GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Got prefab? Lower-carbon materials? Investments build for startups addressing embodied carbon emissions in the built environment

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, stakeholders are also going green. Prefabricated constructions are becoming increasingly popular as a manifestation of this rising environmental consciousness among consumers. Because of this, less energy is needed in constructing the building.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The key challenges in construction going all-electric

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Industrialization can continue without worsening the climate crisis. Here’s how

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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.

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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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U.S. Green Technology

JANUARY 18, 2023

The construction industry is a significant contributor to environmental degradation, consuming vast amounts of raw materials and natural resources, and generating a staggering 39% of the world’s carbon emissions as reported by the World Green Building Council.

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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.

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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.

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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

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U.S. Green Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The post How Can You Maximize Energy Efficiency in New Home Construction? Energy Efficiency Energy Efficient Homes Featured Posts Featured Stories New Home ConstructionTo the casual observer, this might seem like the worst time to start building a new home.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 4, 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 has been used as a construction material in projects employing a variety of raw materials and production processes.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Sustainable Construction. Sustainable construction is a strategic development that works to minimize the environmental impact of construction projects and rallies projects that support local communities and employees. Building and Construction Sustainability Program

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Addressing our biggest issues, especially climate change, will require some real disruption. Business as usual won’t get us there

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

New report says venture capital investment in low-carbon building startups hit a record $2.2 billion in 2022

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 11, 2021

GreenBiz Default Summary

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The circular economy offers an elegant alternative to the siloed, short-sighted and waste-ridden reputation of the building industry

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented several battery-electric trucks for construction site applications at this year’s bauma construction industry trade show in Munich.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Panasonic Energy has begun construction on a facility in De Soto, Kansas, to produce 2170 cylindrical battery cells. The company plans to begin mass production by March 2025 and, after completion of the facility, hopes to maintain annual total production capacity of approximately 30 GWh.

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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

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Green Living Guy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The post Key Ways to Manage Labor Shortages in the Construction Industry appeared first on The Green Living Guy. Environment going green Green Jobs green living construction industry labor manage shortages

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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.

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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

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Inhabitat - Innovation

APRIL 22, 2021

GROUNDS, a coffee hub in Karlín, Prague, is made from 80% upcycled construction waste

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