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3 Reasons Why Construction Innovation Is More Important Than Ever

ENR Construction

As sustainable construction mandates and the skilled labor shortage challenge the industry, innovation is more important than ever. Read the article to learn why.

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. Today, governments and private entities are increasingly implementing environmental regulations and incentives that reward companies for adopting sustainable practices.

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Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time

Pro Builder

Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time. The 2021 Sustainable, Healthier Home kicks off with a cost- and labor-efficient structural system . Innovative Products: A New High-Performance Wall [VIDEO]. Building Envelope-Related Articles. Sustainable, Healthier Home sponsors: . Sustainability.

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Indian Students Awarded for Innovative Building Material

Natural Building

An innovative sustainable building material project by a team of civil engineering students from Tamil Nadu has won an award at a competition organized by the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute. This alternate sustainable product could change the face of the construction industry,” the institute said.

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The future of sustainable and affordable housing

Lets Build

Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Sustainable homes do not only help the environment by reducing the overall environmental impact during and after construction, but it contributes towards many social and economic benefits. Construction Material.

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New and Old Sustainable Building Materials

Natural Building

Several conventional and innovative green building materials are increasingly being explored to reduce the impact of the construction industry. HempCrete uses hemp, a natural and sustainable resource and carbon sink, to construct a concrete-like material. You can read the original article at www.azobuild.com.

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Sustainability Initiatives Can Drive Corporate Revenue Growth and Innovation

Business Facilities

Sustainability innovation is powering business growth: Between 2010 and 2013, revenues from company-defined portfolios of sustainable products and services grew by 91%, according to a new study from The Conference Board. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.