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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Here are a five examples: 1.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Large volumes of stormwater can also lead to combined sewer overflow in older cities across the U.S., Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green roofs.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Large volume of stormwater can also lead to combined sewer overflow in older cities across the U.S., Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green roofs.

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D.C. authority wants to halt sewer tunnel projects while investigating green stormwater alternatives

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The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority has proposed building three tunnels to help manage sewage overflows. It now proposes suspending construction of the tunnels while it conducts an eight-year study on green infrastructure to see if there are more sustainable options. read more.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. Harness natural resources with green construction. Where will it be located? It’s also free.

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The Largest Net-Zero Community Will Have 21,000 Homes

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Recycled wastewater will be used for all irrigation through high-tech sewer pump stations, and landscaping will be drought tolerant and low combustible. Sustainability. Green Projects. Green Design. The neighborhood’s pools will be heated through geothermal exchange technology. Read More. . Community Development.

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All Water is Greywater - So Don't Ban Greywater in Your Plumbing Code

Green Building Law Update

the Plumbing Board) many of whom may not be conversant in sustainability and new innovations in green building. But because potable water is so cheap in most Western countries, it is given short shrift in many sustainability efforts. most by simply deleting 2012 IPC Chapter 13 Gray Water Recycling System).