The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Our projects also continue to have positive impacts for local people and their communities. From a group perspective, we have a strong foundation in social value, compliance, environmental standards that we can continue to build upon. I look forward to driving our ambitious targets across these areas.” Got a story?

Construction Equipment 102

Construction Equipment Environmental Impact Assessment Building Standards Wall Systems 102

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Here’s a not-so-fun fact: the construction industry is one of the biggest contributors to environmental waste. According to a 2022 analysis , the construction sector produces around 35% of total environmental waste globally. In 2009, the EPA estimated we were throwing away 170 million tons of building materials every year.

Environmental Impact Assessment 98

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Building Resilience Building Design 98

BDC Network

JUNE 14, 2023

These invaluable resources provide necessary assistance in mitigating environmental safety risks. Having the outdoors visible makes a huge impact on the healing environment. About the Author Rachel Vedder , RA, LEED AP, Senior Architect, is a Registered Architect who joined Design Collaborative in 2009.

Project Management Consulting 96

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Facility Management Risk Management 96

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. and Huang, Y.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

How air leakage can impact building durability. Environmental Product Declarations. How air leakage can impact building durability. Variables like local climatic conditions, building size and design, and energy source all play a role in determining the impact reducing air leakage can have on energy use. Energy savings.

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Building Standards 60

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

to brief federal officials on the results of the group’s high-level study assessing the impending impact of climate change. In 2009, New York City hired Jeroen Aerts, a researcher with the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, to assess flood risks and protections.

Environmental Impact Assessment 51

Environmental Impact Assessment Wall Systems Infrastructure Development Estimating 51

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 15, 2015

They pay the bills, and unfortunately are ultimately solely responsible for the rampant economic and environmental waste associated the architectural, engineering, construction, and operations sectors. Improving Economic and Environmental Outcomes. BREEAM versus LEED: The battle over green building assessment. BREEAM, (n.d.).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building 45