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Month: May 2020

Health Product Declaration Collaborative announces HPD Builder 2.2 – Full implementation of HPD Open Standard Version 2.2

Posted by | May 19, 2020 | 0 |

The Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) has launched the latest update to its HPD Builder online reporting system.  Introducing the Supplier HPD Extension, HPD Builder 2.2 greatly simplifies the work of both manufacturers and their suppliers to create Health Product Declaration© (HPD) reports.  HPD Builder 2.2 also launches the full implementation of the HPD Open Standard version 2.2.   The HPD Open Standard gives manufacturers a widely-accepted method for responding to requests for ingredient and health information from architects, designers and building owners – to enable the selection of building products featuring transparency in reporting and optimization of ingredients for health. 

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Compass Datacenters announces use of CarbonCure™ Concrete

Posted by | May 19, 2020 | 0 |

Compass Datacenters, LLC announced today its data centers will be built with concrete using CarbonCure technology. Developed by Nova Scotia-based CarbonCure Technologies, the procedure injects re-captured industrial CO2 into the concrete manufacturing process, dramatically reducing the volume of cement required in the mixing of concrete while also permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere.

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The International Code Council hosts virtual discussion on the effects of COVID-19 on the building safety industry for Building Safety Month

Posted by | May 18, 2020 | 0 |

The third week of Building Safety Month – an international campaign celebrated for 40 years during May and developed by the International Code Council – focuses on resiliency, sustainability and innovation. The Code Council will host its third installment of the Building Safety Month Webinar Series on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at 1:00 PM ET.

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International WELL Building Institute launches WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management of Sports and Entertainment Venues

Posted by | May 18, 2020 | 0 |

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), announced Friday the launch of the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management, an evidence-based, third-party verified rating focusing on operational policies, cleaning protocols and design strategies to address a post COVID-19 environment. An advisory of industry leaders from sports and entertainment will advance the completion of the WELL Health-Safety Rating specific to these venues.

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How to safely re-open Main Street post-Covid quarantine

How to safely re-open Main Street post-Covid quarantine

Posted by | May 15, 2020 | 0 |

Alan Pullman, AIA, Founding Principal, Studio One Eleven and Shannon Heffernan, AICP, Urban Design Director/Senior Associate, Studio One Eleven, discuss safely reopening and attracting people to Main Street, “Bringing people back downtown and to shopping streets will require confidence that the health crisis is abating, and a future outbreak will be minimized. States are now starting to re-open retail, and California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that California is moving to Phase Two of the State’s re-opening strategy, which includes some retail stores, with restrictions. A vaccine is perhaps many months (or even years) away, and widespread testing infeasible in the near future. Cities and communities will need to adjust public space to allow customers back in with distancing in mind. Restaurants present an opportunity that already has many indicators of success: repurpose sidewalks, street-side parking, and parking lots into outdoor dining areas.”

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University of Connecticut Student Recreation Center

University of Connecticut Student Recreation Center

Posted by | May 15, 2020 | 0 |

UCONN selected the team of JCJ Architecture and Moody Nolan to undertake the design for a new Student Recreation Center. Designed to sit at the epicenter of the 105-acre Storrs campus, this new 191,000-square-foot facility replaces the existing 25,000-square-foot Rec Center and transforms the institution’s ability to offer comprehensive programs, facilities, and services that foster personal growth and wellness.

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Construction starts show sharp contraction in April

Construction starts show sharp contraction in April

Posted by | May 14, 2020 | 0 |

Dodge Data & Analytics announced today that total construction starts declined 25% from March to April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $572.2 billion as COVID-19 and economic recession hit the construction sector. In April, nonresidential building starts fell 37% from March, while residential dropped 25%. The decline in nonbuilding construction starts was more tepid, falling just 5% due to strong activity in streets and bridges.

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AIA releases new and updated sustainable project documents

AIA releases new and updated sustainable project documents

Posted by | May 14, 2020 | 0 |

With the AIA’s focus on environmental stewardship, the new and updated AIA Sustainable Project documents provide a roadmap to integrate sustainability into design and construction projects, as well as ensure less confusion when green project discussions begin. While there are already four versions of AIA sustainable project exhibits that attach to standard contracts, this update includes the new C204™-2020, Sustainability Consultant Scope of Services and the updated D503™-2020, Guide for Sustainable Projects.  

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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