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An environmentally-friendly and cost-effective method to prepare asphalt, concrete and steel surfaces
Integrate these tax strategies into your construction sales proposals for a competitive advantage.
What you need to know about Leed Projects including retrofitting existing buildings and assembling the right project team members.
The demand for knowledgeable green building professionals has rapidly increased.
Educate yourself about state and local green building standards to remain competitive and compliant.
Green building consultant Jerry Yudelson, CEO of Yudelson Associates in Tucson, Arizona, released his annual list of green building trends for 2012, what he calls “MegaTrends.”
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology have received $2 million to study hybrid construction vehicles.
The demand for sustainable buildings has quickly transformed the way construction projects are handled.
Comply with new EPA standards by reducing engine idling time, and reap rewards - fewer costs and increase productivity.
Gain a competitive advantage with sustainable building methods and materials.
Customers’ concerns over volatile energy rates to win more construction jobs.
Establish expectations and carefully assess sustainable products to successfully complete LEED projects.
The commercial and institutional building industry comprises many disciplines, from architects and contractors to product manufacturers and facility managers.
Learn why LEED certification is gaining importance not only for government contracts, but for private projects, too.
Consider green building products that deliver maximum impact when retrofitting structures.
Learn to forecast your building's energy usage and attract more customers.
There are a wide variety of environmental investigation techniques that may be desired or required for new construction and remodeling.
A few months ago, we set out to identify a few sustainable building techniques that actually save builders’ budgets.
A recent study points out that builders overestimate the cost of building green by over 300 percent.
Since green building is still a relatively new practice, little legal analysis exists regarding LEED disputes—protect yourself by properly maintaining records.

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