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Waste to Resource: Engineering Self-Compacting Mortars Through Mining By-Product Recovery

Mining operations generate large amounts of waste, which often ends up in landfills or storage sites that can cause environmental risks. Meanwhile, the construction industry is seeking more sustainable and efficient materials. Reusing mining by-products and turning them into mortar…

Rose Morrison23 September 2025

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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 Morrison29 October 2024

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Creating Circular Construction Environments by Reutilizing Waste as a Resource

The current environmental state has spurred changes in how construction views its standard practices. Buildings consume a lot of energy in their assembly and daily operations, prompting experts to ponder what the industry can do to lessen their liability. Creating…

Rose Morrison21 November 2023

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LEED and WELL Streamlined Certification Process

Buildings have an irrefutable impact on the world we live in and the people who inhabit them. Thus, it has become increasingly vital to prioritize sustainable, healthy building practices that take into account both environmental and human well-being. The International…

Olga Pleskatsevich25 April 2023

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BEE Incorporations Shanghai Office received WELL Performance Rating

BEE Incorporations Shanghai Office has just received the highly coveted WELL Performance Rating certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). This certification is a testament to BEE Incorporations' unwavering commitment to enhancing people's health and well-being through the buildings where…

Olga Pleskatsevich20 April 2023

BEE Sense has become an official RESET Data Provider

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BEE Sense Becomes an Official RESET Data Provider

BEE Sense has become an official RESET Data Provider, fulfilling the requirements for the RESET Standard it supports. Real-time energy, water, and air quality data collected by BEE Sense can now be used for RESET Project Certification. BEE Sense is one…

Olga Pleskatsevich18 April 2023

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LEED Registration And Certification Prices Increase

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced a price increase for registration and certification for some of the LEED rating systems and versions. Effective May 1st, 2023, the price increase is the first since 2016 and a 12%…

Olga Pleskatsevich24 March 2023

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Lopa Khanna received WELL Performance Testing Award

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) recently announced the winners of the 2022 IWBI Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that are leading the way in creating people-first places in buildings, organizations, and communities. Among the winners was Lopa…

Olga Pleskatsevich20 March 2023

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Barriers to Green Building in Emerging Markets

The growth in the global construction market is set for a sustained period of strong development post-COVID-19, driven by factors like government spending on infrastructure, the transition to a net-zero society and growing populations that need more spaces to live,…

Rose Morrison26 January 2023

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Congratulations to Marina 8

Dedication pays off: Marina 8 has achieved WELL Core Gold Certification! As one of Hong Kong's most reputable brands, Marina 8 is a grade A office building located in a prominent location next to Wong Chuk Hang MTR Station. The…