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Green Living Guy
MAY 27, 2022
It is these construction projects. There is not enough room left on earth, as the construction of residential buildings, skyscrapers, corporate offices, hospitals, […]. Everyone is talking about climate change and global warming.
Green Living Guy
MAY 6, 2022
Even though most people believe that the construction industry is to be blamed for the catastrophic ecological situation we’re living in at the moment, this concept couldn’t be further away from the truth.
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GreenBiz
MAY 3, 2022
The need for investment in more resilient buildings is clear, but many countries lack the data to properly assess these risks
GreenBiz
JANUARY 2, 2020
But there are solutions to make construction more efficient, resilient and safer. Buildings have an outsize impact on the environment. Buildings Built Environment Clean Economy Cleantech Pollution Prevention
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Make advocacy and inquiry a mantra, and you have a recipe for a culture of productive discourse that propels sustainability, climate action, and other strategic and operational imperatives
U.S. Green Technology
JANUARY 10, 2022
A construction project can be complex. This includes the building and construction industry. Luckily, construction project tools can help you streamline your processes. The post 6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Construction Design Software appeared first on U.S.
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 9, 2020
5 Techniques for Sustainable Building Construction Sustainable construction covers two main facets: following protocols that will reduce the impact on the environment during the building process and creating something that will have a positive impact in the future.
GreenBiz
JULY 29, 2021
Meet Nexii, the green construction company allied with Michael Keaton. Green construction startup Nexii first caught my attention back in the spring when the Canadian company announced a partnership with actor and Pennsylvania native Michael Keaton.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Addressing our biggest issues, especially climate change, will require some real disruption. Business as usual won’t get us there
U.S. Green Technology
MARCH 14, 2022
The construction industry is especially notorious, as it is culpable for around 39% of all carbon emissions worldwide. The post 5 Tips to Make Green Construction a Reality by Today’s Eco-Friendly Standards appeared first on U.S.
Green Business Bureau
AUGUST 12, 2021
What are sustainable construction materials? Material technology continues to advance, creating new and novel possibilities for the construction industry. Today, there is a growing variety of sustainable construction materials taking the place of traditional materials.
The Environmental Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Oil spills, sewage overflow, construction runoff…whether or not it makes news headlines, our communities face new hazardous waste contamination each day. As the economy has improved and increased construction and manufacturing projects the last few years, so too has the need for remediation and environmental cleanup. Contamination occurs every single day in the form of transportation runoff, natural disaster wreckage, construction waste, and storage tank decay.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 29, 2021
Proposed model shows potential for circular practices in construction steel. Contrary to popular belief, a profitable business model for reused construction steel is not nearly as impossible as one may believe. Niraja Chopade. Fri, 01/29/2021 - 01:00.
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Envirotec Magazine
MAY 31, 2022
As a construction material it has the advantages of structural strength and permeability, as well as being attractive as a carbon-sequestering additive. Biochar’s use as a construction material is a relatively new research area. Image credit: Mandeep Rawat.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
The circular economy offers an elegant alternative to the siloed, short-sighted and waste-ridden reputation of the building industry
Green Business Bureau
JULY 5, 2021
Sustainable Construction: Builders Need to Go Green. Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly common throughout the construction industry. The Construction Industry’s Impact on the Environment. Properly Dispose of Construction Waste.
Green Business Bureau
JULY 28, 2021
Whether it be a new building or an existing building, the LEED certification process offers a rating system for all different types of construction. This article is meant to focus on the LEED certification checklist for Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C).
Green Business Bureau
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Sustainable Construction that Builds Competitive Advantage. With consumer demand for green products and services quickly on the rise, the construction and building products industry is looking for ways to manage cost while capitalizing on this new demand.
Fairsnape
MAY 15, 2020
As construction along with other sectors emerges from varying degrees of Corona lockdown we have an opportunity, a rare opportunity and the only one we may have in our life times to shape the next normal. What then, for construction and the built environment.
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 27, 2022
Simon Richards writes about how the construction industry is taking the lead ahead of the Government when it comes to setting targets to achieve net zero in the industry. However, the construction sector has not stood still waiting for the Government to take action.
