Sustainable building

Woolpert's Federal Market Promotes from Within to Strengthen, Expand, Diversify

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Articles, Construction, Energy in the United States, Companies, LEED Professional Exams, Sustainable building, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Landscape architecture, AEG, Professional certification, Architecture

He is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional who holds advanced certification in LEED AP Building Design + Construction.

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  • He is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional who holds advanced certification in LEED AP Building Design + Construction.
  • It\'s important to us to take care of our current and repeat clients and help them achieve their mission," Brown said.
  • "\nWoolpert Project Manager John Martin also was moved to the federal market from Woolpert\'s landscape architecture discipline, underscoring the firm\'s architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) bench strength.
  • "We\'re the right size firm to offer AEG expertise and support for federal and military clients, from planning through completion, around the world.

Global Multifamily Modular and Prefabricated Housing Construction Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impacts, Growth and Change to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Building engineering, Sustainable building, Construction, Housing in the United States, Prefabricated home, Modular building, Modular construction, Architecture, Real estate

The market is expected to reach $27.73 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7%.\nMajor players in the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market are Guerdon Modular Buildings, ATCO, Laing O\'Rourke, Red Sea International Company, Vinci Construction Grands Projets, Bouygues Construction, Skanska AB, Kleusberg GmbH & Co. KG, Algeco, Katerra.\nThe multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market consists of sales revenue earned by companies that are engaged in the construction of multifamily modular and prefabricated homes.

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  • The market is expected to reach $27.73 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7%.\nMajor players in the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market are Guerdon Modular Buildings, ATCO, Laing O\'Rourke, Red Sea International Company, Vinci Construction Grands Projets, Bouygues Construction, Skanska AB, Kleusberg GmbH & Co. KG, Algeco, Katerra.\nThe multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market consists of sales revenue earned by companies that are engaged in the construction of multifamily modular and prefabricated homes.
  • This method is used to increase housing production by accelerating construction time and reducing construction costs.\nThe benefits associated with modular construction is projected to contribute to the growth of the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market.
  • Global Multifamily Modular and Prefabricated Housing Construction Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n6.2.
  • Global Multifamily Modular and Prefabricated Housing Construction Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n'

Chief Christiansen Recognized With the SFI President’s Award for Leadership

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Forest certification, Sustainable building, Forestry, Pulp and paper industry, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, SFI, Natural environment, Sustainability

b'WASHINGTON and OTTAWA , May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced today that USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen is the winner of the 2021 SFI President\xe2\x80\x99s Award.

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  • b'WASHINGTON and OTTAWA , May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced today that USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen is the winner of the 2021 SFI President\xe2\x80\x99s Award.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cShe is truly an enthusiastic partner, and this award recognizes her efforts to advance better choices for our planet and people\xe2\x80\x94the theme of this year\xe2\x80\x99s SFI conference.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cThank you.
  • Christiansen and her team have supported SFI and Project Learning Tree , SFI\xe2\x80\x99s signature education program, in multiple ways.
  • SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments.

North American Passive House Network Announces the completed Program Schedule of the PH2021 Conference

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Low-energy building, Sustainable building, Passive house, Construction, Passive, House, Euthenics, Academic disciplines

"This program is meant to connect the dots between the potential of Passive House and everyone\'s future planning.

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The Nature Conservancy of Canada and West Fraser Win SFI Conservation Leadership Award

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Forestry, Forest certification, Sustainable building, Pulp and paper industry, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Nature Conservancy of Canada, SFI, The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited

b'WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) presented the 2021 Leadership in Conservation Award to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and SFI-certified company West Fraser, today.

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  • b'WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) presented the 2021 Leadership in Conservation Award to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and SFI-certified company West Fraser, today.
  • SFI, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and West Fraser are collaborating to ensure that conservation outcomes in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s sustainably managed forests are fully recognized and contribute toward Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Target 1 goals for conservation protection.
  • Members of the OECM coalition include SFI, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Shad Foundation, and the Forest Products Association of Canada.
  • SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments.

DuPont™ Froth-Pak™ Spray Foam Introduces New Formulation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Building materials, Energy conservation, Spray foam, Sustainable building, Thermal protection, Thermodynamics, Transport phenomena

This product is compliant with currently enacted, as well as draft, U.S. State Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and Canadian GWP regulations.

