Construction Equipment

JANUARY 15, 2020

The article reports that companies implementing green construction techniques also see increases in business growth. What are the benefits of green construction? The article reports that… Sustainable construction has experienced an increase in the last few years, according to The Boss Magazine.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

GBCI, formerly known as the Green Building Certification Institute, has changed its name to Green Business Certification Inc. Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Rating System. “a structure that has achieved, as certified by Green Business Certification Inc.,

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Founded in 2010, IBUKU’s team of designers, architects and Balinese bamboo craftsmen have created hundreds of structures, many of which are now famous as part of the iconic Green School and Green Village. You can read the original article at www.ipsnews.net. The post Green Steel appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In a conversation I had with Barry Giles, a true green building pioneer, in 2018, he said, “to truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry.”. The largest study of the typology of modern slavery in the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 24, 2018

And certainly green building has stalled. Not only does green building not have the cachet of being “the cool kid on the block” that it did a decade ago, it is much more than that and the numbers of new U.S. projects registered with third party rating systems is all but moribund.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 30, 2012

Recently, our director of operations Chuck Taylor was featured in a Chicago Tribune article based on the reporter’s curiosity about a hotel peephole he kept in his office. What made this peephole so interesting was that it was salvaged from the hotel construction renovation we did of a HoJo in Chicago.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The New York Times recently featured the construction recruiting struggle in its article: A New Recruitment Tool for Construction: The Joystick.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

As we progress through 2024, several emerging trends in green building technology are paving the way for more sustainable and efficient construction practices. This article explores these innovations and their impact on the industry. Energy-Efficient Building Systems Energy efficiency remains a cornerstone of green building.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The green building movement is revolutionizing the construction industry by promoting sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact and foster long-term growth. By incorporating green building principles, businesses and construction companies can reduce their carbon footprint, improve community health, and drive economic development.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

Are you looking for different means to partake in the ongoing green revolution ? Plus, government perks and subsidies are present for businesses that turn to green solutions for their properties. . Here are some of the best practices to make your building energy-efficient: 1. Install Building Insulation. Conclusion.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 12, 2023

Introduction of Green House Color Schemes Are you tired of looking for green color houses? Are you stressing over what green combination you should choose for your house? Are you looking for some green siding color suggestions? Further in this article, all the above topics will be covered.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

The Supreme Court of British Columbia found that “the defendants have been careless or indifferent to the accuracy of the facts” in four articles about climate change published in print and online, in late 2009 and early 2010, by the National Post. The justice awarded Dr. Weaver $50,000 in damages.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

When built, designed and maintained properly, green roofs have many more advantages than disadvantages. Also, it is generally a potentially usable and pleasant green space. The creation of green roofs in cities can mitigate some serious problems. You can read the original article at www.archdaily.com.

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Work Gearz

JULY 16, 2021

The green color symbolizes safety and so does the green colored hard hat mean that the person wearing it belongs to the safety department. So, a green hard hat is worn by the safety inspectors and the workers who belong to the safety maintenance department. Who wears a green hard hat? Green hard hat on power line?/why

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2011

In addition, Wendy is trained in lean manufacturing, achieving Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Prior to joining Reed Construction Data, Wendy served in several roles at Acuity Brands Lighting including social media, distributor marketing, specifier marketing, market research, strategic pricing and marketing information systems.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. There is a very good article by Bronwyn Barry that highlights the bleeding edge 100% renewable energy calculations embedded in the new Plus and Premium Passive House US standards.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2017

With the development of smart technology which has sustainability in the eye, we can expect only great changes to come for green homes. Examples of green building materials: Straw Bales: Farmers have an overload of this material because they are the waste that gets left after grains have been gathered, therefore they are inexpensive.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 27, 2022

Introduction of Green Concrete. In the history of the concrete world, green concrete is a revolution topic in Denmark; it was first invented in 1998. With the color green concrete has nothing to do. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. What Is a Green Concrete?

