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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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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Green construction isn’t new anymore. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. Economic Benefits of Green Building. The Role of Contractors in Green Construction.

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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. Document and compliance management features of these software packages make it easy to stay on top of project requirements, ensuring smoother workflows in both the office and on the jobsite.

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7 products for GCs, subs from Greenbuild

Construction Dive

ESG software, a waste-battling robot and a building code library were among the wares on display at the largest green building conference in the world.

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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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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. Green building can save the planet, or at least the people on the planet. Human Development Index.

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A1A Updates Crane Tracking Software

Construction Equipment

A1A Software has updated iCraneTrax with a fleet map feature and a maintenance interface for dealers. Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red icons are a progressive display of the service intervals for each… The new fleet map feature provides a visual overview of key service items for a fleet of cranes.