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Sustainability

Colorado Adopts Its First Building Energy Performance Standard

August 23, 2023

Via: ENR

Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission adopted building energy performance standards Aug. 17 aimed at decreasing operational carbon and associated greenhouse gas emissions in most buildings 50,000 sq ft or bigger. The goal of Regulation 28, set by a 2021 state […]


Sustainability

What is the status of the North American RT market?

August 21, 2023

Via: Construction Europe

With infrastructure and industrial construction on the rise, rough terrain cranes that may have been sitting unused are now plugging away on jobs across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. A crucial asset in any crane fleet, the RT is versatile, […]


Sustainability

Improving contractor management programs and creating safer, more sustainable workplaces

August 14, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management, released its Orange Book – 2023 Edition: The Bold Work of the Future. The bi-annual publication uses data-driven analytics and industry leader insights to share examples of how best-in-class companies […]


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Adaptive reuse pipeline rises to 122,000 units under construction

August 10, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

Interest in adaptive reuse projects, particularly office-to-multifamily conversions, rose following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, both as a housing solution and a means to bring activity back to downtown areas, according to RentCafe. Despite making up the majority of […]


Sustainability

Sustainability in Construction: What Trimble Viewpoint Customers Are Doing

August 3, 2023

Via: ENR

Keeping it green and maintaining sustainable construction practices has become a top priority for our industry. Construction currently makes up approximately 39% of the world’s carbon emissions, according to the World Build Green Council. Contractors around the world are working […]


Sustainability

Enrollment, funding, supply chain issues throw wrench into school construction projects

August 3, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

In addition to demolishing withered facilities, schools are finding themselves taking a sledgehammer to something else in light of the pandemic: building improvement plans themselves. “They’ve had to revisit the size of their portfolio and facilities” for school construction projects, […]


Sustainability

5 Ways to Maximize Construction Project Efficiency

July 28, 2023

Via: ENR

Construction project managers are always looking for ways to help projects run more efficiently. When you save time, you’re also saving money and helping to keep your project on-budget. Here are five areas project managers should focus on to increase […]


Sustainability

The infrastructure act was historic. Now, we need workers to get the job done.

July 18, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

The historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has begun pouring billions of dollars into improving our roads, bridges, transportation systems, broadband access and more. This work will return the U.S. to the vanguard of infrastructure innovation and literally transform the […]


Sustainability

What is Sustainable Construction?

July 17, 2023

Via: gb&d magazine

Sustainable construction aims to drastically reduce a building’s energy consumption and environmental impact throughout all phases of the construction process. In practice this is achieved by carefully considering site factors, implementing passive design strategies, installing energy-efficient appliances, utilizing sustainable materials, […]


Sustainability

DOE Says Construction Propelled Energy Employment in 2022

July 6, 2023

Via: ENR

Energy construction saw healthy growth in 2022, generating more than 45,000 jobs and making up the second fastest rising component of energy sector employment, said the latest US Dept. of Energy report —with 300,000 jobs created overall last year for […]


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The Paradox of Sustainable Architecture: Durability and Transience

June 5, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

To convey the might and prestige of their empire, the Romans constructed enduring architecture as symbols of their long-lasting reign. Emperors employed grand public works as assertions of their status and reputation. Conversely, Japanese architecture has long embraced ideas of […]


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Concrete Floor Coatings: An Introduction Guide for 2023

June 1, 2023

Via: gb&d magazine

Whether you’re updating your garage or designing a commercial space, concrete is a solid choice. But untreated concrete can be slippery, hard to clean, and easily damaged. Adding a concrete floor coating eliminates those issues while enhancing the safety and […]


Sustainability

Construction Loses Jobs for First Time in 14 Months

April 7, 2023

Via: ENR

Construction’s employment picture was mixed in March, as the industry recorded its first overall monthly job losses in 14 months, but also posted declines in its unemployment rate. The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly employment report, released on April […]


Sustainability

Building With Recycled Polycarbonate: The SaveEnergy Product Line

March 20, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

Sustainability is much more than simply deciding for or against a specific product. It is a concept that must be integrated into the way we build and design architecture, as well as the intelligent use of existing buildings and their […]


Sustainability

What Are Living Infrastructures?

March 20, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

Infrastructure is widely known by the population in general, defined simply as a set of fundamental services for the socio-economic development of a region, such as sanitation, transportation, energy, and telecommunication. The commonly presented examples always refer to man-made physical […]


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Dodge: Construction planning bounces back

March 8, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

Sarah Martin, Dodge’s associate director of forecasting, said despite the more challenging economic conditions, the new data tracks closely with past building cycles. “The continued elevation in the DMI should provide hope that construction activity will grow in 2024,” Martin […]


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On a Mission to Make Building Materials More Sustainable

March 1, 2023

Via: gb&d magazine

If GCP says something is sustainable, they have the data to back it up, including HPDs, Declare labels, and EPDs. Without independent verification, they won’t say anything is “green or sustainable.” “I dislike those terms and we won’t participate in […]


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Scientists identify new mechanism of corrosion

February 23, 2023

Via: ScienceDaily

It started with a mystery: How did molten salt breach its metal container? Understanding the behavior of molten salt, a proposed coolant for next-generation nuclear reactors and fusion power, is a question of critical safety for advanced energy production. The […]


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Protecting an Oceanfront Building with Restoration Coatings

February 21, 2023

Via: gb&d magazine

When it was constructed in 2009, Trump Hollywood was one of the most talked about new condos in Hollywood Beach, Florida. The showcase property is on an ideal beach between South Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Its unique, multi-angular structure helps […]


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Commercial construction planning falls after months of gains

February 9, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

The commercial component of the DMI fell 10% in January, while the institutional component dropped 4.7%. On a year-over-year basis, the commercial component remains up 40%, while the institutional component remains 16% higher. At the same time, activity in healthcare […]