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High-performance air- and water-resistive barriers deliver improved sustainability

Construction Specifier

By Richard Martens Sustainability is a complex topic in all fields; every initiative seeking to improve sustainability brings both improvements and setbacks. Within modern construction, there is an exception to the inherent complexity of sustainability comparisons. Photos courtesy Sto Corp. Construction is no different.

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

While Nepal is breathtaking, containing eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, the country is landlocked to the north by China and to the south and east by India, and is a developing country with a low income economy, ranked among the poorest of the 187 countries in the U.N. Human Development Index. is EDGE?

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The Merits of Building with Reclaimed Wood

Natural Building

Using reclaimed wood can be a more sustainable alternative to new wood and other building materials. Nearly half of the world’s top 100 tropical timber and pulp companies have not committed to sustainable forestry practices. A building with reclaimed wood gains points toward certification from the U.S.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

While Nepal is breathtaking, containing eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, the country is landlocked to the north by China and to the south and east by India, and is a developing country with a low income economy, ranked among the poorest of the 187 countries in the U.N. Human Development Index. is EDGE?

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How COP27 Impacts Real Estate: Pricing Real Estate Climate Risk

Stok

FACILITATE A JUST TRANSITION THROUGH POLICY Addressing energy efficiency in low-income housing will also be crucial to protect underserved communities against rising energy costs, which pose a huge economic threat for those at the bottom of the economic ladder.

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

Pro Builder

New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability Wider Ramifications of Older Homes That Aren't Energy Efficient And the stakes are higher than just energy use and costs or greenhouse gas emissions.