Caltrans 21st Century Concrete Guidelines
Published by the California Department of Transportation Division of Engineering Services in 2010, these guidelines provide comprehensive guidance for the design and inspection of Portland cement concrete used in Caltrans projects. Covers concrete mix design, supplementary cementitious materials, admixtures, quality assurance, and inspection procedures. Intended as a companion resource to Section 90 ("Portland Cement Concrete") of the Caltrans Standard Specifications.
Adhesives for Bio-based Materials - Guidance Playbook
The use of bio-based construction materials is growing. Many bio-based materials present fewer human and environmental health impacts compared to their petroleum- and mineral-based counterparts. However, particularly among highly processed composites, bio-based construction materials rely on adhesives to bind components together. It is critical to understand the role and impact of these adhesives. The wide range of adhesive technologies, each with distinct technical properties and potential health impacts, adds complexity to the selection process. Depending on the application, the adhesive
Circular Economy in the Built Environment: Opportunities for Local Government Leadership
Authored by StopWaste and Arup, this primer provides an overview of a circular economy framework for the built environment at the community, neighborhood and building scales. The ideas and concepts included here are intended to stimulate local government decision-makers and staff in Alameda County and beyond to consider policies and actions in their jurisdictions. It illustrates concepts with real-world examples of sites and policies. The document is intended to initiate conversation and action among public policymakers, public agency staff and other partners.
Multifamily HERCC Recommendations Report
This report provides consensus-based recommendations for the refinement of Energy Upgrade California Multifamily programs authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission. The recommendations are intended to help program administrators and evaluators design and implement ratepayer incentive programs for the multifamily sector. This report also provides insights into multifamily market conditions for low-income housing programs, for emerging programs such as those funded by cap and trade revenue, and programs that will be defined and implemented by California's Assembly Bill 758.