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Why Prefab Construction Is A Sustainable Choice

The Environmental Blog

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. This type of building is constructed by first making its parts in a factory and then putting them together in the actual location.

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Deconstruction, not demolition: How a circular economy can green construction

Business Green

By reusing and recycling materials, the construction sector can tackle its climate footprint while limiting material shortages, writes Cemex Ventures' Ibon Iribar

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Sustainability Guide for Builders and Construction: Getting Started

Green Business Bureau

Sustainable Construction: Builders Need to Go Green. Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly common throughout the construction industry. This new emphasis on sustainable construction has created a robust green building and production network which is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S.

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These upcycled shipping containers make eco-friendly offices

Inhabitat - Innovation

Sustainable architecture focuses on low impact construction and natural or recycled materials. The new marketing suite for Goldman Westlink is just such a building.

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£6.1 million to help recycle plastic waste into construction products

Envirotec Magazine

As a manufacturer, as well as a recycling business, Mercers offers additional circularity by guaranteeing a market for the material recycled. Across the industry, we are seeing greater demand for UK-produced PRNs, while upcoming legislation, such as the Plastic Packaging Tax, is driving demand for recycled material.

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Novel floating wind turbine design to use recyclable aluminium

Renew Economy

Norwegian duo announces plans to use sustainable and recyclable materials in the construction of floating offshore wind turbines. The post Novel floating wind turbine design to use recyclable aluminium appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why Are Temporary Buildings Better for the Environment?

The Environmental Blog

Benefits of temporary structures Reduced construction waste: Temporary structures are typically constructed off-site, in controlled factory environments. This off-site construction approach minimizes the amount of waste generated on-site compared to traditional building methods.