Sustainable building

M+A Architects launches M+Ake it Possible Scholarship

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Sustainability, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Sustainable design, Sustainable development, Sustainable urban planning, Innovation

Today, the architecture firm is announcing the launch of the "M+Ake it Possible" Scholarship.

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  • Today, the architecture firm is announcing the launch of the "M+Ake it Possible" Scholarship.
  • "Together with the Columbus Urban League, we are championing the vision to empower individuals and deliver transformational services with integrity, innovation and collaboration," said Mark Daniels, M+A Architects president.
  • The first "M+Ake it Possible" Scholarship endowment will take place in the fall, and more information will become available at http://www.ma-architects.com as the program grows and develops.
  • M+A Architects is driven by a vision of enriching lives through innovative design, working every day to enhance communities, elevate human experiences, and define a sustainable future.

Worldwide Non-Residential Construction Industry Guide to 2025 - Featuring Bechtel, Balfour Beatty and Ferrovial Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Articles, Construction, Infrastructure, Low-energy building, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Sustainability, International real estate

The non-residential construction market is defined as the value of work put in place annually for non-residential buildings.

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  • The non-residential construction market is defined as the value of work put in place annually for non-residential buildings.
  • The five included segments are commercial construction, industrial construction, infrastructure construction, energy and utilities construction and institutional construction.
  • Asia-Pacific has the largest non-residential construction sector, responsible for 52.4% of the global value in 2020; led by China.
  • What are the main segments that make up the global non-residential construction Sector?

Nanotechnology Solves the Problem of Thermal Insulation for Chemical Tanks and Chemical Plant Process Equipment

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Thermodynamics, Insulators, Transport phenomena, Heat transfer, Thermal protection, Building materials, Physical sciences, Sustainable building, Chemical plant, Thermal insulation, Performance, Corrosive substance

GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Finding a thermal insulation that can withstand the highly corrosive conditions of chemical tanks and chemical plant heat process equipment has been virtually impossible.

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  • GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Finding a thermal insulation that can withstand the highly corrosive conditions of chemical tanks and chemical plant heat process equipment has been virtually impossible.
  • The constant exposure to acids and bases and everything in between wreaks havoc on conventional thermal insulation and severely limits both the lifespan and performance qualities of the insulation.
  • Effective insulation of process equipment is vitalto keep chemicals at a desired temperature, both during the manufacturing process or during storage.
  • Able to easily withstand any weather, chemical spills, or chemical vapors, EPX-CHEM is simply impervious to these performance destroying conditions.

Global Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) Market to Reach $47.4 Billion by 2026

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Energy economics, Natural environment, Environmental design, Low-energy building, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Zero-energy building, Energy, Zero energy, Greenhouse gas emissions

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Buildings and buildings construction combined are responsible for 36% of global energy consumption and 39% of energy-related carbon emissions in a year.
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) estimated at US$16.8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$47.4 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 18.7% over the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $6.2 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $4.2 Billion by 2026
    The Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$6.2 Billion in the year 2021.

Insulation4Less Experts Reveal How to Lower Metal Building Cooling Costs by Using the Right Insulation

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Transport phenomena, Thermal protection, Building materials, Insulators, Sustainable building, Building insulation, Spray foam, Insulation, Thermal insulation, Fiberglass

HOUSTON, August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Research shows that the metal building cooling costs can be decreased simply by choosing the right insulation type.

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  • HOUSTON, August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Research shows that the metal building cooling costs can be decreased simply by choosing the right insulation type.
  • Insulation4Less , an online store for insulation solutions with 18 years of industry expertise, has reviewed the best insulation methods for metal buildings , listing the advantages and disadvantages of each type, as well as shared production and installation tips.
  • According to Insulation4Less experts, fiberglass, spray foam, bubble and Prodex are the best types of insulation for metal commercial buildings and warehouses, airplane hangars and metal churches, barns and garages, garden sheds and Quonset huts, shipping containers, crawl spaces and home structures such as basements, attics and storages.
  • Among the metal building insulation benefits, these experts list:

Business Energy UK: Newly Launched Business Energy Comparison Site Offers UK Businesses Tangible Savings in Wake of Covid 19

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Electricity pricing, Pricing, Articles, Energy, Energy in the United Kingdom, Energy economics, Economy, Environmental design, Sustainable building

A new website ( www.businessenergyuk.com ) has been launched by Chris Richards, founder of socially-conscious comparison site, Utility Saving Expert, to help save business owners on gas and electricity bills.