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BD+C

MARCH 21, 2018

Green Building Council (USGBC) released LEED v4, and now, LEED v4.1, And as I reflect on Greenbuild and the articles that have come out summarizing the changes in v4.1, Feeling like you’re just settling in to LEED v4? It’s hard to believe that It’s been four years since the U.S. I wonder how much difference v4.1 is going to make.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

The article in the November issue includes quotes from an interview with Sørensen, including, “Corporate social responsibility is nothing but maximizing the value of your company over a long period.” The article is worthy of your read. The Harvard Business Review rated and ranked 907 CEOs from 896 companies.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2015

Noting that growing pot is today not very green, an article in the Portland Business Journal last week anticipated the increase in energy use by Oregon’s new recreational marijuana industry asked, “is it time for LEED weed?”

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Construction Law

APRIL 1, 2025

CL guides Construction Law Guide to: NEC4 (Part 2) This second article on the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), from Joanne Bennett of DLA Piper UK LLP, focusses on key aspects of core clauses 6 to 9, together with the dispute resolution options, secondary option clauses and Contract Data.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. Related articles across the web. In search of energy-efficient comfort through ‘smart’ ceiling fans and thermostats.

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Lets Build

JULY 25, 2017

Green roof office. What also makes the university stand out, is the green roof on top that slopes almost at a 45-degree angle. Besides making the university look good, the green roof keep the ambient temperature low and reduce heat in the daytime. Nanyang Technological University. Photo credit: Venet Osmani. Eco-friendly office.

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The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

Reply Huma Ghaffar Posted on 20/03/2012 at 10:48 hmm good! Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This article explores the top players in the US commercial building construction market, their business strategies, and the overall market dynamics affecting their success. Sustainability Trends : As businesses focus more on sustainability, there is a growing demand for green building practices.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In this article, we discuss the benefits of lean construction for wind farms—but first, let’s define what lean construction entails. Reusing everything from spoil to plastic packaging allows firms to increase their green credentials, potentially helping in a wider bid to achieve carbon neutrality or other green accreditations.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 22, 2022

Army Veteran and Veterans Off-Grid founder Ryan Timmermans and volunteer Josh Camp talk about helping vets learn green construction in Carson, New Mexico. And through that, they teach green-building skills. “The more people we can teach to green-build, the more self-reliant they become and the more we help Earth.”.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The integration of tools that aid businesses in identifying projects that align with green building standards ensures they stay ahead of the competition. Tracking projects that prioritize certified green building practices ensures alignment with industry standards.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 4, 2025

Natural light also fosters a sense of openness and outdoor connection, which can be especially appealing in urban environments where green spaces are limited. By maximizing natural light sources and limiting artificial lighting, architects and designers can help lower a buildings energy use and HVAC loads and support Green Building Standards.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 29, 2017

A recent front page Wall Street Journal article went on to forecast that growth “would likely rank PACE loans as the fastest growing type of financing in the U.S.”. To date, more than $3 Billion has been lent for residential PACE projects and it is predicted that total will double within the year.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Red tends to energize us, while blue and green tend to calm. But in the past few years, Cook says, people have been adding accents of color, especially in blues and greens. We’re moving away from grays and toward a warm greige with a brown or golden tone and with accents that are navies and deep greens,” Cook says.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

from green buildings that were “high performance” because they had a low carbon footprint to, now, occupant well being and the resultant increased productivity. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. The FITWEL service marks (word and logos) are owned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2020

This article shows how traditional materials, such as tiles, rocks, bamboo, wooden sticks, timber, rammed earth and bricks are being used in current architecture in China. The Qingxiao Residence uses green tiles, rammed earth, masonry blocks, bamboo, old stone slabs, old rubble, and terrazzo recycled from demolished villages.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. What is their culture like?”

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Natural Building

JULY 26, 2021

Food forests are great not just for greening the place but also for managing waste that would have ended up in landfills. You can read the original article at ww.thebetterindia.com. Turning Tide uses mulching techniques and biomass compost to nurture the trees. You can watch a short video about one of his forests at www.youtube.com.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2021

This Slovenian rammed earth house, topped by a green roof, was conceived by three architects as part of a competition. The lifted roof takes shape as a green canopy, blending the rammed earth house with the surrounding forest and protecting the rammed earth walls from water damage.

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