Sustainable building

Expertise.com Study Ranks Most and Least Energy Efficient States in 2021

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Articles, Energy, Energy economics, Nature, Energy policy, Energy efficiency, Environmental design, Sustainable building, Energy industry, Efficient energy use, House energy rating

The study examines all 50 states and provides overall scores based on energy consumption and policies.

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  • The study examines all 50 states and provides overall scores based on energy consumption and policies.
  • California ranks #1 as the most energy-efficient state overall based on its low energy consumption per capita and progressive climate-related policies.
  • Minnesota earns high scores with the most climate-friendly energy policies, and Rhode Island consumes the least amount of energy per capita.
  • To view the complete report and list of most and least energy-efficient states in 2021, visit: https://www.expertise.com/research/most-and-least-energy-efficient-states
    Top 10 Most Energy Efficient States in the U.S.

Making homes more energy efficient to reduce energy bills, create jobs, and cut pollution

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Articles, Energy, Sustainable development, Emissions reduction, Climate change policy, Low-energy building, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Draft:Beneficial Electrification, Green building

By helping Canadians make their homes more energy efficient, the Government of Canada is making it easier for them to reduce their energy bills and making their lives more affordable.

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  • By helping Canadians make their homes more energy efficient, the Government of Canada is making it easier for them to reduce their energy bills and making their lives more affordable.
  • This will cut pollution, create jobs and growth, and build a cleaner future for all Canadians.
  • The new Canada Greener Homes Grant will help make the lives of homeowners across the country more affordable by reducing their energy bills and making their homes more energy efficient.
  • Home energy retrofits that reduce consumption of heating oil and natural gas will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving money.

Worldwide Acoustic Insulation Industry to 2026 - Players Include Knauf Insulation, Owens Corning and BASF Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Thermodynamics, Transport phenomena, Insulators, Heat transfer, Thermal protection, Building materials, Sustainable building, Thermal insulation, Building insulation, Insulation, Pollution, Cellulose insulation

Further, the acoustic insulation market's end users include Building & Construction, Transportation, Manufacturing & Processing, and Others.

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  • Further, the acoustic insulation market's end users include Building & Construction, Transportation, Manufacturing & Processing, and Others.
  • The Asia Pacific is estimated to gain the highest market share of the acoustic insulation market.
  • The global acoustic insulation market is majorly influenced by the constant increase in sound pollution-associated standards worldwide.
  • This report provides the acoustic insulation market industry's growth across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, rest of the world.

CAGC Foundation Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Environmental design, Low-energy building, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Zero-energy building, Natural environment, Articles, Construction

The Scholarship committee distributed $12,000 to eight very deserving students who will no doubt be great assets to our industry!

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  • The Scholarship committee distributed $12,000 to eight very deserving students who will no doubt be great assets to our industry!
  • Zeb is a former scholarship award winner (2019) that has moved from Blue Ridge Community College to the Construction Management program at Western Carolina University.
  • Congratulation to these winners, and all the candidates for choosing a career in such an exciting and rewarding industry!
  • For more information regarding the winners (including photos) and the CAGC Foundation Scholarship program, please visit www.cagc.org or call Chelsea Andujar at 704/372-1450 ext.

Installed Building Products Announces Upcoming Investor Conference Schedule

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Building Systems, Finance, Manufacturing, Home Goods, Building materials, Construction, Building engineering, Architecture, Insulators, Heat transfer, Sustainable building, Thermal protection, Fireproofing, Installation, Building insulation, Roof

Installed Building Products, Inc. (the Company or IBP) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced that on June 1, 2021, Michael Miller, Chief Financial Officer, and Jeffrey Hire, President of External Affairs, are scheduled to attend the virtual KeyBanc Industrials & Basic Materials Conference.

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  • Installed Building Products, Inc. (the Company or IBP) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced that on June 1, 2021, Michael Miller, Chief Financial Officer, and Jeffrey Hire, President of External Affairs, are scheduled to attend the virtual KeyBanc Industrials & Basic Materials Conference.
  • Installed Building Products, Inc. is one of the nation's largest new residential insulation installers and is a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors and other products for residential and commercial builders located in the continental United States.
  • The Company manages all aspects of the installation process for its customers, from direct purchase and receipt of materials from national manufacturers to its timely supply of materials to job sites and quality installation.
  • The Company offers its portfolio of services for new and existing single-family and multi-family residential and commercial building projects from its national network of over 190 branch locations.

Worldwide Nonresidential Green Buildings Industry to 2030 - Major Players Include Turner, Clark Construction and AECOM Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environment, Articles, Sustainable development, Natural environment, Sustainable urban planning, Building engineering, Sustainability, Low-energy building, Green building, Sustainable building

It places the market within the context of the wider nonresidential green buildings market, and compares it with other markets.

