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Sustainable Construction: What Did Mayans, Romans Know That We Don’t?

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Table of Contents Updated on 10/17/2024. Introduction The construction industry is a vital sector that plays a significant role in shaping the world around us. From residential homes to commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, and industrial facilities, construction projects have a profound impact on our daily lives. With the increasing focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, […]

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Most Requested Sustainable Features in New Homes

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As homebuyers become more aware of how eco-friendly features can save them money and protect the environment, demand for these features is rising steadily. Including commonly requested sustainable features in new homes is one way to attract attention from informed homebuyers. Low-E Windows Low-E (low emissivity) windows are treated with a coating that improves their ability to

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5 Green Construction Trends To Look Out For

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The big push in green construction throughout 2016 will put an emphasis on creating energy-efficient buildings that have a low-impact on the health of the environment. Sustainability and energy efficiency are becoming more important to business, governments and consumers around the world. This opens up the possibility for new products that are environmentally responsible. Each

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The Living Building: The New Green Building Challenge

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With energy-efficient and sustainable construction maintaining a significant place in the current construction industry, new initiatives that support green building continue to emerge. Net-zero buildings, for example—those buildings that create as much energy as they use—have become increasingly popular among energy-conscious and environmentally aware contractors and clients. A new initiative, the Living Building, has the potential

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Economists Forecast Another Good Year for Housing

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When the housing market improves, construction employment picks up along with it. In terms of both new homes built and new hires, 2016 is shaping up to be even better than last year. Single Family Homes Driving the Market In February, housing starts rose 5.2 percent to their highest point in five months. For the

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Roofing: Blue is the New Green

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In urban areas, rooftop runoff can overwhelm the sewer system and contribute to water pollution. While vegetation-covered green roofing slows this runoff somewhat, its capacity is limited. For effective storm runoff control, blue roofing is a more effective option. How a Blue Roof Works A blue roof is designed expressly to store rainwater temporarily in

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Top Sustainable Features in New Homes

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As the demographics of new-home buyers shift to younger and more energy-conscious purchasers, builders are recognizing that energy efficiency and sustainability are becoming major considerations in home purchases. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that energy efficiency, represented through energy savings and decreases in electricity bills, is a high priority with many new-home

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Sustainable Building Materials: Keeping Your Jobsite Eco-Friendly

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With sustainable construction maintaining its popularity as a viable building approach, more builders and their customers are turning to environmentally friendly construction materials as substitutes for less eco-friendly options. You can use the following list to identify some of the sustainable building materials available to you. Insulation Fiberboard and spun fiberglass have long been a popular

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Scientists May Have Found a Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions During Concrete Production

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Concrete is one of the most common building materials found in the construction industry, used for everything from floors to walls to driveways. The most common methods of producing concrete, however, also generate significant amounts of carbon dioxide, making concrete a substantial contributor to overall greenhouse gas emissions throughout the country. A new method of

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