By Jim Rice, LEED AP BD+C, CxA – “Green.” “Sustainable.” “Eco-friendly.” These words have become a part of the modern lexicon, applied to everything from the cars we drive to the food we eat. Sometimes they’re used so often it can be hard to remember that they actually are more than just buzzwords. The environmental …
Rice & Gardner provided Program Management services to Houston ISD’s Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts, recognized as one of Texas and Louisiana’s best projects of 2019. Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Houston Award of Merit Owner: Houston Independent School District Lead Design Firm: Gensler General Contractor: McCarthy Building Cos. Civil Engineer: Ward, …
By Jim Rice, LEED AP BD+C, CxA – Starting a construction project, whether it be a new build, renovation or expansion, can be very exciting. However, it’s probably not the only thing on your to-do list. You have a business to run, and while your staff is great, can they manage a design/construction project and …
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COVER STORY | By Christopher Hill – When we talk about necessity, it is crucial to comprehend the massive growth of the region. Across our country, the US government classifies metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) for comparisons. In total, there are 383 MSAs in the United States. Our area falls under the title of Houston – …
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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE NOW RICE AND GARDNER CONSULTANTS PUT THE SMART IN SMART BUILDINGS COVER STORY BY JOE SOUTHERN Smart buildings require smart construction and even smarter construction management. That’s where Rice and Gardner Consultants, Inc. comes in. Founded in 2005 by Jim Rice and the late Kevin Gardner, the firm provides services to …
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By Stacey McCarthy for Construction in Focus Magazine When Rice & Gardner Consultants Inc. was founded in 2005, it was an opportunity to merge two complementary services: program management and MEP engineering. However, more importantly, the company’s inception was based on a vision: to truly serve their clients and the communities in which they worked, …
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The Center for Green Schools at USGBC reached a milestone in 2017: 2,000 LEED-certified schools. The accomplishment shows the huge impact that LEED has on both students and the environment. Each school provides healthy learning spaces, reduces the environmental impact made by buildings and inspires real-world lessons on sustainability. Where we learn matters, and these schools are …
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Energy conservation is an important aspect of building design in today’s society. In the U.S. alone, the operation of buildings accounts for more than 40% of energy consumption. As a result, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2015, a residential and commercial building energy code, has been adopted by many states and regions in the …
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In case you didn’t know, buildings use a lot of energy – about 40 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from building electricity and natural gas use. With environmental concerns at the forefront of most industries today, it would seem imperative that the construction industry find ways to cut this number down significantly. …
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