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  • A new website ( www.businessenergyuk.com ) has been launched by Chris Richards, founder of socially-conscious comparison site, Utility Saving Expert, to help save business owners on gas and electricity bills.
  • The site has the potential of saving small business owners up to 1,150 per year.
  • Chris Richards www.businessenergyuk.com offers full business gas and business electricity comparison deals, as well as a full online commercial energy switching service, with energy experts are available to help by phone on 0800 464 7677.
  • There is an opportunity to compare and tailor business energy tariffs from major and smaller energy suppliers based on the specific needs and requirements of a business.

Kaufman & Broad SA: Press release of the 2021 half-yearly financial report

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Broad Group, Sustainable building

About Kaufman & Broad - Kaufman & Broad has been designing, developing, building, and selling single-family homes in communities, apartments, and offices on behalf of third parties for more than 50 years.

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  • About Kaufman & Broad - Kaufman & Broad has been designing, developing, building, and selling single-family homes in communities, apartments, and offices on behalf of third parties for more than 50 years.
  • Its size, profitability and strong brand name have made Kaufman & Broad one of France's leading property developers and builders.
  • Kaufman & Broad's Universal Registration Document was filed with the Autorit des Marchs Financiers (French Financial Markets Authority, the "AMF") on March 31, 2021 under number D.21-039.
  • Should one or more of these risks occur, the operations, assets, financial position, results or outlook of the Kaufman & Broad group, as well as the market price of Kaufman & Broad shares, could be materially adversely affected.

NFI named as ZEB partner of choice by nine major transit agencies across America for the FTA’s 2021 Low-No program grants

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Electric vehicles, Articles, Natural environment, Low-energy building, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Zero-energy building, Public transport, NFI, Charging station, Nature

ST. CLOUD, Minn., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in mobility solutions, today announced that NFI subsidiaries New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) and Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”) have collectively been named zero-emission bus (“ ZEB”) partners of choice by a total of nine major transit agencies across the United States for their successful project awards from the Federal Transit Administration’s (“FTA”) 2021 Low or No Emission (“Low-No”) Grant Program.

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  • Grant funds will support the procurement of ZEBs and the associated charging infrastructure from NFI.
  • In addition, at least $60 million of Low-No awards were made to additional U.S. public transit agencies that have not yet named a specific ZEB partner and where NFI will now compete for the contracts.
  • The FTA has now awarded U.S. public transit agencies Low-No grants to procure NFI buses and charging infrastructure for six consecutive years.
  • Together with agencies across America, we continue to drive forward zero-emission, clean and accessible mobility.

South Africa Building Installation Industry Report 2021 with Focus on Electricity Energy Efficiency for Buildings - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Other Construction & Property, Engineering, Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Sustainable building, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Energy, Construction, Thermodynamics, Building engineering, Building insulation, Insulators

The "Building Installation Industry in South Africa 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Building Installation Industry in South Africa 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report focuses on the building installations sector in South Africa - with a focus on electricity energy efficiency for buildings.
  • Building Installation Sector in South Africa:
    The building installation sector consists of activities involving the fitting of equipment to buildings, such as plumbing, insulation, lighting, heating and air-conditioning, sprinkler systems, lifts, electrical work, shopfitting and fitting of certain plants.
  • A major trend driving new installations is the move to make buildings greener to lower energy and water costs and carbon emissions.

Canadian Solar Publishes Its 2020 Sustainability Report

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Sustainable development, Renewable energy

GUELPH, ON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which presents the Company's commitments, progress and achievements towards contributing to a better and more sustainable future from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective.

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  • GUELPH, ON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which presents the Company's commitments, progress and achievements towards contributing to a better and more sustainable future from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective.
  • By 2025, Canadian Solar aims to increase the share of its global female workforce to 40% (from 35% in 2020) and its female share in management positions to 30% (from 22% in 2020).
  • Ms. Hanbing Zhang, Chief Sustainability Officer, added, "For Canadian Solar, sustainability is more than just environmental sustainability.
  • Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.