Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Green construction isn’t new anymore. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. Economic Benefits of Green Building. But the benefits go beyond improving sustainability.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. You care about this because the NGBS is the most used green building standard in the United States. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In this listicle, we explore five key trends that are shaping the future of building construction in the United States. As environmental concerns grow, sustainable construction practices are gaining momentum, and attention. Green building materials, energy-efficient designs.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 27, 2017

Last week the Maryland Green Building Council voted unanimously to recommend that Green Globes, at the two Green Globes level, be approved by the Maryland Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services as a “high performance building” as defined in Maryland law. provides “in this section”. (2)

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Despite green and sustainable buildings representing only a small percentage of the markets across the United States, the market for such buildings has been growing substantially over the last 15 years.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 3, 2016

United States , is a win for small businesses and very good for those that work on Green Globes projects. Among the significant beneficiaries of this Supreme Court decision will be the many small businesses involved with Green Globes green building assessment and certification system.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2020

Last week BRE Global announced that the “BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential” green building rating system has launched. During a global pandemic might seem an odd time to announce a new green building rating system, but appreciate that this was at the end of a global 18 month long pilot process.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2014

There are 3,980,817 miles of roads in the United States. The amount of impervious roads is equivalent to the size of the state of Ohio. But when society thinks about green building, those thoughts are almost universally of buildings (be it offices or schools or homes) and not of infrastructure like roads and bridges.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 7, 2013

In the United States and in a number of other countries around the world, LEED certification is the recognized standard. Building Technology Buildings Green Buildings Green LEED LEED Certification Sustainable Building' What is LEED certification?

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, completed the sale of $250 million of “green building bonds” on May 14, 2014. million square feet located throughout the United States. ” Only days before the green building bond sale, on May 12, 2014, Regency was honored by the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. Green building laws generally follow one of three regulatory schemes.

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Green Certification Sustainability Life Cycle 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In an all-out brawl within the environmental industrial complex, last week the American Society of Landscape Architects filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the trademark for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center at the University of Texas. Green Building Council''s LEED rating system.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

(And that does not include forced prison labor, including for example the widely reported Chinese prison labor-derived nails that entered the United States.). Green building has only very recently begun to emphasize the social equity component of the triple bottom line.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Leading Countries in Construction Excellence Determining which country excels most in construction involves considering several factors, including infrastructure investment, technological adoption, sustainability practices, and project management capabilities.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Green buildings generate large quantities of data. In an age when many have opinions about Edward Snowden’s disclosures, foreign state sponsored hacking, and Uber’s massive customer data hack, most people have not considered matters of data protection from their real estate, green building or otherwise.

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2023, the construction industry saw significant developments, such as a downward trend in the commercial real estate market, a continued focus on sustainability, and the ongoing impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Advancements in green building performance will be enabled by collecting and sharing data, says Mahesh Ramanujam, president, United States Green Building Council.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

LEED, Green Globes and other third party verified green building rating systems provide certainty able to satisfy the E (environmental) in ESG for many organizations. Even a building owner not pursuing green certification can take advantage of benchmarking against specific credits within those green building rating systems (e.g.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In its most recent report, it found 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the United States in 2018. This applies to both green and brownfield sites, and also process fill materials onsite, using demo debris and rock from over-excavation. For some, the driver is purely aesthetic.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the results of a study of job postings from across the United States, revealing that demand for the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and LEED Green Associate credentials grew 46 percent over a 12-month period.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Overview of the US Commercial Building Construction Market The US commercial building construction market is expected to grow steadily, driven by an increase in construction activities, technological advancements, and the demand for sustainable building practices.

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PC Construction

APRIL 12, 2024

The two connected facilities, which are centered on a one-acre green quad, include the 218,000-square-foot, eight-story Portland Commons student residence hall and the 42,000-square-foot, five-story McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. One of the most exciting parts of this project is its extensive sustainability focus.

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Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 26, 2024

While it’s quite hard to pinpoint what the additional cost truly is over traditional construction, a quick internet search indicates that building owners could pay an additional 0-15% for a sustainable building.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Average Construction Worker Salary in the United States The average salary for construction workers in the United States typically ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 per year. The demand for green construction techniques is on the rise, with projects increasingly focused on sustainability.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sustained Growth in Residential Construction Residential construction remains a strong sector in the US, driven by increasing demand for housing. Rise of Sustainable and Green Building Practices Sustainability is becoming a key focus in the construction industry. Current Market Trends 1.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 29, 2013

Japan, the United Kingdom, France, South Korea and China were also among the leading countries using tax as a tool to drive sustainable corporate behavior, according to the index. Key policy areas explored in the index include energy efficiency, water efficiency, carbon emissions, green innovations and green buildings.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. New Expert Panelist on Green Education.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. SITES is modeled after the LEED green building rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., Green Building Council.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Climate concerns among those living in high risk areas or watching from a distance are driving up demand for net zero homes in a major push for sustainable living. Now investors are increasingly steering money toward sustainable real estate, making it easier for developers to raise money for housing that addresses climate concerns.

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BD+C

MAY 2, 2014

Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its ranking of the top 10 countries for LEED outside of the United States, demonstrating the global reach of the movement that is transforming the built environment into high-performing structures that benefit the planet and all of its people. read more. “The

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Turner Construction Company, the leading general builder in the United States, today announced the results of a new Market Barometer survey that focused on environmentally-sustainable, or “Green,” building, and on sustainable practices in general. read more. read more.

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Natural Building

APRIL 12, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. This was supposed to be the year of the USGBC's new green building rating system, LEED 2012. This side prefers the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification.

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Natural Building

MAY 3, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

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PC Construction

MARCH 21, 2024

The two connected facilities, which are centered on a one-acre green quad, usher in a massive transformation of USM’s Portland campus. The state-of-the-art McGoldrick Center right next door contributes to a rich campus life outside of the classroom, providing opportunities for collaboration and connection.

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Natural Building

JULY 20, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

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