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Eco-Roof Primer—From Construction Benefits to Materials Selection

by Bill Klein | Dec 4, 2018
CSR | Culture | Markets | Public

It is important to rethink green space as more land is lost to construction. Green roofs—which incorporate plant life on a flat or slightly sloped waterproofed and layered substructure—offer a solution with many benefits.

Green Building Activity Accelerates Globally

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 28, 2018
CSR | Culture | Markets | Public

Nearly half of the 2,000 architects, engineers, contractors, owners, consultants and investors participating in Dodge Data & Analytics’ World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report report that more than 60 percent of their construction projects will be built “green” by 2021.

USGBC Launches LEED Zero; Up Next Is LEED Positive

by USGBC | Nov 28, 2018
CSR | Culture | Markets | Public

The U.S. Green Building Council is formalizing its commitment to net zero projects with a new LEED Zero certification program that encourages a holistic approach to building operations and resources.

IgCC Offers Whole Systems Approach to Building Design, Construction and Operation

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 13, 2018
Markets | Public

The 2018 International Green Construction Code is now available to help cities, states and countries build stronger, smarter, sustainably and more resiliently through a whole systems approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings.

New Efforts to Fight Construction’s Impact on Climate Change

by Brent Trenga | Oct 12, 2018
Markets | Public

In the fight against climate change, efforts are intensifying against the planet’s number one enemy: CO2.

Three Factors to Consider When Adding Solar to New and Existing Buildings

by Josh Held | Sep 18, 2018
Commercial | Markets | Public

There are three main areas of concern when reviewing common problems and solutions regarding PV solar integration with an existing or new commercial or industrial building: the structural capacity of a building, the roof’s age and condition, and electrical integration.

Surviving the ‘Solarcoaster’

by Jessica Porter | Aug 31, 2018
Commercial | Industrial | Markets | Public

Though riddled with hurdles, solar is a lucrative industry for those contractors willing to meet the challenge. In the United States, there are 55.9 gigawatts of total solar capacity, 250,000 people employed in solar-related jobs and 1,748,000 installed solar energy programs.

Incorporate Sustainability in Building Design to Meet Green Construction Goals

by Norma Lehman | Aug 17, 2018
Markets | Project Delivery | Public

By evaluating energy conservation strategies at the start of the design phase, owners/developers will reap the financial benefits of energy-efficient buildings while staying compliant with ever-changing energy codes.
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