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Webcor adopts ESG to compete for projects and workers
In a move that's common among public firms, the privately held California contractor is responding to the marketplace while trying to attract talent.
By Joe Bousquin • May 17, 2021 -
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Biden pledges to halve US carbon emissions by 2030, sending signal to businesses
The administration said it will employ "multiple paths" to reach its goal while supporting a strong economy.
By Robert Walton • April 23, 2021 -
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New York Building Congress offers carbon neutrality steps
The group noted that modular tactics and building components that can be disassembled easily and reused will help the construction industry reduce carbon emissions.
By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2021 -
Online map showcases construction-related careers in booming green sector
The tool was designed to help workers research jobs and advancement paths in the green building field.
By Jenn Goodman • April 07, 2021 -
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Kraft Heinz pilots recycled plastic packaging for roofs
If the post-consumer plastic boards being tested on two factories work well, the food processing company says it may someday be able to repair its facilities with packaging from the products it makes.
By Megan Poinski • March 03, 2021 -
Construction workers among least likely to seek vaccine, report says
Construction ranked fourth from the bottom in terms of employees who said they would get a shot if it was offered to them.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 09, 2021 -
Socially responsible investing is poised to intersect with construction
On a virtual panel, AEC pros from Jacobs, Skanska and President Joe Biden's infrastructure committee discussed the rise of sustainable investment and how it's impacting construction.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 08, 2021 -
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Starbucks builds energy-efficient, modular store in 6 days
Designed to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling compared to standard construction, the store was built with insulated panels coated with a proprietary cement alternative.
By Jenn Goodman • Feb. 03, 2021 -
Bechtel joins international heat resilience organization
As part of the Atlantic Council's Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance, Bechtel will help support projects that protect communities from extreme heat.
By Jenn Goodman • Jan. 20, 2021 -
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Opinion7 legal, other trends influencing construction in 2021
Prolonged court closures, more payment disputes and increased small business bankruptcies are a few of the factors that will influence commercial construction this year, according to two industry experts.
By Jeffrey Kozek and E. Mitchell Swann • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Commodore Builders nears completion of CLT hybrid project in Boston
The project team is utilizing lightweight cross-laminated timber to add two stories to an existing 1920s era brick-and-beam building.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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Mass timber construction reaching for new heights
The eco-friendly material is being tapped to support sustainable construction through the COVID-19 pandemic, but hurdles remain.
By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 11, 2020 -
What's in store for contractors under a Biden presidency?
From infrastructure spending and union support to immigration, taxes and regulations, the construction industry will face a new set of challenges and opportunities under a Biden administration.
By Joe Bousquin , Kim Slowey • Nov. 07, 2020 -
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Shawmut higher ed project utilizes cross-laminated timber for speed, flexibility
The CLT design of Brown University's student housing project also created safer working conditions and shorter lead times.
By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • Aug. 05, 2020 -
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UCLA team nabs $2.9M grant to turn CO2 into concrete
The researchers have found a way to capture carbon dioxide from gas as it exits power and cement plants and other producers and add it to concrete, reducing emissions and cutting down on the use of traditional cement.
By Jenn Goodman • July 22, 2020 -
Take our survey: Will Trump's rollback of environmental regulations help construction?
The president's administration is loosening environmental rules for federal projects. Let us know what this means to your business.
By Jenn Goodman • June 26, 2020 -
Skanska USA unveils carbon calculator
Currently in testing, the EC3 tool has helped the firm achieve embodied carbon reductions of up to 30% with little to no cost impact.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2019 -
Tallest wood building in North America projected to get even taller
The Ascent tower in Milwaukee, constructed with mass timber, received approval from authorities to add 9 feet to its vertical height, bringing it to 23 stories by the time construction is finished.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2019 -
LafargeHolcim launches CO2-reducing cement business
After six years in the making through a partnership with Solidia Technologies, the Solidia product reduces the carbon footprint in precast concrete by 70%, the firms said.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 09, 2019 -
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Deep DiveSidewalk Labs is building a smart city entirely of mass timber. What could go wrong?
North America is on the cusp of a mass timber revolution, and the Waterfront Toronto project is leading the way. But the material faces major obstacles.
By Kira Barrett • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Berkeley, California, sets historic law banning natural gas in new buildings
Berkeley is the first U.S. city to pass such a measure, designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions and prepare new buildings for electric infrastructure.
By Kristin Musulin • July 30, 2019 -
USGBC seeks proposals to strengthen new LEED standard
The council wants input on how to shape the next version of its rating system following the April release of v4.1.
By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2019 -
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Hawaii DOT to use carbon-injected concrete in all construction
The state agency said the material is stronger and adds no extra costs, and some cities are moving toward calling for its use in vertical structures as well.
By Jason Plautz • July 08, 2019 -
BRE Global introduces new construction standard to US
The "Americanized" version of the International New Construction standard, which has spent a year in development, also certifies "non-standard" buildings with uncommon configurations or in unusual locations.
By Kim Slowey • June 19, 2019 -
Analysts: Infrastructure, modularization, resiliency top industry drivers
While a recession is likely on the horizon, several segments of the construction industry will experience massive growth in the next few years, say experts from McKinsey and Dodge.
By Jenn Goodman • June 11, 2019
