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Designing for the Elements: A New Era in Selecting Building Materials Resistant to Extreme Weather Conditions

With the increase in extreme weather events like stronger hurricanes, flooding and heat waves, the construction industry is shifting its focus to using weather-resistant materials such as concrete, metal and stone for structures. This shift aims to ensure safety and…

Rose MorrisonOctober 29, 2024

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Reclaiming Glass Facades: A Pathway to Sustainable Buildings and Circular Design

The push for sustainable building practices has grown rapidly as architects and engineers prioritize reducing environmental impact in construction. Glass facades — a popular feature in modern designs — bring benefits and challenges. While they enhance natural light and create…

Rose MorrisonOctober 22, 2024

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Future-Ready Buildings: Key Innovations Transforming Sustainable Design

The construction industry has a unique conundrum. It needs to incorporate recent innovations while tending to current demands faster than ever. Implementing building concepts that are still undergoing research and development could provide value to construction decarbonization. Additionally, doing so…

Rose MorrisonOctober 17, 2024

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Identifying ‘Energy Vampires’ and Eliminating Hidden Inefficiencies in Older Buildings

As buildings age, they often become less energy efficient, quietly driving up costs and wasting resources. These inefficiencies—sometimes referred to as "energy vampires"—can be found in areas where energy is lost without anyone noticing. According to recent data, older buildings…

Olga PleskatsevichOctober 10, 2024

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Green Buildings and ESG–More Than Just Environmental Impact

When we think of green buildings, the first images that likely come to mind are solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient windows—essentially, innovations aimed at reducing a building’s environmental footprint. It’s easy to think that the "green" in green building…

Olga PleskatsevichOctober 8, 2024

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Featured in PRC Magazine: How Real-Time Monitoring Drives Sustainability and Savings

Our article, "Performance Monitoring: Bridging Profit and Sustainability in Real Estate," has been featured in PRC Magazine, a leading architecture and building industry publication in Hong Kong. The article, which you can find on pages 16-17, explores how green leases,…

Olga PleskatsevichSeptember 27, 2024

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The Shocking Construction Waste Stream and Proposed Management Plans for the Future

Construction engineers and builders must overcome numerous obstacles to achieve sustainability because conventional waste practices do not consider the planet’s health. Common strategies are some of the most alarming and culminated in the building and construction sector's monumental carbon footprint…

Rose MorrisonSeptember 18, 2024

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Why Sustainability in Construction Equipment Choices Are No Longer an Option

The construction sector is at a critical juncture where addressing the escalating effects of climate change is no longer optional. Environmental concerns, regulatory mandates and shifting consumer preferences drive the industry toward more sustainable practices. A critical aspect of this…

Rose MorrisonSeptember 13, 2024

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What Role Does FSC Play in Ensuring Sustainability of Timber Building Materials?

Construction companies are reeling as incoming orders flood systems and reliable forests dwindle. With the number of sustainable goals and certifications, the sector’s most crucial authority is the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Its stamp of approval is the most apparent…

Rose MorrisonAugust 22, 2024

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How Flooring Can Play a Significant Role in Net Zero Emissions For Industries

The urgent race to reduce global emissions is ongoing as widespread industries focus on achieving net zero. Although consumer discourse often surrounds the rise of electric vehicles and solar panels, a critical component of sustainability rests right beneath everyone's feet…

Rose MorrisonAugust 14, 2024

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Designing for the Elements: A New Era in Selecting Building Materials Resistant to Extreme Weather Conditions

Reclaiming Glass Facades: A Pathway to Sustainable Buildings and Circular Design

Future-Ready Buildings: Key Innovations Transforming Sustainable Design

Identifying ‘Energy Vampires’ and Eliminating Hidden Inefficiencies in Older Buildings

Green Buildings and ESG–More Than Just Environmental Impact

Featured in PRC Magazine: How Real-Time Monitoring Drives Sustainability and Savings

The Shocking Construction Waste Stream and Proposed Management Plans for the Future

Why Sustainability in Construction Equipment Choices Are No Longer an Option

What Role Does FSC Play in Ensuring Sustainability of Timber Building Materials?

How Flooring Can Play a Significant Role in Net Zero Emissions For Industries

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