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Why are green buildings important?

Lets Build

The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Today’s green buildings still use concrete but in a more considered and sparing format.

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Win-Win Scenarios for Residents and Property Managers

BD+C

Win-Win Scenarios for Residents and Property Managers 1 kcichowicz Fri, 09/29/2023 - 10:33 Multifamily Housing Discover how proptech is opening open new paths to revenue for owners and property managers, while bringing desirable amenities and conveniences for renters. This is a win-win solution for both residents and property managers.

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Volvo's First All-electric VNR Truck Deployed in SoCal

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first pilot VNR Electric truck in Southern California as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project. The project is a collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and 13 other…

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Wyatt Franks Appointed Secretary of EGSA Green Committee

Construction Business Owner

April 19, 2013) – Wyatt Franks, assistant product marketing manager for North American generator products at Doosan Portable Power, was recently appointed to secretary of the Green Committee for the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA). STATESVILLE, N.C. in March.'

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Wernick Hire units awarded green accolade

Construction Enquirer

A week’s comparison for same units found a typical saving of 226 kWh of electric and 43.98kg of carbon. Wernick Hires Managing Director, Michael Thistlethwaite said: “Wernick Hire is truly committed to reducing carbon emissions both in our operations and the products we supply to our clients.

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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Requirements for air sealing of filtration and air-cleaning equipment are clarified, and new requirements for preoccupancy ventilation and building envelope moisture management are added.

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Greensburg, Kansas Rebuilds Green After Tornado

Natural Building

Greensburg, a farming community in southwestern Kansas with a population of 900 rebuilt “green” after a tornado barreled through at more than 200 miles per hour and nearly wiped it off the map in 2007. She said, ‘It sounds like you’re going to build it green,’” Hewitt recalled. Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization.

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