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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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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.

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Green construction isn’t new anymore. In fact, it’s become pretty commonplace in the construction industry. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. According to the U.S.

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LA Metro's Board Green Lights $7.1B Southeast Gateway Line

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ENR.com is the bible of the construction industry, providing news and features about projects, products and people in construction, architecture and engineering.

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Some Principles of Green Architecture

Natural Building

How can it be constructed with minimal harm to the natural habitat? Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. Tight Building Envelope A home’s building envelope is a critical part of green architecture. Can the house be built to take advantage of natural features?

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Green, and then some: Architecture firms are helping cities raise the stakes in green design

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Cities and counties around the country are taking sustainability to new heights—and architecture firms are helping them raise the stakes in green design. San Diego and New York are among a growing number of local jurisdictions that are expanding the scope of their energy- and water-use requirements for new construction.

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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems

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Architects and specifiers increasingly seek options for architectural metal coatings combining sustainability, durability, and a wide variety of colors. Common coil coated products used in construction include roofing, wall panels, soffits, and fascia. Green building benchmark programs. In the U.S., was estimated at $64.6

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

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As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023. But it is also important to find ways to make the construction process itself sustainable.