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The End in Mind — A Practical Guide to Life Cycle Construction

Despite the central focus on constructing buildings to meet their intended purposes, eco-minded decision-makers have gradually embraced a progressive mindset prioritizing life cycle construction. This philosophy assesses structures’ impacts beyond strategic design and building efforts to encompass operations and eventual…

Lou Farrell31 July 2025

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Triple Bottom Line Benefits of Sustainable Commercial Drainage Design

Drainage systems manage excess water to protect infrastructure and the environment. Outdated commercial drainage systems may have improper grading and inadequate maintenance, which can lead to clogs or flooding. Sustainable, efficient drainage systems can offer environmental, economic and social benefits.…

Rose Morrison30 July 2025

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Think Before the Build: Integrating Waste Management from Concept to Completion

The construction industry is at a pivotal moment when sustainable practices are no longer optional. They are essential. As buildings become more complex and environmental regulations tighten, integrating waste management from the earliest planning stages has become a cornerstone of…

Lou Farrell29 July 2025

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Cloud-Based Environmental Monitoring — The Future of Commercial Flood Prevention

Flooding often occurs when rain falls faster than the ground can absorb it, causing rivers to swell and overflow their banks. Professionals use the aptly named cloud technology to anticipate and respond to extreme weather events. From forecasting and issuing…

Rose Morrison22 July 2025

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Climate Champions: 9 of the Most Impactful Sustainable Designs of 2025

Engineering, construction and technology play a role in combating climate change. Thanks to a growing focus on the circular economy and technological advancements, 2025 is a pivotal year for sustainable design. Sustainable Design Trends in 2025 Sustainable construction typically aims…

Rose Morrison17 July 2025

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10 Key GRESB 2025 Updates Every Building Owner Should Know

This year, GRESB—the global ESG benchmark for real estate—has introduced important changes aimed at making data more accurate, sector-specific, and, ultimately, more useful for everyone, especially building owners and operators. Whether you’re managing a single property or a portfolio, understanding…

Olga Pleskatsevich10 July 2025

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Carbon Clarity: Demystifying Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions for a Greener Tomorrow

From fuel burned on-site to the hidden carbon in every ton of concrete, the built environment releases more greenhouse gases than most people realize. Clear accounting is the only way to shrink that footprint. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol divides all…

Lou Farrell3 July 2025

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WELL 2025 Macau: Rethinking People-Centric Sustainability in Hospitality

On June 25, the WELL 2025 Series in Macau, held at MGM COTAI, brought together over 150 professionals for a day of fresh perspectives and inspiring ideas under the theme “From Space to Experience: Exploring People-Centric Sustainability in Hospitality.” Ms. Xue Ya, President…

Sandy To & Olga Pleskatsevich2 July 2025

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From Sustainable to Regenerative: Transforming Building Design to Create Net Positive Impacts

For decades, sustainable building practices have aimed to reduce harm by limiting resource consumption, curbing emissions and avoiding wasteful construction. Today, a growing movement within architecture and construction is going beyond that goal. Regenerative design architecture is a progressive approach…

Rose Morrison30 June 2025

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Wildlife-Friendly Building Retrofits: Cost-Effective Strategies for Existing Structures

Urban development often harms wildlife. Birds hit glass, nocturnal animals get disoriented by city lights and habitats disappear. However, various wildlife-friendly retrofits prove that existing buildings don’t have to be bad for nature. Here are cost-effective strategies and retrofit building…

Rose Morrison26 June 2025