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How Recycled Materials Can Be Used in Commercial Construction

by Christopher Brown | Oct 19, 2019
Commercial | Markets

Constructing commercial buildings with recycled materials helps to reduce waste and environmental damage, and it’s becoming preferred so that construction companies working with these materials are growing in demand.

Sustainable Roof Restoration Increases the Viability of Solar

by Mike Feazel | Oct 2, 2019
Commercial | Markets

The sustainability of solar energy is increased by the earth-friendly benefits of restoring an existing roof with a plant-based and bio-friendly alternative to additional asphalt.

Review Feasibility Studies to Determine Future Projects

All types of large projects require very detailed studies. Contractors interested in specific types of projects should monitor feasibility planning and environmental studies. Here are a few upcoming project opportunities.

Combating Climate Change by Reducing Embodied Energy in the Built Environment

by Brent Trenga | Aug 31, 2019
Commercial | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

The building and construction industry is a significant consumer of non-renewable energy resources and is contributing to changing the earth’s environment in damaging and irreversible ways.

Repositioning the Retail Market

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 30, 2019
Commercial | Markets | Public

The retail market has evolved from traditional storefronts and chain rollouts to an e-commerce only model, where retailers can serve customers without a brick and mortar base. Another 75,000 stores selling clothes, furniture and electronics are expected to close in the next seven years.

Propane-Fueled Tankless Water Heating Systems Provide Reliability and Energy Efficiency

by Gregg Walker | Jul 7, 2019
Commercial | Markets

Water heating continues to be a major energy consumer in commercial buildings, and as building owners and operators look for the best solution, propane systems can be an answer, whether they are seeking increased energy efficiency, better performance or a more environmentally friendly water heater.

May Construction Starts Advance 10%

Nonbuilding construction and nonresidential building rebound after a weak April.

Green Roofs Offer Significant Benefits in Urban Storm Water Mitigation

by Damla Boyer | Jun 10, 2019
Commercial | Markets

Green roofs are an effective approach to managing storm water runoff from rooftops. As a result, they are growing in use in urban areas where space constraints limit the use of other storm water management practices.

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