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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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Georgia Tech's Kendeda Is a Model for 'Living Buildings' in the Humid Southeast

ENR Construction

The 47,000-sq-ft Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta gained status as a Living Building on Earth Day.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. Regional Priority.

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Georgia Vs Red Wing Boots: Which Brand to Choose?

Work Gearz

If you’ve decided to acquire your first pair of work boots, or looking to replace an old pair, among the many brands respected for manufacturing quality work boots , the names of Georgia Boots and Red Wing Boots will appear.  Is company manufacturing sustainable? The Georgia Boot Company. Georgia Boots.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.

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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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Top Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.