Black & Veatch Taps Joe Lauria to Support Rapid Growth Water Markets in U.S.

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:00

Black & Veatch has named Joe Lauria as its Vice President and Director of Planning and Growth for the Americas in the company’s water business. In this new role, Lauria will help clients identify and implement sustainable solutions to evolving water challenges. Based in Irvine, California, his primary focus will be on fast-growth U.S. markets in California, Florida and Texas.

VIDEO | Lichen: Mohawk Group Partners with Morehouse College to Reduce Water Consumption

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 09:50

To fulfill a portion of the Living Product Challenge Petal Certification for the Lichen carpet plank collection, Mohawk Group reached out to a historic Atlanta college to engage in an innovative and symbiotic "handprinting" partnership.

Small Trees Can Provide Shade Too

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 19:00

Shade is important for energy-conservation and to reduce air conditioning bills. But what if you have a single-story home with limited space? Medium to large trees just aren’t practical for your space.

Bechtel VIDEO | Raising Standards of a Sustainable Supply Chain

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 09:25

Interview with Héctor García Salgó, Regional President of Bechtel in Latin America

Agroforestry in India: National Policy Focuses on Improving the Productivity of Smallholding Farmers and Providing Them Sustainable Livelihoods

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 09:00

Delos™ and M Moser Form Alliance to Promote Healthy Building Design

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 15:10

Delos™, a wellness real estate and technology firm, today announces a strategic alliance with M Moser Associates, a leading practitioner of human-focused building design, to accelerate the integration of health and wellness into the built environment. The relationship will leverage the existing knowledge and resources of both parties to create a global leader in innovative research surrounding the impact of the indoor environment on occupants’ health and well-being.

Way Ahead of Schedule – Whirlpool Corporation Meets Two Sustainability Goals Early

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 14:00

In its recently released 2016 Sustainability Report, Whirlpool Corporation announced that it reached two of four sustainability goals, which were originally set in 2014, three years ahead of schedule.

Delos™ and NUS School of Design and Environment Collaborate to Promote Healthy Building Design

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 11:10

Delos™, a wellness real estate and technology firm, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Design and Environment that will help accelerate the integration of health and wellness in the built environment. As part of the collaboration, the organisations will maintain an open exchange of knowledge and will collaborate on research to further the development of design elements that serve to transform indoor spaces into environments that actively promote occupant health.

Black & Veatch Bolsters Water Infrastructure Design-Build Expertise

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 10:00

Black & Veatch, a leading provider of design-build project delivery services for the water industry, today announced that Bruce Duff has been named Managing Director of Design-Build within its water business. Duff will be based in the Company’s Toronto metro area office.

The Transport Revolution: When Sci-fi Becomes Business Reality

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 10:05

The world is changing. Technological developments and the advance of the digital age fundamentally have shifted the way we experience day-to-day life. These new developments offer innovative ways to build sustainability into the world around us.