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More Than Green Buildings, Green Roads

Green Building Law Update

If green building is going to repair the planet it will have to include green roads. But when modern American society thinks about green building, those thoughts are almost universally of buildings and not of infrastructure like roads and bridges. Over 65% of the impervious surfaces in the U.S. and internationally.

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4 Ways to Ensure Your Next Green Building Project Makes a Real Difference

Construction Business Owner

4 Ways to Ensure Your Next Green Building Project Makes a Real Difference ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 14:20 When it comes to green building, many people think about incorporating energy-efficient features such as effective insulation and glazing, adding eco-friendly lighting or using recycled or repurposed materials.

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The Pros & Cons of Fleets Going Green

Construction Business Owner

The Pros & Cons of Fleets Going Green ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:24 Sustainability within the construction industry can encompass everything from project design, build and waste removal, to what materials and fleet assets are used.

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ANA Hybrid Technology Leads the Green Revolution

Construction Business Owner

ANA Hybrid Technology Leads the Green Revolution As an industry leader, ANA contributes to mitigating climate change and meeting industry demands. mhodges Mon, 04/01/2024 - 09:47 ANA’s intuitive hybrid energy systems are fuel-efficient solutions that reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players.

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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

Green building bonds, which are higher rated and could provide cheaper capital for green building projects, can correct the current market that prices mortgages, green building or nongreen, the same, stimulating the economy and repairing the planet. Mike Italiano, a founder of the U.S.

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Top 5 Green Building Certifications

The Constructor

Green building rating or green certification are systems used to assess and recognize buildings that meet the green requirements and standards.