News tagged sustainable
  • Excellence in Sustainability: Pan American Square Apartments

    The $93.5-million project transformed a long-vacant former rail corridor into a vibrant, sustainable, supportive housing community.

  • How to Choose Durable, Sustainable Building Materials

    Why Material Selection Matters in Building Performance Choosing materials for building components is rarely as simple as comparing price tags. The decision affects structural performance, long-term maintenance demands, durability across different climates, safety and code compliance, and the environmental footprint of a building over decades of use. A material that performs well in one application […] <p>The post How to Choose Durable, Sustainable Building Materials first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

  • How Fairfax Businesses Manage Surplus Furniture After Restructuring

    The EPA’s Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and Figures report found that Americans generated 12.1 million tons of furniture and furnishings waste in 2018, and 80.1% of it ended up in landfills. Some of that waste comes from workplaces, and a lot of it leaves after a reorganization, when desks and chairs are still in […] <p>The post How Fairfax Businesses Manage Surplus Furniture After Restructuring first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

  • Roofing Alliance Adds Sustainability and Resiliency Training Course

    The Roofing Alliance and Clemson University have expanded their Professional Training Program with a new online course focused on sustainability and resiliency across the roofing industry. The self-paced Roofing Sustainability and Resiliency course provides roofing professionals with practical knowledge of sustainable practices throughout the roofing supply chain, from raw material procurement and manufacturing to installation, […] <p>The post Roofing Alliance Adds Sustainability and Resiliency Training Course first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

  • Greenbuild Focuses on Data Centers 'Outside the Box' and Climate Risk Budgeting

    Building data centers that are sustainable and supported by communities, and baking climate change risks into project budget planning were themes at this year's US Green Building Council conference.

Resources tagged sustainable
  • Part 2 - Impact is Opportunity

    Social, Ethical & Sustainable Procurement can improve all 3 ‘P’s’ of your triple bottom line.

  • WSJ - Greenwashing: When Companies Aren’t as Sustainable as They Claim 21042023

    Some companies like American Airlines and H&M have made promises to become more environmentally friendly to attract positive press and increase business. They’ve frequently used buzzwords like ‘sustainable’, ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘eco-conscious.’ But if they fall short of their goals, who holds them accountable? WSJ’s Shane Shifflett explains how greenwashing can mislead consumers into believing something is eco-friendly.

  • Construction Playbook for the Private Sector

    Following publication of the updated Construction Playbook for central government procurement in October, the Construction Productivity Taskforce has now published a Construction Playbook for the private sector.

  • Metroun - 7 Types of Sustainable Houses Explained 23112022

    Eco-friendly homes sound great, but what do they actually constitute? If you’re intrigued by buzzwords like zero-carbon, solar panelled, or prefab, but have no clue what they mean, you’re not alone. In the world of green building there are a lot of varying standards and costs. To build a home that is easy on the environment, Metroun have demystified 7 eco-friendly home types. In future videos Metroun will 'dive deep' into each type, giving the pros and cons for constructing each one

  • Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION : Episode 13 - Environment and Sustainability special

    With COP26 taking place in Glasgow tackling issues such as the climate emergency and the environment, Lucy looks at how Tideway is playing its part to create more sustainable infrastructure with the help of some BIG guests.

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  • Masterhitch Europe Ltd

    Masterhitch are leaders in the design and manufacture of a large range of excavator attachments, excavator buckets and parts for construction.

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