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Why are green buildings important?

Lets Build

The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Today’s green buildings still use concrete but in a more considered and sparing format.

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The Best Kept Secret in Green Building - a Conversation with Jerry Yudelson

Green Building Law Update

I had a conversation with Jerry Yudelson last week, six weeks after he became the President of the Green Building Initiative, the non profit with the rights to distribute Green Globes in the United States. Jerry is known to many in the green building world. we have certified less than one percent of them as green.

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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Green Building Council released data showing that global green building continues to double every three years. As the leading benchmark in green building, LEED-certified projects are resource-efficient and save money. Have you successfully used Viewpoint software and BIM to reach LEED certification?

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Introducing Our New Blog: Viewpoint Surveyor

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s been a busy summer here at Viewpoint: We announced our exciting acquisition of Dexter + Chaney , a leader in cloud-based ERP software. Viewpoint’s Enterprise Cloud platform launched as the next generation of construction software. At Viewpoint, we’re here to make your construction software work for you. Best Practices.

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

Construction Marketing

While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Several alternatives can help us reduce concrete in our buildings. Instead of using paper blueprints or designs, opt for a digital solution, such as construction management software. .

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Free Interior Design Softwares

The Constructor

Related posts: Free Civil Engineering Softwares Interior Design Where can I get a get a free software to design flat slab? – Reply Benjamin Kardel Posted on 19/11/2011 at 20:57 Send you an Interior Design Software : InteriCAD-Interior Design Software Pro. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Bridge Engineering Softwares Close

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Dollar Saving Tips for Contractors

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Sometimes, staying in the green can be difficult with large budgets and complex projects that have many details and variables. With Viewpoint construction software , creating a master inventory list is simple—updates can be made in real time making it easy to stay on top of your company’s equipment and tools. Design Effectively.