Built environment

cove.tool Announces Partnership with SolaBlock Will Focus Leveraging New Sustainability Consultant Feature

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Data Management, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Technology, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Architecture, Other Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Other Construction & Property, Partnership, Built environment, Building science, Science, AI

cove.tool, the AI-powered data engine transforming building design, is pleased to announce its official partnership with SolaBlock, an innovative construction and clean-tech startup company.

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  • cove.tool, the AI-powered data engine transforming building design, is pleased to announce its official partnership with SolaBlock, an innovative construction and clean-tech startup company.
  • SolaBlock will harness the capabilities of cove.tool’s revgen.tool product, which now includes a new AI-powered feature, design.assist.
  • When a customer encounters SolaBlock in the cove.tool engine, they instantly understand the distinctive combination of solar generation and aesthetic excellence it offers.
  • “The partnership between SolaBlock and cove.tool represents a strategic, long-term opportunity to drive sales and ultimately decarbonize the built environment,” says Eric Planey, CEO of SolaBlock.

UL Solutions Expands Verified Healthy Building Program to Advance Indoor Environmental Quality in New Construction

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Biophysical environment, Environment, BREEAM, Tenant, Built environment, Water, UL, WELL, LEED, Health

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced its new UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction, which empowers building owners and industry professionals to differentiate their new construction projects and support the health and wellness of future occupants. The new verification service is available for various new construction, redevelopment or tenant improvement projects, including commercial, industrial and multi-family residential buildings.

Key Points: 
  • The UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction is designed for new commercial, residential and industrial construction projects to help customers differentiate their project and appeal to potential occupants by demonstrating a commitment to better indoor environmental quality.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced its new UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction, which empowers building owners and industry professionals to differentiate their new construction projects and support the health and wellness of future occupants.
  • Through the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction program, customers can achieve one of four verification options:
    UL Verification Marks are globally recognized, and the verification process incorporates on-site measurements and visual inspections with a science-driven, expert-led approach to indoor environmental quality (IEQ).
  • The UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction was designed to work in tandem with third-party certification programs for sustainable buildings, including the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM), ENERGY STAR®, Fitwel, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the WELL Building Standard and more.

UL Solutions Expands Verified Healthy Building Program to Advance Indoor Environmental Quality in New Construction

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Biophysical environment, Environment, BREEAM, Tenant, Built environment, Water, UL, WELL, LEED, Health

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced its new UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction, which empowers building owners and industry professionals to differentiate their new construction projects and support the health and wellness of future occupants. The new verification service is available for various new construction, redevelopment or tenant improvement projects, including commercial, industrial and multi-family residential buildings.

Key Points: 
  • The UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction is designed for new commercial, residential and industrial construction projects to help customers differentiate their project and appeal to potential occupants by demonstrating a commitment to better indoor environmental quality.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced its new UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction, which empowers building owners and industry professionals to differentiate their new construction projects and support the health and wellness of future occupants.
  • Through the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction program, customers can achieve one of four verification options:
    UL Verification Marks are globally recognized, and the verification process incorporates on-site measurements and visual inspections with a science-driven, expert-led approach to indoor environmental quality (IEQ).
  • The UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction was designed to work in tandem with third-party certification programs for sustainable buildings, including the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM), ENERGY STAR®, Fitwel, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the WELL Building Standard and more.

A Collaborative of San Diego Design Leaders Reinvigorates the Design Center, Introduces Futuro Space

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Glass, SAN, Century, Transport, World Design Capital, California Department of Transportation, Senior, Fifth Avenue, California Department, History, Community, RDC, Balboa Park, FAIA, Collection, Futuro, AIA, ASLA, Built environment, City, State highway, C-3, Creativity, State, Architecture, American Institute, Urban Land Institute, PLA, Organization

“The San Diego Design Center is not just a building, but a place where history and creativity meet,” said Sean Slater, AIA, Senior Principal at RDC.

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  • “The San Diego Design Center is not just a building, but a place where history and creativity meet,” said Sean Slater, AIA, Senior Principal at RDC.
  • Groups Futuro has hosted include the Urban Land Institute (ULI San Diego-Tijuana), the American Institute of Architects (AIA San Diego), the San Diego Architectural Foundation, and Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3).
  • Futuro Space is currently working with World Design Capital San Diego-Tijuana to discuss strategies for the World Design Capital 2024 celebration events.
  • “The recent selection of San Diego as the World Design Capital adds an additional layer of importance to the activities at the Design Center and the launch of Futuro Space,” Slater said.

Bowman Appoints Mark Borushko to Grow Company’s Public and Private Sector Practice in the West

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Professional Services, Engineering, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Consulting, Growth, Knowledge, Transport, Strategic planning, Built environment, Management

In this role, Borushko will spearhead the expansion of Bowman’s comprehensive services across the Western United States while capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the private and public sectors.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, Borushko will spearhead the expansion of Bowman’s comprehensive services across the Western United States while capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the private and public sectors.
  • Operating from Bowman's Mesa, AZ, office, Borushko brings a proven track record of leading regional and national teams to achieve top-line revenue goals.
  • “The company’s diverse talent pool and growing Western presence are a powerful engine for growth,” said Borushko.
  • His proven leadership, coupled with this specialized knowledge, positions the Company to effectively address regional land development and infrastructure demands.

