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[#PointOfView] 🌍 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a key tool for evaluating the environmental footprint of buildings from beginning to end. From raw material extraction to demolition, including the years of operation, LCA considers every phase of the life cycle to guide sustainable construction. 🏗️ Discover how LCA can transform industry practices by encouraging more responsible choices and more sustainable buildings. 👇 Link to the podcast in the comments:

The circular economy and the potential gains from working in parallel with MMC Construction. Please click on the link below to listen to the full interview between Dominic Coyne and Steve Gilchrist #buildspace #deliberatelydifferent #circulareconomy #mmc

[#ConstructingSustainableFuture]   Lightweight construction represents the convergence of construction with environmental, economic, and social considerations. A new way of thinking, it emphasizes using lightweight materials to reduce environmental footprint and optimize the consumption of resources while ensuring high performance and productivity.   Tune into Constructing New Wor(l)ds to explore this forward-thinking solution for the future of building.

Have you ever wondered what the future of energy-efficient buildings looks like? In this episode, we dive deep into that topic with Mickael Micmacher, an expert in ecological building and energy efficiency. Mickael shares his journey from France to Quebec and his mission to promote eco-friendly construction materials. We also touch on the importance of looking at a building's full life cycle when considering its ecological impact. Check out the full episode here: Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eyzBGfaF #realestate #realestatepodcast #realestateinvesting

https://lnkd.in/gCi5X88r I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on The Building Code Podcast to discuss a topic that I’m deeply passionate about: The Long-Term Impact of Sustainability in Construction. It was an exciting conversation where we explored how sustainable practices are not just a trend but a necessity for the future of our industry. From building science to high-performance homes, we delved into how thoughtful construction can lead to structures that stand the test of time, benefiting both our clients and the environment. If you're interested in the future of construction and what it takes to build homes that last, I’d love for you to give it a listen! #TheBuildingCode #BuiltWithBuildertrend #SustainableBuilding #HighPerformanceHomes #BuildingScience #ConstructionInnovation

The latest 21CC podcast asks how we might jump off the ‘Conveyor Belt of Doom’ – the linear way we build now, where materials make a one-way trip from the earth to landfill, driving global heating and destroying habitats. Listen here: https://brnw.ch/21wOSa2 Circular construction – using old buildings to build new ones – is eminently doable in theory, but it requires the birth of a whole new industry inside the one we have now. We speak to Gretchen Worth and Jennifer Minner authors of a seminal report from Cornell University on how one of the world’s biggest economies, the State of New York, could jump off the conveyor belt by going circular with construction. We meet Michael Moradiellos del Molino of Drees & Sommer and Frederik Jacobs of CONIX RDBM Advisors, the team behind two landmark office-tower refurbishments that made material re-use a central goal in Brussels, a city that now requires developers to embrace “urban mining”. And we hear from Diego Padilla-Philipps of WSP a structural engineer involved in the redevelopment of London’s Elephant & Castle, which used 96 tonnes of steel from existing buildings there, preventing around 125 tonnes of CO2 from going into the atmosphere. #ciob #construction #building #circularcontstruction #structuralengineer #structuralengineering #21cc #podcast #loveconstruction #sustainability

It was great to sit down with Caroline Murray to discuss ways to recycle drywall and how to make our construction projects more sustainable.   If you have questions on how to make your next project more sustainable, reach out!

Discover the Future of Sustainable Building with EIFS. Terraco’s Product Systems Manager, Tom Ryle, joined Julianne Tolentino on Construction Week Middle East's podcast to discuss the transformative impact of Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS) in the Middle East. Dive into this insightful conversation to learn how EIFS is revolutionising sustainable, efficient building design and how Terraco is empowering designers and developers to elevate their projects with EIFS. Catch this in-depth exploration of innovation and sustainability – now available on Terraco’s YouTube Channel. Click the link below to listen and subscribe for more industry insights. . . . #TerracoPodcast #EIFSInnovation #SustainableBuilding #ConstructionWeekPodcast #BuildBetter #EIFS #ETICS #EWI #ThermalInsulation

Listen up! Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga and VP of Innovation & Market Development Ryan Cialdella recently hosted Build With Strength's Concrete Credentials podcast, offering their insights on concrete innovation at Ozinga and the wider industry's embrace of new materials and methods to enhance sustainability. Hear the podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/gjAjHMCD "We are continuing to look at new materials that are out there. And as you mentioned, death by a thousand cuts - just a little bit here, a little bit there. And we're getting far, we're getting close. But I do believe there's going to be this tipping point, where we're going to have to see some of these innovative materials, these newer technologies - whether it's through carbon capture and sequestration or taking other waste materials and figuring out how do we carbonate them - and almost come up with a carbon negative product to put in our concrete. To me, I really feel like that's going to be the next big move," Ryan said. In the podcast episode, Marty also shared more about the family company's history. Established in 1928 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Ozinga survived the Great Depression and World War II before becoming one of the first ready mix providers in the region. For four generations, the Ozinga team has continuously expanded its product and service offerings to meet the needs of builders throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and South Florida - all while pushing the boundaries of what's possible to deliver the highest quality, lowest carbon concrete materials. Back in 2017, Ozinga became the first supplier in the Chicago area to introduce CarbonCure into concrete mixes. Since then, Ozinga has supplied more than 863,000 truckloads carrying 6.8 million cubic yards of green concrete made with our technologies, translating to fleet-wide CarbonCure carbon savings equivalent to the annual carbon sequestration capacity of more than 79,000 acres of forest. Join us as we celebrate Ozinga's pursuit of excellence, innovation and its efforts elevate industry standards and promote sustainable construction practices. Here’s to their continued success and commitment to building a better future! #CarbonCure #Concrete #ConcreteInnovation #Ozinga

🌟 Revolutionizing Construction for a Greener Future! 🌱   Join Dustin Bowers, the dynamic CEO/CTO of PLAEX Building Systems Inc., on an inspiring journey toward sustainable construction solutions! 🏗️ With his diverse background in construction, fine arts and an unwavering passion for the environment, Dustin is on a mission to transform the construction industry.   At PLAEX, they're shaking up the game, by crafting eco-friendly building materials from recycled waste streams! 💡 Their secret weapon? Simple to use modular construction blocks that are turning heads and saving the planet, one block at a time. 🌎   In this week's electrifying episode of "Someone Like You," Dustin dives into the challenges of the construction world while showcasing how PLAEX's innovative approach is paving the way for a brighter, greener future. 🚀   But wait, there's more! Dustin reveals the incredible impacts expected from PLAEX's technology, including slashing carbon footprints and cutting down energy costs. 🌟 He also unveils their vision for a circular economy in construction, where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand.   As the conversation wraps up, Dustin leaves us with a powerful message: PLAEX is more than just about building structures; it's about raising the bar for quality, simplicity, and sustainability in every project. 🌟 So don't miss out on this awe-inspiring dialogue—it's a discussion you won't want to miss. 🎧✨ Click here: https://lnkd.in/g4XGFi8T PLAEX would like to thank Marco Pimental from Redbrick for assistance with this project.   #SustainableConstruction #GreenBuilding #Innovation #CircularEconomy #ClimateSolutions #EcoFriendly #BuildingMaterials #ReduceReuseRecycle #Inspiration #Podcast #Environment #GreenFuture