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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?

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3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project

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3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

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Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. Do they have any sustainability initiatives going on?

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Sustainable Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Sustainable building is using energy-efficient and healthier materials and the intelligent integration of design, construction, and operation of each home so it delivers benefits like healthier living, less maintenance, and durability not just for the next 15 years, but for decades to come. .

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Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. Cities in 2022

Pro Builder

Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. These metros are working to reduce their carbon footprints by blazing a trail toward eco-friendly living and green building . Green building is also on the rise in West and Southern regions, where a number of popular metros are home to more than 100 LEED-certified green buildings per 100,000 people.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Green Building Council.”. All images courtesy Tnemec Company, Inc. by Jennifer Gleisberg, CSI, CDT.

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City leaders call for more cash for green building skills

Construction Enquirer

The City of London Corporation has released a new report urging investment in workers to meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills to decarbonise the city’s commercial buildings. It will also promote the delivery of a new National Retrofit and Green Skills Strategy for commercial developments.

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