Sustainable Construction Retrofit News and Best Practices

Ameresco, Boulder Partner in Sustainable Deconstruction of Former Hospital

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 by Marisa Higgins

The city emphasized the importance of incorporating every opportunity for reuse, especially for elements like steel and concrete, whose production demands substantial energy.

CarbonBuilt, Blair Block Begin Production of Ultra-Low Carbon Concrete Blocks

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by Sydney Leimbach

The blocks will avoid at least 2,000 metric tons of carbon emissions and will remove over 500 metric tons of atmospheric carbon each year.

Integrating Sustainability into Every Phase: A Conversation with Eric Corey Freed

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

At the core of sustainability work is the maxim, "If it gets measured, it gets managed."

How is Technology Improving Construction Sustainability?

May 15, 2023May 17, 2023 by Guest Author

By leveraging automation and robotics, smart building materials, and data collection and analysis, construction companies can reduce waste, increase safety, and improve efficiency.

Tennessee Titans Receive Approval for New LEED-Certified Enclosed Stadium

April 28, 2023April 27, 2023 by Marisa Higgins

Groundbreaking is expected for early-to-mid 2024, with an opening anticipated in 2027. Most significantly, the new stadium will set a goal of achieving a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold Certification.

BMW: Spartanburg – A Model of Sustainability and Innovation

April 26, 2023April 24, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

In 2022, more than 60 percent of BMW vehicles sold in the US came from Plant Spartanburg.

WBA & CDP: Building Sector Dangerously Behind on Climate Progress

April 4, 2023April 6, 2023 by Staff Writer

Out of the 32 corporations with substantial construction or development activities, a mere five (16%) - have a net-zero target that encompasses the in-use emissions of delivered structures.

Logical Buildings Secures $110M in Funding for Multifamily Decarbonization Projects

March 30, 2023March 28, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

The funding will be repaid through energy savings and grid revenue, providing a unique first-of-its-kind funding channel for deploying energy transition projects in the previously untapped multifamily housing market.

Edmonds City Council Unanimously Approves Climate and Stormwater Management Action Plans

March 23, 2023March 22, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

During Tuesday's Edmonds City Council meeting, the council members voted unanimously to approve the city's Climate Action Plan for 2023.

Buildings Belong at the Heart of Climate Action

March 20, 2023March 21, 2023 by Guest Author

We spend 90% of our lives indoors, and when it comes to decarbonization, buildings represent the greatest economic heft, emotional weight, and environmental lift of any sector.

U.S. Steel Commits to Carbon Capture: Announces MOU with CarbonFree to Tackle Emissions at Steel Mill

March 6, 2023March 3, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

Under the MoU, CarbonFree will provide technology and expertise to capture carbon dioxide emissions generated from U.S. Steel’s Gary Works manufacturing plant using CarbonFree’s SkyCycle™ technology.

Louisville Selects Solar Energy Solutions & Icon Solar Power for Solar Over Louisville Campaign

March 3, 2023March 2, 2023 by Staff Writer

The Solar Over Louisville initiative proved to be a significant success as 92 contracts were signed, marking it as the third-largest solar campaign in the US in 2022, and the most extensive solar project to date in Louisville.

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