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Biden’s Buy Clean task force releases plan to slash construction carbon emissions
The federal government will throw its purchasing power behind green materials on civil builds, launch low-carbon demonstration projects and more.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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3 award-winning water construction projects
The Water Environment Federation selected these top projects for their innovative design and approach.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Sponsored by TensarCost efficient and sustainable wind farm development
An increased demand for more sustainable energy sources has resulted in more development of renewable energy sites like wind farms.
By Rodrigo Valencia, Director of Energy Market, Tensar • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, boosting low-carbon materials in civil projects
The bill contains approximately $5 billion for programs to accelerate the construction industry’s shift toward green building materials.
By Julie Strupp • Updated Aug. 17, 2022 -
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$2.3B GreenCity to break ground in 2023 near Richmond, Virginia
The "eco district" development includes cross-laminated timber and solar power to minimize environmental impacts.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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PCL Construction’s solar division has its eye on the sky
The company’s solar work is thriving, and an executive said it will be a large part of its strategy going forward.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Q&ACode updates, sustainability spur mass timber’s US adoption
Nordic Structures’ David Croteau said demand for CLT is growing as companies like Google, Microsoft and Facebook seek to reduce their carbon footprints.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 3, 2022 -
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Lendlease breaks ground on $1.15B San Francisco tower
The mixed-use 30 Van Ness project represents the firm’s largest investment ever in North America.
By Jennifer Goodman , Zachary Phillips • Aug. 1, 2022 -
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Biden announces executive actions on resilient infrastructure, offshore wind
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing a funding boost for the president’s climate initiatives.
By Julie Strupp • July 21, 2022 -
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DOE awards $39M for tech that would enable buildings to store carbon
The funding for 18 projects is part of the Energy Department’s push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.
By Sebastian Obando • July 20, 2022 -
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Bureau of Land Management OKs California solar project
The sprawling Oberon Solar Project will create 750 union construction jobs and power nearly 150,000 homes, the federal agency said.
By Julie Strupp • July 18, 2022 -
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Fluor wins contract for Gulf Coast liquefied natural gas project
It’s the second offshore modular mid-scale LNG plant contract that Fluor has received from New Fortress Energy in 2022.
By Sebastian Obando • July 13, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus takes shape near Washington, DC
A team led by Whiting-Turner has pumped nearly 42 million gallons of water from the school’s Alexandria, Virginia, project site since construction started.
By Matthew Thibault • July 6, 2022 -
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6 mass timber projects lauded for their looks
These winning projects showcase the benefits of timber for healthcare, warehouse, high-rise multifamily and school buildings.
By Sebastian Obando • July 1, 2022 -
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Q&AGeneral Motors aims to make EV charging accessible to apartment residents
Working with cities, states and local GM dealers, the automaker wants to solve the challenge of charging access for those who live in multifamily dwellings, the automaker’s EV charging analyst explains.
By Dan Zukowski • June 29, 2022 -
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New algae-based cement garners attention from AEC industry, Microsoft
Prometheus Materials designed the material, and says a client will deploy it in a data center project.
By Matthew Thibault • June 8, 2022 -
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Biden issues executive orders to spur clean energy construction
The actions include a two-year pause on key tariffs to support domestic solar energy builds.
By Julie Strupp • June 7, 2022 -
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Competition heats up to capture IIJA funds for hydrogen hubs
Having a plan to produce hydrogen may be the least important factor in securing a regional "hub" designation, experts say.
By Emma Penrod • May 3, 2022 -
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Experts: Consider extreme weather, tech shifts to build resilient infrastructure
National Institute of Building Sciences panelists discussed how the IIJA can accelerate more adaptable airports, supply chains and more.
By Julie Strupp • May 3, 2022 -
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Earth Day groundbreaking for world's largest wildlife crossing
The landbridge will provide animals a passage to cross the 10-lane Highway 101 in California.
By Matthew Thibault • April 22, 2022 -
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Clark leverages field data, sustainable material in HQ2 build
The contractor is employing mass timber, low-carbon concrete and technology to build Amazon's second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022 -
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Procore integrates with embodied carbon calculator to aid contractor sustainability goals
Users can identify the environmental impacts of their building materials in order to shave off excess pollution in their projects.
By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of The Miller Hull Partnership and Woods Bagot
Seattle Airport's Concourse C expansion inspired by nature
Turner is building the four new floors, which will cost up to $500 million.
By Julie Strupp • April 5, 2022 -
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DOE unveils new efficiency standards for federal buildings
Major retrofits and new buildings constructed by the federal government must meet the latest IECC and ASHRAE codes beginning next year.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 30, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhy modular has not clicked in commercial construction
Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?
By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022
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