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Why Digital Construction is Gaining Momentum in Washington D.C. 

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Earlier this month, I was in Washington, D.C. government officials and industry leaders to discuss digital construction technology’s critical role in building strong and sustainable infrastructure. This program can be a gamechanger for the digital transformation of transportation infrastructure. I was also in D.C.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

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In Transportation Research Record: Journal of 23 the Transportation Research Board, National Academies, Washington, D.C. United States National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, 27 D.C., Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). US Army Sustainment Command. Matchette, R. US 44 Army.

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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021

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San Francisco took the top spot for its energy efficient transportation policies and local government operations, which prioritized investments for efficient and sustainable vehicle fleets and infrastructure. The West Coast dominated the list of energy efficient cities with four California metros in the top 10.

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

An NRMCA member supplied the low-carbon concrete required to meet the projects sustainability goals. Adding titanium dioxide as a color additive was cost-prohibitive, and getting white cement meant transporting a specific cement across the country. The solution was using high slag cement content in the concrete.

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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The Luxury Real Estate Market Is Doubling Down On Its Carbon Footprint

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From the 14,429-square-foot Zero One Malibu home featuring net zero construction and carbon sequestration technology to the low-carbon, Passive House-designed Catskill Project in New York, greener and more sustainable luxury builds pave the way for low carbon housing at every end of the market. Green Projects. Energy Efficiency.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

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There is no simple solution to these urban challenges, but by focusing on three interconnected solutions—reimagined workplaces, attainable housing, and safe and accessible transportation—we can move the needle toward a brighter future. Signal House, Washington, D.C. ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture, Washington D.C.

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