Bowman Acquires Trudell Consulting Engineers in Burlington, Vermont

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Engineering, Environment, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Landscape, Growth, TCE, Collection, Built environment, Acquisition, Architecture, Upstate New York, Workforce, Management

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of Trudell Consulting Engineers and its wholly owned Vermont Underground Locators subsidiary (collectively “TCE”), a multi-disciplinary engineering firm located just outside Burlington in Williston, Vermont.

Key Points: 
  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of Trudell Consulting Engineers and its wholly owned Vermont Underground Locators subsidiary (collectively “TCE”), a multi-disciplinary engineering firm located just outside Burlington in Williston, Vermont.
  • Led by current CEO and president Jeremy Matosky, PE, the firm provides civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying, utility locating and environmental services to clients throughout Vermont.
  • “TCE is a dynamic engineering firm in a growing market with an extremely talented collection of professionals,” said Gary Bowman, chairman and CEO of Bowman.
  • More detailed information on M&A activities, pipeline and guidance updates are provided in connection with scheduled quarterly and annual communications.

FMI Releases 2024 Engineering and Construction Industry Overview and First Quarter Outlook

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
FMI, Built environment, Sewage, Environment, Transport, Engineering, Water supply, Recreation, Construction, Management

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FMI Corporation , a leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, released the 2024 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview today.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FMI Corporation , a leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, released the 2024 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview today.
  • The report provides a comprehensive forecast for a broad range of construction and engineering segments in the U.S. and Canada for 2024.
  • Looking ahead, FMI expects engineering and construction spending forecast to end 2024 up 2% from 2023.
  • Companies across the built environment will need to have clear strategies, best-in-class operations and inspired leaders to capitalize on industry conditions and create resilient firms.

Elevate Quantum Adds Four New Members to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Level 3, Rocky Mountain PBS, Metropolitan Fiber Systems, Transport, University of Colorado Boulder, Commerce, Economic development, Former, Public policy, State, ICG, Metropolitan, Built environment, MFS, University, Small business, International trade, Quantum, Workforce, Zayo Group, Front Range Community College, Research, Office, Executive, National Council, Innovation, Museum, Management

DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Industry leaders join forces to ensure that Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming remain the premier quantum tech hub in America.

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  • Elevate Quantum, a designated TechHub by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "With the guidance of our new Board of Directors, Elevate Quantum is well-equipped to strengthen Colorado's position as the premier quantum tech hub in America," said Corban Tillemann-Dick, Chair of Elevate Quantum's Board of Directors and Founder and CEO of Maybell Quantum Industries.
  • Elevate Quantum , a designated TechHub by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "With the guidance of our new Board of Directors, Elevate Quantum is well-equipped to strengthen Colorado's position as the premier quantum tech hub in America," said Corban Tillemann-Dick, Chair of Elevate Quantum's Board of Directors and Founder and CEO of Maybell Quantum Industries.

National Institute of Building Sciences Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Nation

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Building, Interim, Congress, Research, Second Continental Congress, Whole, Community, Government, Golden, Housing, Climate change, Tax, Private sector, Capital Hilton, CD-ROM, Built environment, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Commission, Defense, War on poverty, NIBS, Palladium

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks five decades of significant contribution and service by the National Institute of Building Sciences to the U.S. built environment.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks five decades of significant contribution and service by the National Institute of Building Sciences to the U.S. built environment.
  • NIBS was officially established in August 1974, by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act, Public Law 93-383.
  • "This is our chance to honor the relationships we have formed, research we have developed, and stakeholders we continue to serve.
  • Two years later, the commission revealed a national labyrinth of building codes and standards lacking uniformity and modernization and identified the need for a national resource to provide solutions.

Holcim partners with Greentown Labs to accelerate climate tech for sustainable building

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Partnership, Knowledge, Electronics, Ecosystem, Built environment, Environment, Software, Incubator

Holcim is entering a partnership with Greentown Labs , the largest incubator of climate tech startups in North America, to accelerate open innovation for the decarbonization of the built environment.

Key Points: 
  • Holcim is entering a partnership with Greentown Labs , the largest incubator of climate tech startups in North America, to accelerate open innovation for the decarbonization of the built environment.
  • and Houston, Texas, gives Holcim prime access to promising startups focused on innovative and sustainable building solutions.
  • Nollaig Forrest, Chief Sustainability Officer, Holcim: “With our open innovation ecosystem, we partner with hundreds of startups worldwide to accelerate the shift to sustainable building.
  • Greentown mobilizes climate solutions by providing climate tech startups with the resources, knowledge, connections and equipment they need to thrive.