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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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Newest Construction Projects in the United States for 2024

Building Radar

This project, located on Manhattan’s West Side, is a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. The new phase includes additional office towers and luxury residential units, alongside extensive public areas and green spaces. World Construction Network provides more details on this transformative project.

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BIG’s first residential condominium in the U.S. completed in Miami

BD+C

Additionally, recycled and locally sourced materials, such as oolitic limestone and sustainably harvested wood, were used. LEED Gold is expected due to the incorporation of energy-saving innovations and low-flow fixtures.

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BIG’s first residential condominium in the U.S. completed in Miami

BD+C

Additionally, recycled and locally sourced materials, such as oolitic limestone and sustainably harvested wood, were used. LEED Gold is expected due to the incorporation of energy-saving innovations and low-flow fixtures.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

This public health crisis is not limited to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami. The law varies from state to state, but in an analogous situation most jurisdictions can find liability against a residential landlord in the event of a dog bite where there is a ‘no dog’ policy at the premises that is not enforced by that landlord.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

“Access to greater amounts of both debt and equity financing, combined with a sustained improvement in the underlying economic fundamentals, means that the opportunities and returns offered in smaller markets are potentially very appealing.”

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

The study included cities in a variety of climatic zones—including Miami, Phoenix, St. Air leakage in residential and commercial buildings is a major source of energy waste. One sustainability-related document that is in especially high demand is the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Louis, Minneapolis, and Bismarck.