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How Buildings can cut 80% of Their Carbon Emissions by 2050

Energy use in buildings--from heating and cooling your home to keeping the lights on in the office--is responsible for over one-third of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the United States.

16 Aug 2019

Test on Architectural Materials that Could Reduce Movement During Tremors

Over 80,000 aftershocks have been registered as the repercussion of the two California earthquakes that took place on July 4th, 2019, which was a holiday.

8 Aug 2019

Mitsubishi Electric’s Test Facility Awarded Net Zero Energy Building Certification

On August 6th, 2019, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation reported that its visualized Net Zero Energy Building Test Facility is Japan’s first medium-scale (more than 6,000 m2) office building under construction to be awarded a first-level BELS 5-star rating and Net Zero Energy Building certification by the Building-Housing Energy-Efficiency Labeling System.

8 Aug 2019

Permeable Concrete Pavement can be Beneficial to Environment

A group of engineers headed by Rutgers reports that special permeable concrete pavement can help decrease the “urban heat island effect” due to which cities turn torrid in the summer.

5 Aug 2019

BSI Establishes New Framework for the Installation of Energy Efficiency Measures in Existing Dwellings

Introducing energy efficiency measures into buildings brings benefits and savings, namely the reduction in energy bills and carbon emissions resulting from e.g. better insulation, windows, or a more efficient gas boiler.

From The British Standards Institution 2 Aug 2019

VACON® 100 X Controls RUBBLE MASTER’s Compact Crushers

Compact, mobile recycling systems have become a growing trend. RM compact crushers are very handy: thanks to their compact size, low noise level and dust emissions they can be used anywhere.

From Danfoss A/S 2 Aug 2019

Work on UK’s First Test Centre for Automated Parking Gears Up in the Midlands

In a major leap towards autonomous vehicle adoption, the UK’s first facility to test and support the development of automated parking solutions is under construction in the Midlands.

From ParkIT 26 Jul 2019

Yarra Valley Water Completes Work on Australia’s Largest Sewage Storage Facility

Work has finished on the Craigieburn Sewage Transfer Hub, a critical piece of infrastructure which will service up to 420,000 people in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor.

23 Jul 2019

CertainTeed Honors PJ’s Roofing as Top North American Roofing Contractor

CertainTeed Corporation, a pioneering North American roofing producer, has recognized PJ’s Roofing Inc as one of its top North American roofing contractor collaborators for offering local homeowners with prolonged warranty coverage.

18 Jul 2019

New Eco-Efficient, Fiber-Reinforced Material for Building Construction

Research conducted by scientists from the School of Building at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) has demonstrated how mineral wool waste can be an ideal alternative to the reinforced fibers that are now being used in building materials.

18 Jul 2019

RoofMaxx’s Eco-Friendly Product Helps Delay Costly Roof Replacements

Dissatisfaction over valueless warranties and fear of failing roofs have driven homeowners across the United States to find a new means to save the roofs over their heads while spending less money.

18 Jul 2019

Waugh Thistleton Architects Reduces Energy Consumption of East London Office Building by Half

The Green House is a state-of-the-art office building in East London designed by Waugh Thistleton Architects that takes advantage of an existing concrete frame structure and juxtaposes it with timber CLT extensions, exemplifying modern methods of construction and sustainable design.

From Waugh Thistleton Architects Ltd. 17 Jul 2019

Engineering Firm Bechtel Moves into Manchester

Bechtel is opening a new office in Manchester as part of a regional growth plan. The new office located in Piccadilly Place is the company’s 38th office worldwide and will support work in the infrastructure and nuclear sectors across the North of England.

From Bechtel Corporation 16 Jul 2019

Sherwin-Williams Chosen for Fire Protection Safety at Stunning Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Sherwin-Williams coatings were chosen for the fire protection of steelwork at Tottenham Hotspur’s new showpiece stadium where up to 62,000 fans will be seated for the club’s home games.

From Sherwin-Williams 12 Jul 2019

Biosite Helps CSJV Achieve 100% Conformance for HS2 Enabling Works

Biosite Systems, a leader in biometric access control and workforce management solutions for the construction industry, has partnered with Costain Skanska Joint Venture (CSJV) to deliver a competency management system that has led to 0% non-conformances reported at audit.

From Biosite Systems Ltd 12 Jul 2019