Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Buildings must be energy efficient. Use Sustainable Building Materials.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Product and Material Selection.

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Commercial Green Construction Materials 275

Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2023, High-Performance Features ibush Mon, 04/03/2023 - 18:30 In the second of two webinars about The New American Home 2023, we explore how the luxury home is also a model of resource efficiency, from next-level energy and water savings to indoor air quality and materials use.

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Green NAHB Products IDEA 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline. Photo by Sarah Crowley.

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Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 26, 2024

While it’s quite hard to pinpoint what the additional cost truly is over traditional construction, a quick internet search indicates that building owners could pay an additional 0-15% for a sustainable building. The final benefit that I’ll discuss here is the use of natural light (1 point).

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Office 62

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Cement use in concrete is the largest single material source of greenhouse gas emissions in building. Concrete is the largest single material source of embodied emissions in buildings, and makes for more than 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Current green building programs actually encourage the use of concrete.

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Concrete Green Materials California 245

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2013

The selection of green building materials and products represents one important strategy in the design of a green building. Green building materials.

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Green Materials Products Design 259

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline. Photo by Sarah Crowley.

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Sustainability Construction Products Concrete 52

Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re green.

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Sustainability Construction Materials Industrial 148

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Green Building Council was no doubt the biggest story at Greenbuild 2017 in Boston last week. And that is saying a lot because Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and there was much to be excited about in the aisles of the expo floor. by the U.S. and not v5 (.

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Green Materials Life Cycle Products 238

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Homebuilding is no longer exclusively about materials or land, but instead, how all the pieces fit together within an overarching puzzle. These products are not only expected to make a home more comfortable, but also to perform better over time, ultimately saving homeowners money.

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Sustainability Materials Transportation Green 111

Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2022

Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain. Prices and lead times for traditional building materials continue to increase across the globe, but natural products and alternative construction methods may offer a solution. Building Materials. Green Projects.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2016

The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. If a business makes environmental claims in its ads or on its products or in its building, the Federal government offers guidance through the FTC’s Green Guides.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 27, 2022

Introduction of Green Concrete. In the history of the concrete world, green concrete is a revolution topic in Denmark; it was first invented in 1998. With the color green concrete has nothing to do. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. What Is a Green Concrete?

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Concrete Green Portland Materials 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They ensure the contractor adheres to the defined guidelines, uses the correct materials, and stays within the timelines. The illustrations allow contractors or fabricators to know what on-site teams want and what materials are needed.

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Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They ensure the contractor adheres to the defined guidelines, uses the correct materials, and stays within the timelines. The illustrations allow contractors or fabricators to know what on-site teams want and what materials are needed.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

BD+C

MAY 29, 2018

Increased use of green building materials in public facilities as a result of government support is a major growth factor for these products around the globe, according to Transparency Market Research. The global green building materials market is projected to grow 12.5%

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Green Materials Accounting Products 91

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

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Sustainability Certification Green Life Cycle 105

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Decrease Lumber Use With High-Performance Building Strategies. As softwood lumber prices reach new heights, home builders may want to consider high-performance building strategies to use less lumber, suggests the National Association of Home Builders. Building Materials. Lean Building. Building Materials.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” 2010 Appendix G, assessing Building Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Emissions, or following a Prescriptive path.

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Green Life Cycle Certification Materials 136

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Common coil coated products used in construction include roofing, wall panels, soffits, and fascia.

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Green Architecture New York City Estimating 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Products and construction methodologies that provide immediate reductions in embodied carbon must be weighed against building longevity, lifecycle cost, energy consumption, and a host of other variables. Construction is no different. Holistic understanding of environmental impacts is not easy to develop.

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Sustainability Environment Drafting Comparison 62

Lets Build

AUGUST 18, 2023

The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They ensure the contractor adheres to the defined guidelines, uses the correct materials, and stays within the timelines. The illustrations allow contractors or fabricators to know what on-site teams want and what materials are needed.

Project Management 78

Project Management Drawings Construction Documentation 78

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In a conversation I had with Barry Giles, a true green building pioneer, in 2018, he said, “to truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry.”. Yet today there are more than 40 million people in modern slavery worldwide.

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Equity Sustainability Defense Green 257

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Possibly more accurately stated, this is a report on the state of the LEED green building rating system. Green Building Council. Last week Greenbuild was like drinking from a fire hose, being inundated with enormous amounts of information about all that is going on with green building.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 17, 2018

Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. This is no longer a genuine debate over the negative environmental impact that buildings have on the planet.

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Green Risk Organization Materials 153

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. Concrete admixtures can also optimize the production process for sustainability. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:43. GCP Applied Technologies. November 29, 2019. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE.

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Sustainability Products Concrete Construction 78

Pro Builder

MARCH 5, 2021

Standout Green Products from IBSx. Despite technical difficulties, manufacturers were able to show off their new product releases outside of IBSx and KBIS, and many new offerings feature hygienic, efficient, and safety features. It also took home the title of “most innovative building material.” Green Products.

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Green Products Sustainability Materials 52

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Most Green Buildings Aren’t Actually Carbon-Neutral, Experts Say. The truth about carbon-neutral building proves that builders still have a long way to go to combat costly emissions, but with new innovations popping up every day, a net-zero future is in reach. Green Projects. Green Products. Environmental.

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Green Life Cycle Accounting Innovation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors.

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Sustainability Construction Autodesk Green 97

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 2, 2015

Georgia General Assembly House Bill 255 is proof that the “wood wars” surrounding the LEED green building rating system continue to be waged. To receive the credit, a project must use “at least 25%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed building products.”

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 but more than a year later, it has not been adopted anywhere. Many code officials have concluded the 2018 IgCC is not a good building code, green or otherwise. for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

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Green Maryland Site Certification 156

Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2022

Construction Lab Launched in Pittsburgh to Develop Labor and Building Innovation. The Last Mile Lab seeks to create an inclusive pathway for workforce development while introducing new building techniques and opportunities for industry innovation. Wed, 05/04/2022 - 10:26.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2016

Green Building Council is to be applauded for the release last week of the new pilot credit MRpc102 – Legal Wood. There may be no single subject matter more discussed with over the 15 year history of LEED than forest product certification. The vast majority of LEED buildings have not pursued that credit.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Both are affected by the material science that goes into the product: How are they constructed? Where do the materials come from that make these products? The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability.

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Sustainability Certification Green Products 52