Rome Termini Station Renews Its Legacy: L35 Architects Redefines Italy's Largest Intermodal Hub
The Restoration of the View Toward the Servian Wall. Photography: Simón García Roma Termini, one of the busiest stations in Europe with 200 million annual visitors and a symbol of modernity in the Italian capital, has undergone a strategic transformation that strengthens its role as a central hub for urban mobility and commerce. One of the key aspects of this project was opening up the view toward the Servian Walls from the main hall, restoring visitors' visual connection to this...
American Concrete Institute Publishes Code Requirements for Low-Carbon Concrete
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich - The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 323, has released ACI CODE-323-24: Low-Carbon Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary. The Code provides provisions for concrete where reduced global warming potential (GWP) is required. The Code was developed by a consensus process and provides commentary along with references for the user desiring to study individual questions in greater detail. The Code may be adopted as a stand-alone code or can...
Materials Compass by One Click LCA Opens the World's Largest Product Carbon Database for Building and Infrastructure Designers
The new tool gives access to the construction industry's largest sustainability dataset of over 250,000 products. Finding and choosing lower-carbon products allows reductions that can exceed one-third of total carbon footprint. October 29, 2024 — According to a WBGC study, buildings are responsible for 39% of global energy related carbon emissions, with 11% from materials and construction. Further, a global 2024 study by One Click LCA demonstrates that up to 90% of construction professionals...
Western Recommends Fall Inspections to Protect Parking Structures, Building Exteriors from Harsh Winter Conditions
St. Louis, MO - With the changing season comes freeze-thaw cycles, falling pine needles and leaves, organic growth, and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a building or structure’s exterior if not maintained properly. Facility managers and building owners must be proactive in protecting their investments, and one of the most effective ways to do this is by conducting an annual fall building inspection. This preventive measure can help identify potential maintenance issues before...
FK Architecture Designs Ekos at Allegro Affordable Independent Senior Housing Community; Celebrates Grand Opening
Photo credit: FK Architecture Naples, FL – FK Architecture is pleased to announce the grand opening of Ekos at Allegro, an independent, affordable senior living facility the firm has designed. The grand opening will take place on November 4, 2024, at 8455 Rattlesnake Hammock Road in Naples, FL. The property is adjacent to the Cadenza at Hacienda Lakes senior housing complex, which FK also designed. Ekos at Allegro is designed to meet the needs of Naples-area residents, who make b...
Clark Pacific Pledges Commitment to Low-Carbon Concrete in Alignment with White House Initiative to Cut Industry Emissions
Joins collective effort to decarbonize the concrete industry through innovation SACRAMENTO, October 22, 2024 – Clark Pacific, a leading provider of prefabricated systems transforming building design and construction, today announced its commitment to reduce cement content by 25 percent below the requirements set by Marin County and Santa Monica’s low-carbon concrete ordinances for precast. This effort supports a new initiative by the White House to bolster innovative and clean constructi...
National Institute of Building Sciences Applauds Earthquake Resilience Legislation to Prepare Nation for Future Events
he Earthquake Resilience Act introduced by U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin would direct federal agencies to develop seismic design standards and guidelines for lifeline infrastructure (WASHINGTON, DC) – On the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) leadership joined U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, CA-15, in his announcement of critical legislation to improve the nation’s preparation for and recovery from earthquakes. The Earthquake Resilienc...
Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
The DC optimized system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs Canada’s first certified zero-carbon building, the evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park, is saving around $120,000 per year on energy costs. Project exemplifies that net-positive energy production can be achieved on a commercial basis. The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo,...
$80.5M Queens Municipal Garage wins DBIA National Award
The community space roofing is an extensive green roof, which means it sits on a platform above the actual structure below. The roof features pavers and several planters (a green ring) along the perimeter, as well as a grass and plant area with locally-originated plants and pollinator attractants in the center and surrounding roof-based mechanical systems in the section adjacent to the garage structure. Photo by Michael Worthington $80.5 Million Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage a...
Top Economist for Cement and Concrete Industries Reveals 2025 Construction Forecast
Predicts The Fed’s recent interest rates cut could be just the beginning of a downward trend Washington, D.C. — Ed Sullivan, the Chief Economist and Sr. Vice President of Market Intelligence for the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — which represents America’s cement manufacturers — says the Federal Reserve’s recent move to lower interest rates coupled with easing inflation signals a significant retreat in interest rate levels by the end of next year … all to the benefit of construction activ...
Video: New Roundabout Under Construction at McIver and Old Florence Roads in Darlington County
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