter—or both.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2018

The new rating systems are very broad in eligibility (. more so than other comparable green building rating systems) when a project must be a building or property with a minimum of 5 units. While this post has highlighted (.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Three Future-Proof Features of a Sustainable Home. These in-demand features deliver long-term value when building sustainable homes. This is why a robust air renewal system, like an exchanger, is another highly desirable sustainable design feature. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 10:20. Environmental. Healthy Homes. Environmental.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

The construction materials industry is a cornerstone of the global economy, providing essential resources for building infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects. Understanding which countries are the leading producers of construction materials can offer valuable insights into market dynamics and economic strengths.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Adding to those benefits, from an environmental perspective there is significantly less construction and demolition waste generated from “eliminating all off-site construction by limiting number of people, trash, and amount of material needed to finish a project on-site and doing it all in the warehouse” (Rick Murdock, Guerdon).

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BD+C

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2022

NAHB Policy Briefing | What homebuyers want in a new home; increases to the cost of residential construction inputs. A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One. The cost of goods used in residential construction (except energy) climbed 1.6% Building Materials. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:44.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. Inexplicably sec 501.3.5.1,

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. Both are affected by the material science that goes into the product: How are they constructed? Where do the materials come from that make these products? Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly. It is such a waste.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

The global construction industry relies heavily on a vast array of materials, from cement and steel to glass and wood. Understanding who the largest producers of these materials are can provide valuable insights into the market dynamics and economic trends that shape the construction landscape.

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