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ULI India Annual Conference 2025

We spent a great day at the ULI India event this year, titled ‘World’s Best Cities: A Blueprint for Urban Living’, where thought leaders gathered to explore fresh ideas for shaping India’s cities. The discussions focused on balancing the rapid…

Olga Pleskatsevich25 February 2025

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2025 Innovations: 7 Products Driving LEED v5 Sustainability Standards

Sustainability is no longer just a trend in modern construction — it’s a necessity. As the built environment continues to account for a significant share of global energy use and carbon emissions, the industry shifts toward more efficient design solutions.…

Rose Morrison20 February 2025

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Scaling Sustainability in Manufacturing: Can Tech Management Platforms Save Our Planet?

Climate change is supported by the world’s constant drive for technological advancement and industrialization. Manufacturing’s negative impact has grown so dire that many companies are adopting sustainability measures to combat it. The motivation is how corporations are changing technology’s reputation…

Rose Morrison13 February 2025

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Retrofitting for the Future — A Case for Continuous Sustainable Urban Renewal

Architects, engineers and civic planners spend much of their time and talents on building the city of tomorrow, possibly losing sight of the fact that viable infrastructure already exists. While building better with smart technologies, eco-friendly construction materials and interconnected…

Rose Morrison27 January 2025

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Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Lessons From Around the World

As climate change intensifies, developing infrastructure that withstands environmental challenges becomes increasingly critical. Climate-resilient infrastructure endures extreme weather events and adapts to evolving weather patterns, ensuring safety, functionality and sustainability. Integrating innovative technologies, sustainable materials and nature-based solutions can help…

Rose Morrison23 January 2025

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Building Green, Living Small: How DADUs Promote Sustainable Urban Living

A detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) has several associations. Some call them in-law suites or granny flats. Many choose it as an alternative to retirement homes as they become more costly. Others build them as vacation rentals or places for…

Rose Morrison22 January 2025

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The Hidden Costs of Pollution on Construction Materials

The construction industry is a significant contributor to environmental pollution. Construction projects release greenhouse gases, contaminate drinking water and produce landfill waste. Construction materials themselves can suffer, too. Pollution can impact the durability and integrity of construction materials. Explore the…

Rose Morrison14 January 2025

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Wastewater and the Quest for Sustainable Building Materials

The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has sparked innovative approaches to reducing environmental impact, one of which involves utilizing wastewater in building processes. Wastewater, often viewed as a by-product of human activity, has emerged as a potential resource for…

Rose Morrison26 December 2024

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Sustainable Solutions: Beer Waste as a Resource for Builders

As more sustainable approaches to construction work are pushed, building alternatives are being sought to reduce environmental impact. This has led to a new relationship “brewing” between the construction industry and breweries. Beer is no longer just a refreshing beverage…

Rose Morrison20 December 2024

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Biogenic Carbon: How to Assess Carbon Footprint in Wood Buildings?

Discussions on reducing buildings’ carbon footprints have become more prominent, especially as more residents and business leaders learn how to make sustainable choices. Biological sources — such as plants, soil and trees — have biogenic carbon footprints. Biogenic carbon gets…

Rose Morrison17 December 2024

ULI India Annual Conference 2025

2025 Innovations: 7 Products Driving LEED v5 Sustainability Standards

Scaling Sustainability in Manufacturing: Can Tech Management Platforms Save Our Planet?

Retrofitting for the Future — A Case for Continuous Sustainable Urban Renewal

Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Lessons From Around the World

Building Green, Living Small: How DADUs Promote Sustainable Urban Living

The Hidden Costs of Pollution on Construction Materials

Wastewater and the Quest for Sustainable Building Materials

Sustainable Solutions: Beer Waste as a Resource for Builders

Biogenic Carbon: How to Assess Carbon Footprint in Wood Buildings?

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