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In case you missed it ... More commitments and advancement on low carbon building construction for the US. The Biden administration has unveiled the first-ever national blueprint to decarbonize the U.S. residential and commercial buildings sectors. The plan calls for: - a 90% reduction in carbon emissions from buildings by 2050, including cutting embodied carbon emissions from building materials and construction by 90% by 2050 compared with 2005 levels. Read more:  https://lnkd.in/eazdA-RN

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions of infrastructure is the new normal. And if Victoria gets this right, we can achieve our emission reduction ambitions, save money and grow jobs. Matt Johnston reports in today's Herald Sun that Infrastructure Victoria recommends an overhaul of how projects are assessed by measuring project emissions – both at the point of construction and when operational – like in the UK and NSW. Those emissions would be valued at $123-a-tonne and rise over time, and would be factored into economic tools used for project business cases. Putting a value on carbon in economic assessments means we will measure and manage it. Local manufacturers of material such as steel and concrete will have a clear market for lower carbon products. And changes to lower carbon in construction should drive sorely needed productivity gains. Adopting the recommendations from Infrastructure Victoria will focus the government and industry on building projects in a way that lowers emissions and set up the Victorian economy so it’s ready for a lower carbon future. You can find all the detail at https://lnkd.in/gqqRfKxw #infrastructure #carbon #emissions #productivity #jobs #manufacturing #netzero Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Tim Piper AM Tennant Reed Engineers Australia Romilly Madew AO FTSE HonFIEAust EngExec Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Adrian Dwyer Australian Constructors Association (ACA) Jon Davies Consult Australia Jonathan Cartledge Roads Australia Aneetha de Silva GAICD Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) Green Building Council of Australia Davina Rooney Australian Steel Institute (ASI) Brian Hauser GAICD Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia

In case you missed it, Infrastructure Victoria has put a price on carbon in economic assessments with a commitment to measure and manage it. A clear signal to industry 👏👏👏 #EmbodiedCarbon #Infrastructure #OperationalCarbon #LowCarbon #WholeofLifeCarbon #CarbonAction

Super interesting recs from Infrastructure Victoria for govt to put its procurement money where it’s carbon mouth is - would assess projects and bids for funding with a strong carbon value in the mix (similar to NSW’s recent changes to cost benefit analysis).

A new report by BuildForce Canada highlights the vast potential of retrofitting buildings to achieve Canada's net-zero goals by 2050. This initiative is set to create over 57,000 construction jobs and generate more than $81 billion in new investments by 2032, emphasizing the critical role of sustainable construction in our economic and environmental future. The focus on converting heating systems from fossil fuels to electric and enhancing building energy efficiency is not just about compliance. Still, it is a vital part of our strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This transformation requires a significant expansion of skilled labour, particularly in regions reliant on fossil fuels for heating. 🛠️ As we transition to greener buildings, the need for specialized skills in retrofitting and energy efficiency will continue to grow. How is your sector preparing for this surge in green jobs? https://lnkd.in/edMN5y3c

The need to invest in your low carbon concrete masonry production just went exponential! The Biden administration has unveiled the first-ever national blueprint to decarbonize the U.S. residential and commercial buildings sector. The plan calls for a 90% reduction in carbon emissions from buildings by 2050, including cutting embodied carbon emissions from building materials and construction by 90% by 2050 compared with 2005 levels. Learn more via Bloomberg Law: https://lnkd.in/eazdA-RN

Did you know that on July 16, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Canada’s first Green Buildings Strategy? The CGBS aims to: 🏡 Accelerate retrofits of existing buildings; 🏡 Ensure we are building energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and affordable buildings from the start; and 🏡 Seize the economic opportunities associated with more efficient and lower carbon building materials and technologies. You can read the full press release online: https://bit.ly/3Y4M7W3 #HighPerformanceBuildings #CanadianHomeBuilders #Construction #BuildingCode #ConstructionBestPractices #NetZero #NetZeroEnergy #SustainableBuilding #HomeBuilding #HomeBuilders #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingScience #BuildingHomes #GreenBuildingsStrategy #NRCan #GovtOfCanada

The government unveiled plans to remove barriers preventing owners of historic homes from improving their energy efficiency. Owners of homes built before 1919 currently pay an average of £428 more annually if their residences lack energy efficiency measures. The aim is to reduce energy bills without compromising the architectural integrity and beauty of these properties. Suggested measures include a new national development policy for historic buildings and exploring the use of Listed Building Consent Orders which would remove the need to submit individual listed building consent applications. There will also be clearer guidance for historic homeowners and a consultation on reforms to improve the accuracy of Energy Performance Certificates.

ASCE's new president Marsia "Marsie" Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F.ASCE. talks sustainable building beyond LEED, the need for better coordination and greener construction methods, and how infrastructure demands are shifting. "[Last year] there was an unprecedented number of billion-dollar environmental disasters...We know these circumstances exist. And so we need to design moving forward with resilience, meaning it can withstand the climate change effects that we’re feeling now, and also accommodate the changing needs of this up-and-coming generation." #resilience #infrastructure #climatechange #greenbuilding #construction

🌍🌱Building energy efficiency significantly impacts the environment, our health, and finances. While new constructions meet current regulations, existing buildings still have much room for improvement. The recent surge in renovation activities is heartening. 🙌 Encouraged by the tangible benefits of thermal modernization, financial incentives, and dedicated construction firms like #Aluprof, a construction revolution beckons us all to join. Let's embrace this change for a greener, healthier, and more cost-effective future! #EnergyEfficiency #GreenBuilding #SustainableDevelopment #AluprofSystemUSA