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Covid-19 is hurting but not halting growth in renewable power

...according to the IEA’s Renewable Market Update report, which was released today. The decline reflects possible delays in construction activity due to supply chain disruptions, lockdown measures and social distancing...
Posted On 19 May 2020
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Build with Strength Coalition Partners with Habitat for Humanity International

...the construction of Habitat homes and will work directly with local Habitat organizations to support home builds across 16 locations. Backed by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), Build...
Posted On 25 May 2021
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Building Homes for Resilience Against Climate Change

...Halting Resilient Housing? The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction stated that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the construction of buildings for a while in 2020, though things seem to...
Posted On 24 Nov 2023
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How LEED-Certified Buildings Benefit the Environment

...in green building techniques. Certification applies to buildings, although one or more LEED-accredited professionals may have played a role in their construction or renovation. Why Aren’t LEED Buildings More Prevalent?...
Posted On 27 Apr 2024
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Can the Circular Economy Improve Infrastructure’s Sustainability Problem?

...practice. Construction companies can source recycled wood and concrete, or even switch from natural timber to composite options for the framework. Automotive manufacturers can create cars with recycled steel and...
Posted On 26 Feb 2019
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Millennials Choose to Rent Instead of Buy: What’s the Environmental Impact?

...less room per square foot. That is particularly true in urban areas, where high-rise construction allows builders to create multiple private residences using a comparatively small area of land. And...
Posted On 14 Jun 2018
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What are the Ten Steps needed to Create a Sustainable City

...control water and energy use. In addition, it should take care of waste. Recycling efforts could significantly lessen pollution and make the process more affordable. 2. Green Construction Making new...
Posted On 19 Jul 2023
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Why do we demolish buildings instead of deconstructing them for re-use?

...to enact a deconstruction ordinance, and Reiff expects to deconstruct about 40 homes there in its first year. In Portland, Oregon, which preceded Milwaukee in requiring some deconstruction, about 80...
Posted On 14 Oct 2018
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