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Eco-Friendly Construction Practices That Could Save the World

Construction Marketing

Why Should Your Construction Business Care About Going Green? A quick recap of the extreme weather we’ve seen in 2017: Repeated large-scale hurricanes in Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida, etc. Going Green. Be green in more than just your work. The more green steps you implement, the greater the impact.

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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. The 15 and 25-kWh LTO batteries that can last up to 30 years under normal load conditions provide sustainable energy and help achieve an eco-friendly and renewable future.

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners

Construction Business Owner

The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. The LEED Green Building Design and Construction Guide is thorough to a fault. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction.

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Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Green Building Law Update

Local mosquito borne transmission of Zika virus has recently been reported in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Zika virus, that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, has become a matter of real concern. Virgin Islands, and America Samoa. but there have been travel associated cases.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

there are 5,460 locally acquired cases in Puerto Rico, and those numbers will grow significantly because the mosquitoes that can carry Zika are found in increasing areas of the U.S. This public health crisis is not limited to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami.

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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022

Pro Builder

Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022 ibush Fri, 02/24/2023 - 07:00 To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) launched in 2009. Since the inception of the green standard, builders across the U.S.

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Federal Facilities – Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

Building Information Management

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Complete Required Energy and Water Evaluations. (a) Applicability. d) “agency” has the same meaning as in Executive Order 13514. (e)