The Spring 2016 Digital Edition of Sustainable Construction is Now Available

The Spring 2016 edition of Sustainable Construction features the latest trends in the green building industry including the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System, Machine Technology and how Wearables are saving lives.

Mar 18, 2016

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Download the Spring 2016 Digital Edition of Sustainable Construction Magazine here.

IN THIS ISSUE:

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COVER STORY:

Envisioning More Sustainable Infrastructure
Skanska brings their experience with the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System to the 21-mile, $2.3 billion I-4 Ultimate expansion project in Orlando, FL

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Heavy Equipment Leaves Light Footprint on Conservation Projects

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Hybrids Aren't the Only Earthmovers That Can Cut Fuel Costs

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Investing in Worker Safety Through Wearable Technology

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Production Study Puts Equipment Technology to the Test

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Fuel for Thought: Propane's Evolution into the Off-highway Market

Like many newer green building materials, price can pose a barrier for entry.

Preparing the Fleet for Green Cement

January 24, 2025

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Making Strong Connections

January 14, 2025

Has Productivity Stalled in the Construction Trades?

January 9, 2025

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Why Compact Equipment Will Lead The Early Adoption Of Electrification

December 27, 2024

Concrete Materials

Preparing the Fleet for Green Cement

There can be drawbacks when incorporating green cement into your business model. Price and availability are barriers, but it can also have a steep learning curve in practical use.

Like many newer green building materials, price can pose a barrier for entry.

Labor & Workforce Development

Making Strong Connections

Total Asphalt Rejuvenation

Cynthia "Cindy" Powell reflects on her extensive career and experience in the industry, how it's changed, and the room it still has to grow.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Has Productivity Stalled in the Construction Trades?

Coast Pavement Services

For the past 50 years, while manufacturing and other sectors of industry have seen great leaps in overall productivity, that hasn't been the same story for the construction trades.

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Why Compact Equipment Will Lead The Early Adoption Of Electrification

Briggs & Stratton

Nick Moore from Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard) answered additional questions about electrification and the role compact equipment will play.

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Winterize Battery-Powered Equipment

Cold weather is here, and it's time for pros in many parts of the country to winterize their battery-powered equipment. Here's how to do it.

It's important that batteries are stored in a dry, dust-free location, out of the reach of children.

Roads Last Longer When Preserved with Sustainable Treatment

Collaborative Aggregates

NCAT conducts 48-month study to determine if spray-on rejuvenator extends the life of asphalt pavement.

A truck applies Delta Mist being to the NCAT test track. The treated pavement continued to outperform the control surface even 48 months after the initial application.

Worksite Equipment

Ford Leader to Speak at Green Truck Summit at Work Truck Week

Ford Motor Company

As chief futurist at Ford, Brace leads discussions on long-term thinking, planning, and strategic development.

Brace has worked across the spectrum of vehicle technology in her more than 20 years with Ford. She launched multiple versions of SYNC in-vehicle technology, led user-experience research projects on autonomous vehicles, and drove mobility innovation at Ford’s Greenfield Labs research center in Palo Alto, Calif.

Climate Engineering: The Science Behind Road Resiliency

Given the majority of U.S. roads are built using asphalt, in the current climate paradigm is that still the best choice for road construction and replacement?

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World of Concrete

World of Concrete 2025 to Gather Concrete, Masonry Experts

World of Concrete

WOC 2025 will feature more than 1,400 exhibitors from more than 120 countries represented across an expansive 750,000 sq. ft. indoor and outdoor exhibit space, showcasing the most sought-after products and services.

Attendees can look forward to dynamic event features like the 23rd SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship, the “Super Bowl of Masonry,” where top bricklayers compete for over $125,000 in prizes.

Concrete Materials

Faster, Stronger, Greener: How C02-Infused Concrete is Reshaping the Construction Standard

Carbon Capture & Commercialization

How does CO2 affect concrete’s key properties? For construction professionals and concrete contractors, understanding these impacts is essential for making informed decisions on projects, timelines, and costs.

The use of CO2-infused concrete has implications not only for material properties but also for project costs and timelines.

Understanding EPDs (Part 2)

Eco Material Technologies

This Digging Deeper podcast episode features insight on understanding EPD – environmental product declarations – from Rob McNally of SCM producer Eco Material Technologies.

An Eco Material Technologies harvesting project in Montour, PA.

3 Decades of LEED Projects Saved 120 Million Metric Tons of CO2

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

The U.S. Green Building Council's Impact Report demonstrates the significant role green building practices play in achieving global sustainability goals.

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