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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Honolulu, Hawaii. Thankfully, strides are being made to combat climate change within our shared industries. Cost: $271 million. Feet: 302,023. Feet: 10,518.

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BC’s Blog December 08

Cassell Construction Estimating

Despite last year’s residential meltdown (-35%), industrial construction recorded strong growth in 2008, and commercial largely held its own, with gains in niches such as the hospitality and office sectors. All signs that construction activity has support top to bottom in very diverse areas of the country.

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