The Young Champions of the Earth prize is the United Nations Environment Programme's leading initiative to engage youth in tackling the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Seven winners were announced in December 2020. The winners are given funding…
A Unique FRP Repair System Receives ICC-ES Certification: QuakeWrap Inc.
ICC-ES reports QuakeWrap FRP structural repair materials like the carbon and glass fiber pictured here meet or exceed 2021 IBC and other regional building…
High Strength Thermoplastic Drainage Pipe Added To Master Municipal Construction Documents
Allows State-of-the-Art Alternative for British Columbia Infrastructure Projects HILLIARD, Ohio – Thermoplastic polypropylene (PP) pipe has been…
Skanska invests EUR 76M, about SEK 770M, in a new office building in Prague, Czech Republic
Skanska invests EUR 76M, about SEK 770M, in the first phase of Port7, a mixed-use project located in Prague, Czech Republic. The ten-story office building will have a total leasable area of around 27,700 square meters, with two underground parking levels.…
WSP USA Office First in Boston to Receive Fitwel v2.1 CI Certification
WSP led the Fitwel v2.1 certification process for its new workplace that incorporates multiple features that support a healthier, more energy-efficient workplace environment. BOSTON — The new Boston office of WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional…
New Mix Could Double Concrete’s Carbon Uptake
Marian Velay Lizancos and her students are developing concrete that can sequester carbon dioxide more successfully and efficiently than traditional mixes. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete is not glamorous. It…
USGBC Top 10 States for LEED in 2020: Healthcare, Schools, Offices Account for More Than 60% of Green Building Certifications
2020 revealed the importance of healthy, green buildings in supporting people and communities Massachusetts ranks No. 1 with Washington and Illinois rounding out the top three California ranks #1 for LEED green building professionals WASHINGTON, D.C. — The…
With Millions Raised, EnergyX Solutions Aims to Help Lead the Clean Energy Revolution
One company has plans to help transform buildings across North America TORONTO, Canada – With $5 million in dilutive and non-dilutive funding raised and 100% growth each year, EnergyX Solutions is in a position to help lead the clean energy…
New U.S. Embassy in London Receives Award of Excellence from Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), a leading international organization in the field of tall buildings and urban sustainability, honored the U.S. Embassy in London as a 2020 Award of Excellence Winner in the Best Tall Building Under 100…
Project Frog adds a new metal Kit-of-parts OPTION to its collection of componentized buildings
Non-Combustible Solution Ideally Suited for K-12 and Higher Education Projects; Improves Design Efficiency, Shortens Build Cycles and Reduces Costs San Francisco, CA – Project Frog, a leader in developing scalable Industrialized Construction…
