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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

Functioning as a living lab, the center enables students to engage with sustainability practices, conduct environmental studies, and brainstorm solutions to various challenges. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design.

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10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

Reducing commercial energy consumption on construction sites is both an economic and environmental priority for companies looking to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Your company will gain sustainable advantages through buying high-efficiency equipment because it decreases energy use and operational costs for future success.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Chicago’s environmental center epitomizes sustainable design with timber, steel

Construction Specifier

The Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC), serving as a gateway to Chicago’s Big Marsh Park in the Calumet City suburb, utilizes nail-laminated timber (NLT), glulam, Corten and weathered steel, to create a building exemplifying the future of sustainable design. The building’s construction materials align with its mission.

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

Introduction The UKs 2025 Building Regulations, particularly the Future Homes Standard, are set to transform how new homes are built, emphasising sustainability and energy efficiency. Heating Systems : Gas boilers will likely be banned, with a shift to low-carbon options like heat pumps.

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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.