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British AEC groups urge government action on embodied carbon regulations

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RIBA President Muyiwa Oki said: “Our message is clear — embodied carbon regulation is critical to reaching net zero. As built environment professionals, we understand our duty to reduce emissions and have been leading the charge. We now need urgent action from the next government to deliver a greener future that we deserve.

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UN Secretary-General calls for significant changes to the cement industry ahead of 2050

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In an address to the Global Cement and Concrete Association in Zurich on Tuesday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres laid out his vision for changes to the industry he says are “fundamental to building a better world.”

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Building the Future: The Rise of Modular Construction in the Middle East

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© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations.

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Tourism Gentrification in the United States: How Short Term Rentals Impact American Cities

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Image © Dave Burk Airbnb has undoubtedly disrupted the hospitality industry, inspiring an ecosystem of companies leveraging the sharing economy such as co-living startups. Pendry Manhattan West / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Read more »

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Balmori Associates seeks a landscape designer as the industry's award season blooms

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” Among the responsibilities for the role are conducting “thorough research on site conditions, historical context, local ecology, and zoning regulations,” and developing design proposals incorporating sustainable materials, technologies, and living species. Bilbao's Abandoibarra Master Plan by Balmori Associates.

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Stacks of timber inform "inspirational" industrial units by dRMM

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London studio dRMM has completed WorkStack, a top-heavy stack of industrial units in Greenwich that is constructed from cross-laminated timber. It also gives a powerful message that light industrial can mean socially and environmentally inspirational," he told Dezeen. The building has a CLT structure.

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Understanding the Role of Control Valves in Industrial Automation

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In the realm of industrial automation, efficiency, and precision are paramount. These devices are critical in managing the flow and pressure of various substances through industrial systems. Conclusion Control valves are indispensable in the field of industrial automation. What Are Control Valves?