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ESFM USA® wins sustainability award from International Facility Management Association for impact of energy management solutions on carbon footprint

Civil + Structural Engineer

ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped an international medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early Charlotte, NC – ESFM won the 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

Business Facilities

As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No.

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Study Confirms Kerto LVL Cuts Construction Carbon Footprint

CCR Magazine

As a conclusion, the material efficiency of Kerto LVL results in remarkably smaller fossil climate impact per square meter. Hybrid wall structure with Kerto LVL cuts material use by over 80% and lowers climate impact In wall applications, the study focuses on a functional unit of 1 m 2 of wall on the first floor in an 8-story building.

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Concrete admixture

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 03/02/2020 - 14:36. March 02, 2020. Superplasticizers – High-range water reducers that comply with ASTM standards. Rheology modifiers – These ASTM C494 Type S compliant admixtures provide high efficiency, and are designed to enable production of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) by modifying concrete rheology.

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How to Choose the Right Size Split System for Your Home

UK Construction Blog

billion to cool their homes during summer 2020. The wrong unit size leads to inefficient cooling, wastes energy, and puts unnecessary strain on your system. To name just one example, see a standard 20 square metre room that needs a 3 kW unit. This extra strain pushes energy use up by 5-10% for each compensating degree.

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Seattle sports arena achieves historic zero-carbon milestone

Construction Specifier

This certification is awarded to buildings that demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency and significant reductions in carbon footprint while offsetting the remaining embodied carbon and energy use through high-impact offset programs. A nighttime view of the building’s facade.

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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

Construction begins in summer 2025 with Limak International as the main contractor, the same company working on FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou redevelopment, ensuring world-class expertise for the 30-month build programme. You’d find it difficult to imagine a top-flight club operating from such a compact venue.