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EPDs in Precast Concrete Projects

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JULY 30, 2025

Thomas Bagsarian Jul 30, 2025 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) The Baptist Hospital Campus won Best Sustainable Design in the 2025 PCI Design Awards. Thomas Bagsarian Jul 30, 2025 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) The Baptist Hospital Campus won Best Sustainable Design in the 2025 PCI Design Awards.

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Amrize, Meta Partner on Low-Carbon Concrete for Minnesota Data Center

ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2025

data center building. data center building. data center building. data center building. Paul, the social media giant faced a concrete paradox: the material’s carbon burden loomed large even as project schedules left no room for slower, low-cement mixes. about 15 miles south of Minneapolis and St.

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ACI CODE 318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete Now In Print

For Construction Pros

JULY 9, 2025

It is addressed to the engineer responsible for the contract documents and the building official. As ACI’s flagship standard, ACI CODE-318-25 sets the foundation for structural concrete design and construction in buildings and nonbuilding structures. What is 318-25?

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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

Rising Material Variability and QC Disputes - Inconsistent material sources and growing reliance on performance-based specs have led to a spike in quality control issues. Sustainability Pressures - Sustainability mandates are now landing squarely on contractors’ shoulders.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

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JULY 18, 2025

Concrete contractors have continued to face several significant challenges like skilled labor shortage, rising material costs, and supply chain volatility. This involves leveraging BIM (Building Information Modeling) for detailed concrete designs, connecting those models directly to the field.

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On the Concrete Pavement: State of the Concrete Industry

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JULY 22, 2025

Wessel: We rely on federal funding to keep projects moving and to build and rebuild Americas infrastructure. Weaver: Iowa State is at the forefront of innovation in concrete materials, and their work amazes and excites us for the future of our industry. Weaver: Our industry is reliant on highway/airport federal funding.

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The Challenges of the 2025 Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

AUGUST 6, 2025

Evolving sustainable standards. Increased material prices. For all concrete contractors, as well as dirt and site guys at this point, I think they are struggling with not having a good grasp of what their material costs are going to be,” he says. What seems to be a never-ending deficiency of skilled labor.

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Working Efficiency: State of the Concrete Industry

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JULY 24, 2025

Brand Fredricks Milwaukee Tool In 2025, concrete contractors continue to face rising operating costs, from materials to labor to equipment maintenance. Looking ahead to 2026, the biggest challenge will likely be balancing productivity with sustainability and compliance.

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PCI Releases EPDs for Precast Concrete Products

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JULY 11, 2025

The regionalized EPDs support the precast concrete industrys commitment to sustainability and transparency, enhancing PCI member competitiveness in markets increasingly focused on environmental performance. July 1, 2025 Concrete Repair Mortars Market to Reach $6.5

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These Uncertain Times: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

AUGUST 4, 2025

For all concrete contractors, as well as dirt and site guys at this point, I think they are struggling with not having a good grasp of what their material costs are going to be. The material costs are not going down, by any means, and thats the same with concrete. Concrete materials continue to go up in certain areas.

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A Solid Foundation for a Virtual World: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

JULY 26, 2025

None of this would be possible today without two of the world’s oldest construction materials — cement and concrete. This boom presents a clear opportunity, as concrete is the ideal material to meet the functional needs of data centers, and one large hyperscale data center can require hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of concrete.

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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Dylan Rewoldt of Vanguard

For Construction Pros

JUNE 19, 2025

While the changes are felt most in California, the entire country seems to be more focused on efficiency — certainly for sustainability reasons but also other factors like fuel costs. Additionally, we build approximately 85 percent of all our engines in the U.S. and are focused on our commitment to being a USA-made company.

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Despite Help From Good Samaritan, Deadly Accident Brings Grief and a Father's Anger

ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2025

Middendorf published a paper in the industry journal Hazard Prevention in 1985 that put forward several explanations for inadvertent contact with power lines, including poor lighting conditions, over familiarity on the part of the operator, poor training and bad judgment. Researchers R.J. Cunitz and L.

