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Mountain States & Southwest Industry News: June 2025

ENR Construction

Powered by geothermal and solar energy systems, the Tryba-designed building is targeting LEED Gold, LEED Zero and WELL certifications to reflect the district’s investment in sustainable and future-ready infrastructure, according to a statement from AC Development, the entity behind the Clayworks District.

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

The Contractor Magazine

Across the country, contractors, engineers, and facility managers are being asked to deliver more than just code compliance—they’re being challenged to future-proof buildings for climate resilience, resource conservation, and operational efficiency. Vas Gnanadoss Aug.

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Sustainable Sealants Reduce Environmental Impact in Design

CCR Magazine

Specialty chemicals play a crucial role in the construction industry. As designers aim to create more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible structures, sustainable sealants provide solutions. Providing Thermal Insulation – They reduce heat transfer between the interior and exterior, lowering energy consumption.

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IFS renovates two historic buildings into mixed-use lofts

CCR Magazine

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed complex mechanical contracting projects to convert two historic buildings in downtown St. Louis into mixed-use lofts and commercial space. The Hoffman Lofts and Greeley Lofts are two of the multiple new developments on Laclede’s Landing by St.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. According to the OMB, investments in efficiency over the last four years are expected to save $18 billion in energy costs over the life of the projects. Bluegill Energy.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Brian is intelligent, high-energy, hard-working, and tenacious. Once Bravida won two of the five MEP contracts for 18 km of tunneling work, Kristoffer took charge of building a BIM system to empower teams to make informed decisions and implement effective designs. Prior to October 2021, I had zero knowledge of these tools. Toledo, OH.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

million-square-foot distribution center, and the company currently operates a fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing facility in the City of Rensselaer. In addition, the company contracts with dozens of local farmers that grow the chickens for Tyson. ConAgra Foods selected Frankfort for a new 1.6