CleanTech Group
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Construction is a $12 Trillion industry, accounting for almost 13% of the Global GDP. Construction and buildings are also responsible for 38% of global emissions, producing ~25%-30% of all waste in Europe. While construction incumbents. Cross-sector Trends Energy & Power Energy Efficiency Construction
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 15, 2022
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION. The industry is moving toward sustainable construction. If you are a General Contractor, it’s important you provide sustainable construction and renovation options to your customers. Sustainable Home Design and Sustainable Construction Materials.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 11, 2021
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Green Business Bureau
APRIL 15, 2022
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION. If you are a General Contractor, it’s important you provide sustainable construction and renovation options to your customers. Sustainable Home Design and Sustainable Construction Materials. Building and Construction Industries
U.S. Green Technology
MAY 1, 2022
Smart home devices vary in functionalities and sizes—small smart home devices such as smart vacuum cleaners, The post 5 Budget-Friendly Construction Tips To Build A Smart Home appeared first on U.S.
Charged
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced three new electric compact construction machines, bringing its electric lineup to five models. Fleets and Infrastructure Newswire The Vehicles Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo EVs
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 15, 2022
Water utilities are working to 2030, while the construction industry has 2050 in its sights. Challenging factors with construction include the complexity of the supply chain, and the sheer quantity of waste generated. It’s incredibly easy to create waste in the construction industry.
U.S. Green Technology
MAY 8, 2020
Why Green Initiatives for Industrial Construction? A large part of the movement includes green building practices in which companies approach new construction with a combination of protecting the environment and our natural resources with cutting energy costs and saving clients money.
The Environmental Blog
JUNE 25, 2020
The construction industry is one of the top contributors to greenhouse gas emissions , playing a huge role in climate change. The effects of construction on the environment are immense from mining precious resources, extracting materials, and destroying habitat.
U.S. Green Technology
JULY 16, 2020
The construction industry is one of the most necessary sectors in the world. In comparison to the traditional method, modular construction is the more sustainable option. Modular construction entails partial building in a controlled, off-site location, like a factory.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Timber construction uses less resources, produces fewer emissions, and is more durable than steel and concrete
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 26, 2021
The first phase of construction on the new Nordic Harvest vertical farm has been completed after just 6 months of work
Clean Energy Canada
APRIL 28, 2022
to the European Union (EU), governments are using “Buy Clean” policies to incentivize the use of lower-carbon construction materials in infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and buildings. on buying clean construction materials appeared first on Clean Energy Canada.
The Environmental Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The construction industry is a popular, ever-growing field, and with more young people than ever before opting to learn a trade in favor of attending college and earning a degree, the competition is getting fiercer. If you’ve decided to make your career in the construction industry, then you’ll be glad to hear that it’s a sector where employees tend to be happier compared to various others.
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 22, 2021
GROUNDS, a coffee hub in Karlín, Prague, is made from 80% upcycled construction waste
Fairsnape
JANUARY 7, 2020
Construction projects are carbon-positive: Strict carbon planning and management is key. Carbon and Construction carbons are not understood. Therefore, the most responsible thing we can do is to design and construct buildings that are carbon sinks.
Inhabitat - Innovation
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Researchers have come up with a new, more eco-friendly and effective form of building insulation material. The new material was developed due to the shortcomings of the traditional polyurethane-based foam insulators
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 17, 2021
Construction costs for U.S. The average construction cost per kilowatt fell from $1,895 in 2013 to $1,391 in 2019. The report acknowledges that wind capacity and construction costs vary significantly by region.
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Growing interest in environmental issues is putting pressure on the construction sector to move towards a circular economy with greater emphasis on the sustainable recovery of waste materials. The construction industry is the UK’s biggest consumer of natural resources.
Econaur
JANUARY 29, 2021
Homeowners are also showing interest in projects that deploy raw material and construction techniques with a lower carbon footprint and that are not detrimental to the environment. These techniques are being extensively used in modern construction right from the Continue reading.
Solar Power World
JUNE 1, 2022
By Randy Smith, Director of Construction Management, Terrasmart Striking the right balance between risks and rewards lies at the heart of solar success. … The post Overcoming construction challenges in the Northeast for solar success appeared first on Solar Power World.
CleanTech Group
MAY 7, 2021
New Demands in Construction Drive Innovation Demand for new structures, buildings and housing continues unabated. This inevitably places pressure on the workforce and. Cleantech Insurance Materials and Chemicals
Charged
MARCH 10, 2022
Fuller Company, where we will discuss the process of constructing a battery module and the use of innovative adhesive, sealant, and encapsulants for each stage of construction. Join this webinar session at our Spring Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by H.B.
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