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Optimizing HVAC systems to decarbonize buildings

Construction Specifier

One sector that has a significant impact on global emissions is commercial buildings. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), commercial buildings are the fourth-largest emitters of CO2 globally. Within commercial buildings, HVAC systems are responsible for 67 percent of the total emissions emitted.

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Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. Let’s start with what methods will NOT WORK if used on their own… Design-bid-build. Design-build. Last Planner / Last Planner System. CM@R/CM@Risk.

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Continuously Execute Optimal Facilities Strategies for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds

Job Order Contracting

As a facilities management professional… how do I Develop and Continuously Execute Optimal Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Strategies? Continuously Execute Optimal Facilities Strategies for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds. 3 Key Steps. contact-form-7].

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New ISO standard for optimizing building use and reusing and recycling components released

BD+C

A new ISO standard has the goal of optimizing building use to realize a structure’s full potential throughout its life cycle. ISO 20887, Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works , pertains to design for disassembly and adaptability.

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Hilti’s BIM Services Help Optimize Building Design

AEC Business

Hilti’s BIM design services and digitized building tools help optimize design and offer tools for multi-trade MEP support design.

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The Weekly show: Building optimization tech, the future of smart cities, and storm shelter design

BD+C

Smart building analytics and building optimization tools. • This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from BR Architects, DLR Group, and Thomas Jefferson University about three timely trends: . The future of smart cities. Community storm shelter design. WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW .

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Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term

The Pro Builder

Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:45 After enjoying robust demand during the pandemic, the single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) sector hasn’t been immune from the challenges facing the rest of the homebuilding industry in 2023.