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  • It places the market within the context of the wider nonresidential green buildings market, and compares it with other markets.
  • It compares the nonresidential green buildings market with other segments of the nonresidential green buildings market by size and growth, historic and forecast.
  • According to the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) report, green buildings can reduce carbon emission by 34% and consume 25% less energy than the conventional buildings.
  • Moreover, increased concerns of global warming resulted in sustainable and ecofriendly activities increased the demand for Nonresidential green building market.

Toyota Canada Parts Distribution Centre Receives Zero Carbon Building Certification

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Articles, Natural environment, Nature, Low-energy building, Sustainable architecture, Building engineering, Sustainable building, Environmental design, Green building, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Zero-energy building, Carbon footprint

b'CLARINGTON, ON, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ -The Toyota Canada Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC), a facility with 44,356 square-metres of warehouse and office space in Clarington, Ontario, has been awarded Zero Carbon Building Design certification by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), making it one of the most environmentally sustainable buildings of its kind in the country.\n"In this critical decade of climate action, corporate leadership is essential," said Thomas Mueller, President & CEO, Canada Green Building Council.

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  • b'CLARINGTON, ON, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ -The Toyota Canada Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC), a facility with 44,356 square-metres of warehouse and office space in Clarington, Ontario, has been awarded Zero Carbon Building Design certification by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), making it one of the most environmentally sustainable buildings of its kind in the country.\n"In this critical decade of climate action, corporate leadership is essential," said Thomas Mueller, President & CEO, Canada Green Building Council.
  • "\nCaGBC\'s Zero Carbon Building Standard is Canada\'s first green building program to make carbon emissions the key indicator for building performance.
  • "Zero Carbon Building certification is an acknowledgement of our efforts to go above and beyond - not only to meet our own sustainability targets, but to limit our carbon footprint for future generations.
  • In 2004, CaGBC established the LEED green building rating system in Canada and developed the first Zero Carbon Building Standard in 2017.

MiTek Launches Modular Initiative With Danny Forster & Architecture Partnership

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Building engineering, Sustainable building, Construction, Modular building, Modular design, Engineering, Articles, Modularity, Danny Forster

MiTek\'s Modular initiative will look to innovate at every step of the process and, half a century after it was first touted as the next great thing, finally make modular mainstream.\nThe core of MiTek\'s Modular initiative is the development of a Modular Activation Platform (MAP) that will simplify constructing a modular building, even for those who have no previous experience with modular.

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  • MiTek\'s Modular initiative will look to innovate at every step of the process and, half a century after it was first touted as the next great thing, finally make modular mainstream.\nThe core of MiTek\'s Modular initiative is the development of a Modular Activation Platform (MAP) that will simplify constructing a modular building, even for those who have no previous experience with modular.
  • "This will democratize modular--which means revolutionizing the building industry," says DF&A principal Danny Forster, whose own work in modular design attests to his belief in the technology.
  • Learn more at www.mii.com .\nFounded by Danny Forster in 2007, DF&A is an award-winning, multi-faceted architecture firm based in New York City.
  • Founder Danny Forster is an architect, producer, speaker, and expert on modular design.

Granite Joins United Nations Global Compact, Furthers Sustainability Commitment

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Professional services, Environment, Other Construction & Property, Human resources, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Articles, Sustainable development, Sustainability, Sustainable urban planning, Sustainable building, Sustainable design, Sustainable Development Goals, Millennium Development Goals

b'Granite (NYSE:GVA) has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world\'s largest corporate sustainability initiative, underscoring its focus on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance issues.

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  • b'Granite (NYSE:GVA) has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world\'s largest corporate sustainability initiative, underscoring its focus on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance issues.
  • "Granite is dedicated to engaging in collaborative projects which advance the broader development goals of the UN, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Adopted by the United Nations in 2015, the goals serve as a universal call to action to end poverty and protect the planet.\n"Aligning Granite\'s sustainability strategy with the UN\'s Sustainable Development Goals puts our efforts in the context of global sustainable development," Granite Sustainability Specialist Raven Adams explained.
  • For more information, visit graniteconstruction.com , and connect with Granite on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210517005939/en/\n'

Virtual Marketplace For Wisconsin Housing Alliance Unveiled

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Building engineering, Modular building, Sustainable building, Construction, Architecture

b'MADISON, Wis., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Amy Bliss, President of the Wisconsin Housing Alliance today unveiled a state of the art online virtual marketplace of factory built homes available in the Beaver State.

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  • b'MADISON, Wis., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Amy Bliss, President of the Wisconsin Housing Alliance today unveiled a state of the art online virtual marketplace of factory built homes available in the Beaver State.
  • "For Wisconsin, it\'s happening now.
  • "\nThe Wisconsin Housing Alliance is a business trade group that represents manufacturers, retailers of and lenders for manufactured and modular homes in Wisconsin.
  • It also represents community owners and operators.\nThe members of the Wisconsin Housing Allianceare dedicated to providing safe, affordable, high-performance homes to individuals and families in communities across Wisconsin.