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Green Building

Green building guidance for contractors—sustainable materials, energy-efficient design and eco-friendly construction practices.

  • Stay Competitive with the Green Advantage Certification

    The demand for knowledgeable green building professionals has rapidly increased.
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    Trends in Green Building Codes

    Educate yourself about state and local green building standards to remain competitive and compliant.
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  • Energy Star Leaders Achieve President’s Energy Efficiency Goal for Buildings

    WASHINGTON –The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that nearly half of the organizations recognized as Energy Star Leaders have improved the energy efficiency of their building portfolios by 20 percent or more. Last year, President Obama announced a nationwide call to action to improve the energy performance in buildings across the nation by 20 percent by 2020. EPA’s Energy Star program has helped these 90 leading organizations achieve the President’s goal by providing them with a proven energy management strategy, which includes a focus on ongoing performance measurement and whole-building improvement. Energy Star Leaders have cumulatively saved more than $150 million on utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to the electricity use of nearly 95,000 homes. “Making our buildings more energy efficient is…
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  • Net Zero Energy Building Revenue to Grow

    As green building practices become more commonplace in the global construction industry, the goal of designing zero energy buildings, or buildings that consume as much energy as they produce through on-site and renewable energy systems, has emerged as the next major frontier.
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  • Earth Advantage Institute to Expand Product and Service Offerings in 2012

    PORTLAND, Ore. (January 31, 2012)   Earth Advantage Institute (EAI), a nonprofit provider of green building certification, education and consulting services, has plans to transition its building certification programs to a free-market verifier model in 2012. This strategic alignment with the market permits EAI to continue its role as a premier market actor and verification provider in Oregon and to continue its expansion nationwide. EAI will also introduce or expand several new products and services to broaden its market reach and better meet the growing needs of building industry stakeholders. Key initiatives for 2012 include:   •       Home Performance Scoring: According to a recent study completed by Energy Trust of Oregon, EAI’s EPS Auditor™ energy modeling software ranked first overall for its accuracy and consistency…
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    Cracking the Green Building Codes

    New codes emphasize the need to maximize the energy efficiency of the building envelope.
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  • Green Building Consultant Lists Top Ten Green Building MegaTrends for 2012

    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.’
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  • Atlas Copco Receives International Acclaim for Innovation and Sustainability

    Atlas Copco has received international acclaim for its innovative and sustainable business practices. Recent honors include listings in Newsweek’s Green Rankings and Thomson Reuters’ Top 100 Global Innovators. “Since August of this year, Atlas Copco AB has been recognized by Newsweek, Thomson Reuters and Forbes for innovative and sustainable business practices, along with strengthening our position in a ranking of global industrial equipment manufacturers measured by the quality of the companies’ patent portfolios,” said Mark Cohen, president for Atlas Copco North America LLC. “These acknowledgements show that not only is it possible to be an environmental steward while operating a successful and innovative manufacturing company, but that our global leaders embrace and incorporate innovation and sustainability in everyday business practices on every level. Newsweek’s Green…
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  • Scientists Analyze Hybrid Construction Vehicle Emissions

    Scientists at the University of California, Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology have received $2 million to study hybrid construction vehicles.
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  • New Sustainable Construction Certification for Construction Professionals

    The demand for sustainable buildings has quickly transformed the way construction projects are handled.
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    How to Reduce Diesel Emissions

    Comply with new EPA standards by reducing engine idling time, and reap rewards – fewer costs and increased productivity.
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    Learn How to Leverage Green Construction Practices

    Gain a competitive advantage with sustainable building methods and materials.
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