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EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation

The Pro Builder

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and HOK Break Ground on $145M Kedren Children’s Village

Civil + Structural Engineer

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Together, McCarthy and HOK make up the design-build team leveraging their expertise to deliver a modern, efficient, and patient-centered facility tailored to the unique needs of children requiring behavioral health services. Furthering its mission as a community builder, McCarthy Building Cos.

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The Inflation Reduction Act and How GCP Solutions Can Apply.

GCP Applied Technologies

by approximately 40% by 2030. government is investing $300 billion to update building codes and support sustainable construction, and expanding tax credits as incentives for energy-efficient construction. by approximately 40% by 2030. Our list of current building envelope EPDs can be found here.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%. It sets the foundation for building. AI alone can lower construction costs by 10–20%.

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Energy efficiency: The heat is on

Construction Specifier

The impact of buildings on the environment is surprising, but nonetheless, critical. Buildings consume 40 percent of the globe’s energy use and are responsible for 40 percent of emissions both worldwide and in the United States. More and more buildings, new and old, are transitioning to low-carbon/carbon-neutral construction.

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. It achieved 52.4 The facility was designed by architects Shive-Hattery and ZGF Architects and built by Sellen Construction.

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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Rising prices for materials, shortages of workers, and unpredictable market conditions make this even harder.