CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations. Professional Assessment Guidelines When should you call in the professionals? The shocking data underlines why roof integrity maintenance becomes crucial following storm damage.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. Ignacio Cariaga, Commercial Sustainability Director, Northwest Region, Heidelberg Materials North America.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post 6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As the construction industry evolves, there’s an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Not only that, it also ensures that your projects adhere to internationally recognized sustainability standards.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

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. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Protecting our planet’s most precious resource is a fundamental responsibility of our business, and we take this obligation very seriously,” said Paul Sambanis, Sloan’s Vice President of Sustainability. Sloan is proud to achieve certification for The Water Council’s WAVE program. To learn more about the WAVE program, visit its webpage.

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BDC Network

JUNE 18, 2024

Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:08 Mass Timber Sustainability leaders from Skanska, RDH, and Polygon share five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

However, as the construction sector continues to expand in many countries, there is a growing awareness of its environmental consequences. 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.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post 6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As the construction industry evolves, there’s an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Not only that, it also ensures that your projects adhere to internationally recognized sustainability standards.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Legal obligations require employers to assess, control, and review noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, providing mandatory hearing protection at 80 dB and health surveillance for at-risk workers. Impact drivers create 85-100 decibels when fastening materials. You might find yourself saying “What?”

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2025

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. Engineers, architects, and specifiers are under growing pressure to design and deliver spaces that prioritize sustainability, occupant well-being, and resilience.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Yuill asks.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. The above examples demonstrate how sustainability could be traded-off against the benefits brought about by technology.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. It is such a waste.

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BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You can learn more about the solution here , while in this article we are going to discuss potential benefits of retro-commissioning your buildings. Let’s investigate some major profits you may receive after retro-commissioning a building.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings. Shape 3D is the fundamental and most common use of BIM, and it represents the basic structure of a building.

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Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

Yet despite having less to work with, regional councils are launching exciting, high-impact initiatives ranging from responsive design to futuristic eco-transport. How does investment in infrastructure in regional and remote areas impact community liveability, and what feedback are you receiving from residents about these changes?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

As businesses adapt to the changing work environment, the need for sustainable and cost-effective solutions for maintaining clean and healthy workspaces has become more critical than ever. This article explores the impact of remote work on commercial space maintenance, which now requires a dynamic and adaptive approach.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The post Digital Marketing for Construction Companies: Building Your Online Presence in 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. While traditional word-of-mouth marketing and established relationships have sustained construction companies for decades, the landscape has fundamentally shifted.

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In the quest for sustainability, modern homes have become sanctuaries of energy conservation. It serves as a barrier, resisting the flow of heat through walls, roofs, and floors, thus maintaining a building’s temperature irrespective of external weather conditions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2023

Of those emissions, 27% are attributed to building operations, known as “operational carbon”. Meanwhile, building and infrastructure materials and the construction processes used to erect a building account for 13% of emissions, or “embodied carbon".

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Specification Product Update

JULY 21, 2023

The new line will enable contractors, designers and specifiers to choose materials with zero impact on climate change, promoting more ethical and conscientious choices. The team measures the impacts products have on the environment throughout their life-cycle using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. Facility management (FM) is the unsung hero that ensures seamless operations, optimal functionality, and sustainability long after the construction dust settles. This is done through facility management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data."

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mapei UK has extended its range of low environmental impact products. The new Zero Line now includes six building products, now available in the UK – from cementitious mortars to pre-blended grout. Once again MAPEI focusses on durability as a distinctive element of sustainability.

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Download The Sustainable Real Estate Program Handbook here. ESG encompasses the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company and has a strong correlation to the company’s financial performance and potential for long-term value creation. Source: The Impacter. CRE’S ROLE IN ESG.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience. Along the project value chain, however, other stakeholders are responsible for key decisions that impact concretes overall embodied carbon impact.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Welcome to our article series on sustainable businesses and environmentally friendly companies. In this section, we will explore the top ecological and environmental B-Corporations that are leading the way in creating a greener future. What Do Environmental Justice Organizations Do?

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

This guide will help you understand how this process adds value to your project by saving costs, adhering to environmental standards, and simplifying the renovation journey. Whether it’s preparing a building for a complete makeover or setting the stage for complete demolition, the soft strip process is instrumental.

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BDC Network

JUNE 26, 2024

5 ways ESG can influence design and create opportunities 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/26/2024 - 11:14 Sustainability Gensler sustainability leaders Stacey Olson, Anthony Brower, and Audrey Handelman share five ways they're rethinking designing for ESG, using a science-based approach that can impact the ESG value chain.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. and Canada have announced initiatives that will simultaneously help meet environmental protection targets as well as drive post-pandemic economic recovery. Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2025

impacting both coastal and inland regions. lies in ruins after Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact. The storm’s powerful winds and storm surge overwhelmed the building’s defenses, leading to roof collapse and shattered windows. Flooding is the leading cause of destruction in natural disasters across the U.S., mm (1 in.)

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