June 12, 2019
What is LEED and Why is it Important to Green Building?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that guides builders on how to create the most efficient and cost-saving green buildings. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, green building is the practice of designing, constructing, and operating buildings to maximize occupant health and productivity, use fewer resources, reduce waste and…
March 6, 2019
Tips to Make Your Next Build More Sustainable
The idea of going green is more than just a trend. It is an idea that is here to stay. These days, there are many strategies, both large and small, to help make a commercial build more sustainable and eco-friendly. Here are some tips that can help make your next building project more sustainable: Sustainability…
February 27, 2019
5 Benefits of Recycling Construction Materials
Remember that saying, “reduce, reuse, recycle”? It’s more than just a chant that can get stuck in your head. Construction and demolition (C&D) can create an alarming amount of waste, and recycling as much of this material as possible is one small, but an impactful step in doing your part for the environment. Although it…
January 16, 2019
7 Benefits of Green Building
An effort by designers and builders to create buildings in a way that enhances the positive impact construction has on the environment. Let’s talk about some of the benefits of constructing an eco-friendly structure, or green building. Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions Buildings in the United States are responsible for nearly 40% of the country’s…