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Backflow Prevention’s New Role in Water Stewardship and Sustainable Building

The Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2025

In an era where sustainability is shaping nearly every facet of construction and infrastructure planning, water systems are no exception. While some innovations grab headlines—like rainwater harvesting or greywater reuse—one unsung hero is stepping into the sustainability spotlight: backflow prevention. Vas Gnanadoss Aug.

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The State of Propane in Today's Equipment Rental Industry

For Construction Pros

JUNE 15, 2025

This shift presents new opportunities for rental businesses to serve customers who prioritize sustainability, reliability, and portability, all without compromising performance. These materials make it easy to onboard new employees or refresh existing teams safety practices.

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American Concrete Pavement Association Announces Expanded Role Supporting Sustainability and Resilience in Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making dollars go further in a high inflation market.

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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2014

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Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more. Auburn Hills, Mich. –

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The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Why It Matters

Stok

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In a white paper on The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings, set to be publicly available in September 2018, stok argues that the seemingly intangible occupant impacts of the built environment are quantifiable from a bottom line perspective. The Hidden High Performance Building Value Driver: People.

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The Real Story on Embodied Carbon

Construction Specifier

JUNE 4, 2024

Download a new white paper from Chemical Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division that reveals how embodied carbon only accounts for part of a building material’s total carbon footprint.

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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. There is a significant need for change. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020.

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8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Scope of work, material, labor, equipment, and time requirements, and cost visibility can all be clearly communicated to all participants. #4.

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Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

Recipient of multiple honors, a fire station in Marion, Iowa, has been designed using a sustainability consultant’s 14 biophilic principles to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters. Use of natural materials: The exterior skin of the building is clad in shou sugi ban wood, complemented by cedar and Ipe wood decks.

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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

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The Ease and Benefits of Post-Consumer Recycling of PVC Roofing Membranes

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Re-roofing projects generate tremendous amounts of waste material that should be diverted away from landfills. While removal and bundling do add to the overall cost of a re-roofing project, some of that is offset with the elimination of landfill fees and increased building value, helping to achieve or maintain green building certifications.

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Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial.

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Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

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Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

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Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the Bigger Game. Description: Advantages of VDC: construction processes in vertical buildings are often repeatable—and repeated. Search our site: Infrastructure.

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5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First.

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

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JULY 25, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

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D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: Design-build is key to 11th Street bridges project, which will eliminate a long-standing problem motorists face in using local streets to change freeways. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->.

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From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

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JULY 24, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Associations.

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6 Benefits of Concrete Truck Predictive Maintenace

For Construction Pros

JULY 1, 2025

As companies build a reputation for reliability, they can benefit from repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals, further boosting their market position. Sustainability Impact In today’s world, companies are increasingly expected to adopt sustainable practices. Predictive maintenance can also create trust.

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Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

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AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

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Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

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JULY 29, 2012

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Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

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AUGUST 9, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. of Buildings commissioner. Search our site: Infrastructure.

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Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

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Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

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London Olympics Construction Is Safest in Recent Times | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. As the Olympic torch arrived to light the cauldron at Olympic Stadium on July 27, it was greeted by an honor guard of 500 hardhat-wearing construction workers, many of whom had helped to build Olympic Park on a derelict industrial site in East London.

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P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

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JULY 26, 2012

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Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

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EPDs in Precast Concrete Projects

Amrize, Meta Partner on Low-Carbon Concrete for Minnesota Data Center

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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Dylan Rewoldt of Vanguard

Despite Help From Good Samaritan, Deadly Accident Brings Grief and a Father's Anger

Backflow Prevention’s New Role in Water Stewardship and Sustainable Building

The State of Propane in Today's Equipment Rental Industry

American Concrete Pavement Association Announces Expanded Role Supporting Sustainability and Resilience in Infrastructure

Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

The Ease and Benefits of Post-Consumer Recycling of PVC Roofing Membranes

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

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Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

London Olympics Construction Is Safest in Recent Times | ENR.

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