Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

So, if we’re going to tackle carbon NOW, we need to start to seriously address embodied carbon, which accounts for emissions associated with the production, transportation, and installation of building materials. This comes on the heels of Berkeley’s historic move to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings starting January 1, 2020.

Building Resilience 73

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage 73

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

The post Discover the Latest News on Party Promise for UK Construction, Shinfield Studios Work Completed, and Green Colar Worker appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Meanwhile, the largest new film and television studio in the United Kingdom, Shinfield Studios, has finished building. On housing: Conservatives Construction of 1.6

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Energy Conservation Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Products Distribution 64

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Embracing a Green Revolution in Construction In recent years, the UK has made remarkable strides in renewable energy adoption , with wind, solar, and hydroelectric power leading the charge. The trend continues upward, with ambitious government targets aiming to quadruple the country’s offshore wind capacity by 2030.

Energy Efficiency 64

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Sustainability Landscaping 64

Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2023

We continue to engage with our Government Shareholder and other stakeholders to secure the funding across PC21, supported by financial resilience. NI Water is focussed on building a carbon neutral and climate resilient business. We are committed to delivering a net zero, climate resilient future for all our customers.

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Land Use Regulations Building Resilience Health Regulations Stakeholder Engagement 52

BD+C

APRIL 5, 2023

Green Building Council and a signatory to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge. Her emphasis on environmentally responsive design has ensured the integration of sustainable and resilient design throughout the work of the firm.

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Environmental Consulting Building Resilience Building Design Green Building 52

Roads Online

JULY 18, 2023

Unprecedented opportunity for change In March 2020, the International Olympic (IOC) announced that all future Olympic Games will be Climate Positive from 2030. Resilience as the new normal Increasing uncertainty, and a range of compounding externalities, shape and change how the industry delivers across the built environment.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The campaign also underscores the benefits of incorporating sustainability into decision-making and coating specifications, which can lead to cost savings and operational efficiencies for businesses producing wood products such as cabinetry, furniture, flooring and building products. AkzoNobel is an official partner of the U.S.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Expected to be fully completed by 2030, key portions of the Grand Paris Express are slated for completion by 2024. The new stations will not only serve as transportation hubs but will also integrate with the surrounding urban infrastructure to offer new retail, leisure, and green spaces.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Infrastructure Development Building Automation Building Design 52

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

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. In addition, Florida is preparing to implement a stronger state building code with a major emphasis on energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency 52

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Stok

AUGUST 31, 2022

on the path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. per square foot, as well as new eligibility for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to access deductions $1B for grants helping state and local governments adopt and implement building energy codes, split into $330M for meeting 2021 IECC or ANSI/ASHRAE/IED 90.1-2019

Real Estate Development 52

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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

degree C aligned emissions reduction targets for buildings. The Framework’s objective is to halt and reverse human-induced biodiversity loss by 2030 through the global pursuit of four ambitious goals and 23 action-oriented targets.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2023

It pointed to the increase in the construction of green buildings, along with high demand for commercial and tourist industry construction as the key drivers of growth. 2 Join the sustainability revolution As Autodesk’s report on green construction notes , green building is no longer just a trend.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

These green B-Corporations, also known as eco-conscious organizations, are committed to sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the planet. These organizations work towards achieving equity by addressing issues such as climate resilience, hazardous waste, and air pollution burden.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Central to the project is the removal of 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2030. The LXRP is part of the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority, which delivers major rail and road projects across the state, forming Victoria’s Big Build.

Green Building 105

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Fulton Hogan builds essential infrastructure connecting communities across Australia and New Zealand. Building and maintaining bridges, airports and ports, and the nation’s communication networks generates carbon. From a maintenance perspective, you don’t have any of the particulate build-up in the burner either.

Building Materials Manufacturing 105

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The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

These projects will upgrade more than 4400km of overhead lines and deliver 3,500km of new circuits, including investments offshore, doubling the total build in the last 10 years. It means up to 126 GW of clean power generation will be connected to the grid by 2030, if all goes to plan, alongside additional flexible storage and technologies.

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