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  • This product is compliant with currently enacted, as well as draft, U.S. State Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and Canadian GWP regulations.
  • We\'re committed to delivering better solutions that address climate change, drive the circular economy, deliver safer solutions and help communities thrive.
  • "\nThis latest innovation from DuPont represents the next step forward in the evolution of the Froth-Pak brand, introduced more than 50 years ago.
  • Froth-Pak is the all-in-one self-contained and easily portable low-pressure spray foam kit designed for professional contractors.

Cradle to Cradle® Inspired "Project Legacy" Building, Designed by William McDonough + Partners, Comes to Life

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Industrial ecology, Cradle-to-cradle design, Environmental design, Sustainable building, Sustainable design, Natural environment, Wood veneer, Design, Grain cradle, Wood

"We designed this school to be like a living, breathing organism, native to and a part of its environment.

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  • "We designed this school to be like a living, breathing organism, native to and a part of its environment.
  • What an astonishing privilege to have a building that embodies the principles of the actual pedagogy that is taught in the university\'s curriculum.
  • Constructed by a local Hunter Douglas factory, the UEAN WonderFrame is a modular, multi-functional building system designed for quick assembly and constructed of commonly available materials.
  • achieved Cradle to Cradle Bronze V3.1 certification for their Linea Domus (wood veneer panels) product line and Cradle to Cradle Basic V3.1 certification for Linea Supreme (wood faced doors).

TopBuild to Participate in Fireside Chat at J.P. Morgan’s Homebuilding and Building Products Conference

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Insulators, Heat transfer, Thermal protection, Building materials, Sustainable building, Classical mechanics, Insulation, XC2, Building insulation, Thermal insulation, Dynamical systems, Physical sciences

b'DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material products to the U.S. construction industry, announced that Robert Buck, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John Peterson, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a live fireside chat at J.P. Morgan\xe2\x80\x99s Homebuilding and Building Products Conference on Thursday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.\nThe 35-minute presentation will be webcast.

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  • b'DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material products to the U.S. construction industry, announced that Robert Buck, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John Peterson, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a live fireside chat at J.P. Morgan\xe2\x80\x99s Homebuilding and Building Products Conference on Thursday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.\nThe 35-minute presentation will be webcast.
  • We provide insulation and building material services nationwide through TruTeam\xc2\xae, which has approximately 200 branches, and through Service Partners\xc2\xae which distributes insulation and building material products from approximately 75 branches.
  • We leverage our national footprint to gain economies of scale while capitalizing on our local market presence to forge strong relationships with our customers.
  • To learn more about TopBuild please visit our website at www.topbuild.com .\n'

Minnesota SFI Implementation Committee Wins Award for Engaging Youth on Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Conservation

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Forest certification, Sustainable building, Forestry, Pulp and paper industry, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Natural environment, SFI, Sustainability

b'WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) is pleased to announce the Minnesota SFI Implementation Committee as the 2021 winner of the SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award.

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  • b'WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) is pleased to announce the Minnesota SFI Implementation Committee as the 2021 winner of the SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award.
  • This award recognizes the exceptional work done by the grassroots network of 34 SFI Implementation Committees across the U.S. and Canada.
  • We also work tirelessly to conserve at-risk species including bats and are thrilled with the Minnesota SFI Implementation Committee\xe2\x80\x99s leadership,\xe2\x80\x9d said Kathy Abusow, SFI\xe2\x80\x99s President and CEO.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe Minnesota SFI Implementation Committee is being recognized for its commitment to broadening awareness of Indigenous cultural values and species at risk.

Sustainable Construction Products Company Pretred Announces $3 Million Investment

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Articles, Water conservation, Sustainable development, Natural environment, Energy conservation, Sustainable building, Rubber, Energy conversion, Recycling, Plastic recycling, Tire, Green building

b'INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pretred, a Colorado-based company that produces industrial barriers from >95% recycled materials, has announced a $3 million seed investment led by HG Ventures, the corporate venture arm of The Heritage Group.

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  • b'INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pretred, a Colorado-based company that produces industrial barriers from >95% recycled materials, has announced a $3 million seed investment led by HG Ventures, the corporate venture arm of The Heritage Group.
  • Pretred will use this investment to scale its US-based tire and plastic recycling process to meet the growing demand for green construction products.
  • "We believe that Pretred is a pioneer in the manufacture of green construction materials by fashioning beautiful, rugged, and environmentally-responsible construction products from some of the worst polluting materials in the world.
  • We invest in deals ranging from $1-10 million as a lead or syndicate partner, with additional capital set aside for follow-ons.\n'