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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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Green Globes New Multifamily Rating Systems Respond to the Market

Green Building Law Update

On July 11 the Green Building Initiative launched the Green Globes Multifamily for New Construction and Green Globes Multifamily for Existing Buildings. Much of that market opportunity is driven by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac green financing programs. The new rating systems are very broad in eligibility (.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Site Selection for Residential Buildings Following are some of the important factors which should be considered while selecting site for any residence. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings.

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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

Constructonomics

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. The study did not look at any other green innovations, like improved insulation or energy recycling. homes and offices remain inefficient.

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ACCELERA 300 HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER | Green content.

Contractor Magazine

Residential Plumbing. Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Management Best Practices. Project Management. Home > Green > ACCELERA 300 HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. Management. Newsletters. Contact Us. Plumbing Commercial Plumbing.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Green Building. Equipment Management. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. There’s no denying that green building is more common than ever. Get Green Certified. STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |.

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A career in plumbing can lead to many paths | Sustainably Speaking

Contractor Magazine

Residential Plumbing. Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Project Management. Home > Blogs > Sustainably Speaking > A career in plumbing can lead to many paths. Sustainably Speaking. by Candace Roulo in Sustainably Speaking. Whats Sustainably Speaking? Management.