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.
Green building represents one of the most significant cultural and economic forces of the decade.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and its impact on green building projects is revolutionizing the design and construction industry.
Contractors that have a "green" advantage can gain a valuable foothold in the architectural marketplace, especially as more and more designers and building owners seek environmentally-friendly materials and construction practices for their projects.
While stormwater compliance might be the first federal environmental program that comes to mind in the construction industry, the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) other half provides voluntary, "green" building tools and resources.
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.
Back when it was a niche movement, "green" building was driven by the aspiration of less raw material and resource usage. While that is still a popular motivation, another familiar factor has emerged for builders that is taking sustainability to new levels: competition.
Consider green building products that deliver maximum impact when retrofitting structures.
Dear Jayme:
Everything I hear is "Green, green, green." I don't disagree with it, and I know it's become a factor in my market, but how important is it? What should I be doing?
Daniel
Learn to forecast your building's energy usage and attract more customers.
The construction industry is broken, and the five facts below represent why the industry needs to change:
There are a wide variety of environmental investigation techniques that may be desired or required for new construction and remodeling.
The “green” movement has taken over our way of thinking.
A few months ago, we set out to identify a few sustainable building techniques that actually save builders’ budgets.
The implementation of "green" building practices promises to become an increasingly important initiative among construction business owners in the coming years as public concern for the environment rises and environmental legislation expands.
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.
