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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the winners of the first phase of the Building Envelope Innovation Prize. The prize targets high-performance, cost-effective secondary glazing systems to improve efficiency of commercial windows.
All eight manufacturers in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge completed rigorous product field testing to demonstrate energy efficiency and improved performance in cold weather.
While natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires can destroy buildings in minutes, other factors exacerbated by climate change degrade buildings more slowly but still cause costly damage.
A new construction industry CEO Advisory Council dedicated to addressing the issue of suicide in the construction industry recently took shape. The council will guide an industry-wide effort to develop solutions targeting the high rate of suicide among construction workers.
Continued waterfront development may be regretted later this century.
LEED Silver the prescribed standard on buildings larger than 50,000 sf.
Allows cities to fund projects without adding debt.
‘Sick and tired’ of lawbreaking contractors defining public perception.
Expected to raise $8 million annually on commercial and residential projects.
The rule covers commercial uses for drones that weigh less than 55 pounds, and it takes effect Aug. 29.
Applies to infractions that occurred after Nov. 2, 2015.
Legislature accused of ignoring 1994 ruling ordering state to pick up some of the costs.
All new buildings and major renovations to be net-zero by 2030.
Allegedly removing thousands of housing units from market, driving up rents.
