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The last Environmental Performance of Buildings Directive revision introduces the life-cycle GWP of new buildings pursuant to Article 7(2). In the coming years, when not currently applying, Member States shall publish and notify to the Commission a roadmap detailing the introduction of limit values on the total cumulative life-cycle GWP of all new buildings. In practice, embodied energy of buildings will be regulated. Rather than being a barrier, these requirements should push for a more GWP and cost-efficient structural design. The ECCS experts have prepared a full package of autumn webinars to help you master low-carbon steel structures. In Webinar 1, Florentia Kavoura and Alper Kanyilmaz will demonstrate how you can use “composite action” to reduce the embodied carbon in steel construction.  Steel concrete composite construction is the Best Available Technology to minimize embodied carbon, maximizing resource efficiency and reducing cost, without committing long spans and functionality. 🔗 Full program for Autumn Webinars: https://lnkd.in/dT-bXbhz 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dGuMYYnp

Only one day left to register. Durability not only extends the lifespan of concrete structures but also contributes to sustainability and reduces overall lifecycle costs. However, many specifiers are not yet familiar with the latest solutions to significantly enhance concrete’s durability and service life. Join us on July 10 for an insightful webinar where our experts will explain what Hard-Cem is and how it can benefit your projects. https://bit.ly/3ztHevs

🌟 Exciting News: ACI Certification in Concrete Mix Design Basics! 🌟 I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve earned my certification in Concrete Mix Design Basics from the American Concrete Institute (ACI)! This certification has deepened my understanding of creating optimized concrete mixes, focusing on key aspects such as strength, durability, workability, and cost-efficiency. With this new knowledge, I’m better equipped to ensure that every project I work on meets the highest standards of quality and sustainability. The course covered essential topics like balancing material ratios, enhancing structural performance, and implementing eco-friendly practices. I'm eager to apply these skills to deliver high-quality, resilient, and sustainable concrete solutions. #ConcreteMixDesign #ACICertified #CivilEngineering #ConstructionInnovation #ProfessionalDevelopment #Sustainability #StructuralEngineering

Is "building decarbonization" more than just a buzzword in today's construction industry? YES! Targets for reducing the environmental impacts of construction practices, materials and building operations are changing how we build. PIMA - Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association was pleased to partner with Architectural West to share our thoughts on decarbonization strategies, and how polyiso insulation products play integral roles in meeting today's design goals. Click the link to access the online article. https://lnkd.in/eAdEAFn3

What do you think about this article? Monthly Monitor | September 2024 The use of timber in construction Decarbonisation is a global megatrend which is influencing the materials used in construction. Rather than concrete or steel, timber is increasingly being used in buildings, reducing the carbon footprint, cost and construction time of new developments. Using timber for construction is also a very effective way of locking up carbon, absorbing more from the atmosphere during its growth than the energy expended in growing, harvesting and processing. This is central to tackling climate change. The use of timber in mass construction Pablo van der Lugt’s recent publication Tomorrow’s Timber is a brilliant atlas of the many new large-scale construction projects from around the world that are choosing wood over steel and concrete. Until recently it was rare to see timber buildings over a few storeys tall. Now, mass timber buildings above 30 metres are more common. One example is the Brock Commons Tallwood House building at the University of Figure 1: Brock Commons building extends to 15,120 sq. m. British Columbia, an 18-storey residence block with a floor structure consisting of 5-ply cross laminated timber (CLT) panels supported on glue-laminated timber (glulam) columns.

[#PointOfView] 🌱 Can we envision a more environmentally friendly concrete? Facing climate challenges, the construction industry is exploring solutions to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint: innovative formulations, use of bio-based materials, and more sustainable production processes. Concrete is evolving to maintain its structural integrity while better aligning with the demands of sustainable construction. 📖 Dive into our article to discover how the construction sector is reinventing itself! 👇 Link in the comments

If you're interested in comparing the embodied carbon, cost, and speed of mass timber and other building systems, check out WoodWorks' new series, which we developed collaboratively with KL&A Engineers and Builders / KL&A Team Carbon. Authors: KL&A Engineers & Builders / KL&A Team Carbon | Alexis Feitel, PE and Greg Kingsley, PhD, PE Contributors: KL&A Engineers & Builders / KL&A Team Carbon | Brent Kehoe, PE and Andy Paddock, PE WoodWorks | Erin Kinder, PE, SE, LEED AP and Ashley Cagle PE, SE The Mass Timber Comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Series Introduction details aspects common to all studies in the series, including methodology, approach, scope, and code compliance of the comparative designs, LCA, and dollar cost analyses. Get your copy: https://lnkd.in/e9duXM6t

What's this, another preprint available?! Check out our paper titled "A Steel Element Reuse Ontology for Building Audits in Circular Construction" 🏗. We used a multi-step method including interviews and surveys to discover what information should be gathered in pre-demolition audits to determine structural steel element reuse. This information was then formalized into an ontology to illustrate informational dependency. TL;DR: Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most important factors for steel element reuse are economic and technical (condition and quality). 📰 https://lnkd.in/ezENdSQv Thanks to Leonhard Schönfelder for leading the investigation and co-authors Meliha Honic and Catherine De Wolf!