CCR Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

led by Engenium Group , impressively blended new construction with historic and concealed HVAC electrical systems within the existing facilities while making a net zero ready facility. The team of engineers were able to design and construct the expansion while keeping the facility fully operational.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable energy integration. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings. These audits identify where power is wasted and highlight opportunities to improve efficiency.

Fire Protection System Installation

Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

electrical, plumbing, HVAC roofing). Health and Cleanliness Rules for Hotels and Restaurants Special rules for hotel, casino, and restaurant projects involving pipes or air systems. Extra paperwork and systems required. Applies to green or energy efficient projects. Each specialty needs its own license.

Building Permits

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.

Ceiling Systems

Stok

MAY 27, 2025

AI touches every corner of our lives—from streaming your favorite show, to suggesting that funny meme, to protecting your home via your security system. Given this cooling conundrum, how can data center owners and operators drive down their energy consumption and carbon footprint? The explosive rise of AI has pushed U.S.

Renewable Energy Systems

For Construction Pros

JUNE 24, 2025

system Another growing trend is the adoption of hybrid generators that combine diesel generators with battery energy storage systems, although these come with a higher initial cost and a longer payback period. Generators typically operate most efficiently around a 75% electrical load.

Renewable Energy Systems

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions. C above pre-industrial levels.

Sustainability

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? 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.

HVAC Systems

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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.

Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2024

A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) have authored a new, very detailed study that aims to get a clearer sense of heat pump costs and benefits and the challenges associated with deploying heat pumps in the U.S.,

Renewable Energy Systems

Wolgast Corporation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

We hear about energy efficiency, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, and carbon emissions more frequently these days, but maybe not as popular is Net Zero Energy Building or Net Zero Energy Building Ready. Once this happens, an Owner can get their building Net Zero Energy Certified.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post Best Energy Efficient Home Upgrades appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Turning your home into an energy efficient paradise isn’t just about saving on your utility bills; it’s about creating a more sustainable and comfortable living space. Use these to see when and where you use the most energy.

Energy Efficiency

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

Maintaining a comfortable and efficient work environment is crucial for any business. A well-functioning HVAC system plays a vital role in achieving this, ensuring that employees are productive and that the workspace remains inviting throughout the year.

HVAC Systems

Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity. When designing military shelter systems , the material choice becomes even more critical.

Building Design

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Lower construction costs Efficiency starts with the building design and construction activities. The square foot price for these types of items decreases as the size of the building increases.

Building Design

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises.

HVAC System Installation

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Designers Engineers Legislation Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction GBBN has publicly released its Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Calculator, a tool that helps our clients—and now the wider public—understand funding opportunities in the IRA for sustainable design. “So,

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

At the heart of this narrative, lie energy efficiency upgrades. Definition and Importance of Energy Efficiency Upgrades Simply put, energy efficiency upgrades are modifications you can make to your home or business to reduce the amount of energy needed to perform the same functions.

Energy Efficiency

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Look at your bill and see what’s the main energy users in your home and you can change. Now you can use energy smarter. Energy Guzzlers in Your Home Some appliances and devices are big energy users. Find these energy guzzlers and you can focus on where to cut back. Your Bill Look at your bill.

Renewable Energy Systems

Stok

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Refine and update the model throughout design, ensuring that the project achieves a 10% reduction over the baseline and an overall embodied carbon efficiency (<46.5 Operational carbon actions: To tackle operational carbon, start with early energy modeling in the design phase. kg-CO2e/ft2). Construction. Ready to get to zero?

Renewable Energy Systems

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

BSL conversions: A cost-efficient method to support high-containment research 0 dbarista Thu, 09/26/2024 - 10:29 Laboratories Some institutions are creating flexible lab spaces that can operate at a BSL-2 and modulate up to a BSL-3 when the need arises. These safety measures increase the cost of construction as well as operating costs.

HVAC System Installation

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

This directly translates to building energy codes. In the United States, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) and International Code Council (ICC) primarily lead the efforts to develop energy codes, with help from the U.S. And, the result of this baseline?

Building Code Compliance

UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post Reduce Energy Consumption and Save on Your Heating Bills appeared first on UK Construction Blog. There are easy ways to use less energy and save on your heating bills. Stay with us and find out how to make your home energy efficient and your money happy. That’s why we need to evaluate your energy usage.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post Understanding the Benefits of Smart Heating Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These clever systems not only control your home’s temperature for you but save you money on your bills. A smart heating system means a bespoke experience. Ready to reduce your energy and increase your comfort?

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Buildings can generate excess emissions due to ageing, poorly designed building envelopes, outdated HVAC equipment, lack of renewable energy access and more. New fit-outs throughout the building reduced embodied carbon by 42% and transitioned parts of the building to 100% renewable energy.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

MAY 31, 2024

With a growing emphasis on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy efficiency, integrating green technologies into construction projects is essential. Energy-Efficient Design Energy-efficient design is a cornerstone of sustainable construction.

Green Building

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

These practices focus on reducing the industry’s impact on the environment, conserving resources, promoting energy efficiency, and creating healthier living environments. It is no surprise that using renewable and recyclable materials in building modern homes has become a norm.

Sustainability

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems. In construction, last impressions matter.

Building Commissioning

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

As we progress through 2024, several emerging trends in green building technology are paving the way for more sustainable and efficient construction practices. Its use in large-scale projects is increasing, as it provides a renewable alternative that also enhances the aesthetic appeal of buildings.

Green Building

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

The post Optimizing Energy Management in Sydney: Strategies for Sustainable Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As businesses in Sydney strive to meet environmental goals and improve their bottom lines, energy management has become a crucial factor in achieving sustainable success.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Furthermore, professionals may even save homeowners money on utility bills by suggesting energy-efficiency upgrades suitable for their homes. Spray foam acts as an air barrier to make a home more energy efficient, thereby decreasing energy usage and global warming.

HVAC System Installation

BDC Network

JUNE 16, 2023

Cogeneration—or combined heat and power (CHP)—creates multiple forms of useful energy from a sole source. In a standard generation system, the waste heat from producing electricity is released into the atmosphere. A CHP system captures and converts the exhaust to produce even more energy in the form of heating, cooling, or hot water.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Modern commercial buildings are not just physical structures but complex environments where electricity is fundamental to their functionality, efficiency, and sustainability. These solutions ensure that new buildings are efficient, safe, and adaptable to future needs. Enhancing occupant comfort.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 10, 2024

A boiler is a heating system that heats water to produce steam or hot water, which is then circulated throughout the home via radiators, underfloor heating systems, or baseboard heaters. Boilers can be fueled by natural gas, propane, oil, electricity, or even renewable energy sources like biomass.

HVAC System Installation

BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.

Renewable Energy Systems

CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

As businesses seek more sustainable and efficient ways to operate, the commercial construction sector must adapt to these changes. Industry experts highlight the growing demand for green building practices that minimize environmental impact and promote energy efficiency.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Aging HVAC equipment: Many facilities, particularly K-12 schools, are struggling with outdated equipment that operates inefficiently. Stewardship of the planet: There is an increasing emphasis on reducing energy consumption and minimizing the waste of natural resources, such as water.

HVAC System Installation