Category: #infrastructure
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Fortera Gains Microsoft Backing for Low-Carbon Cement
To accelerate the adoption of low-carbon building materials across its datacenter footprint, through its Climate Innovation Fund (CIF), Microsoft has made an investment in green cement manufacturer Fortera. The investment secures Microsoft’s rights to procure Fortera’s ReAct™ low-carbon cement and environmental attribute certificates (EACs). “We are making long-term investments that will help us achieve our 2030 carbon negative goals,” Brandon…
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RLB Report Shows Split Trends in Construction Markets
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), a global leader in the built environment, has published dual reports: its Q3 2025 Quarterly Construction Cost Report (QCR) and its Q3 2025 Crane Index, providing a powerful snapshot of North American market health. The unified report reveals a unique paradox: while national cost trends show an increase, local construction activity is a fragmented…
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RINA, IFC Partner to Deliver Building Resilience Verification
RINA, a global leader in engineering, inspection, certification, and consultancy services, is proud to announce that it has been selected by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, as one of the first accredited verification providers for the Building Resilience Index (BRI). The BRI is IFC’s, web-based platform designed to help building…
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NIBS to Manage Sustainable Facilities Tool for Innovation
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform will be known as the High Performance Building Guide (HPBG), a new name that reflects its expanded mission and…
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Fagerhult Debuts First Premium Pendant Made of Cardboard
Wrapped’s luminaire body is made of organic recycled cardboard – Solid board – which has 89% less climate impact per kilogram than aluminium. The few details made of plastic and metal are also sourced from recycled post-consumer materials. The result is a pendant luminaire with minimised environmental impact throughout, without compromising on light quality or…
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Vestar, Pacific Proving Launch Legacy Park in East Valley
Taking a visionary step toward shaping and securing the future of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Vestar, the leading developer and operator behind landmark retail destinations like Tempe Marketplace and Desert Ridge Marketplace, announces Legacy Park, a multi-billion-dollar mixed-use development in partnership with the legacy owner, Pacific Proving, LLC. Legacy Park is a transformative project that will bring a…
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Vestar, Pacific Proving Launch Legacy Park in East Valley
Taking a visionary step toward shaping and securing the future of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Vestar, the leading developer and operator behind landmark retail destinations like Tempe Marketplace and Desert Ridge Marketplace, announces Legacy Park, a multi-billion-dollar mixed-use development in partnership with the legacy owner, Pacific Proving, LLC. Legacy Park is a transformative project that will bring a…
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Vision Names Ellie Gerber Business Development Manager – CCR-Mag.com
MasonMade Ventures announces Ellie Gerber as Business Development Manager. In her new role, Gerber will spearhead business development initiatives, identifying and supporting growth opportunities that align with raising the standard of service delivery nationwide for the highly specialized trades of fire suppression, vertical transportation and material handling. With more than 10 years of business development experience…
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Sewer Infrastructure’s Role in Sustainable Building – CCR-Mag.com
Sustainability in construction goes beyond selecting eco-friendly materials and designing energy-efficient buildings. A crucial yet often overlooked component is the sewer infrastructure that supports these projects. Properly designed sewer systems ensure the safe management of wastewater, protect natural resources, and promote healthier living environments. Without reliable sewer solutions, even the most advanced green buildings cannot…
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Sustainable Steam Management Shifts to Bundled Solutions
Facility managers in today’s healthcare and institutional environments face an increasingly complex juggling act. Optimizing aging steam infrastructure, reducing operating costs, and meeting sustainability goals, plus doing it all with limited in-house personnel and shrinking budgets, is no realistic feat. It’s no surprise, then, that forward-thinking organizations are moving away from a piecemeal, transactional approach…