Globally, the construction and maintenance of buildings consume 40% of the world's resources and
energy. The excessive use of raw materials, natural resources and the demand for energy are largely to blame for the current state of our environment and global warming. The economic and public health benefits of green building and sustainable design will be immeasurable as the world continues to grow and build. See below for articles from industry publications on green building, sustainability, and how both will effect your business.
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Grooved Piping and Green Construction
Victaulic engineer, Larry Thau, provides insight into building Green.
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Greening of Corporate AmericaWith skyrocketing energy costs, a recent McGraw Hill Study shows that 82% of corporate America will be involved in “green” building by 2009, discover why you should get involved.
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The Keys to Marketing Green BuildingWhat is the next step after making your project green? This article offers several methods and marketing strategies to get the word out about green building.
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Global Survey Shows Green Building Costs Less Than People Think
A new study from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development reveals some misconceptions in green building costs and energy efficiencies.
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Going ‘Green’ to Require LEED Certifications
With 1,600 buildings nationally getting LEED certified; it's clear that going green is the future for contractors. Not only do these buildings save in terms of energy costs, but the return investment on a green building has been shown to yield 10 times the initial cost. Read on for an article you can't afford to miss.
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Step in the Right Direction With Environmentally Responsible Flooring
One great way for plants to save energy and join the green movement is to choose the proper flooring. With so many options, what is the best bet for your facility?
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New Green Building Standard Nears Completion Discover the proposed guidelines for the minimum “green” standards in the U.S. and share your input in an open forum on the topic.
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United Kingdom
Green King
The chief executive of the UK Green Building Council weighs on his objectives for a sustainable environment and the obstacles he's facing.
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Breeam Dream
A premier green building: The Innovate Office. See what happens when engineering leads the design process.
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Australia
Property Industry Uses Online Social Networking to Go Green
Online social networking technology has been put to use by the Australian commercial
property sector, which has launched an AUS$1.5 million online encyclopaedia and networking
tool to help create green and profitable commercial buildings.
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Engineers Australia Walks the Sustainability Talk
In 1992, Engineers Australia issued its first sustainability-based 'Environmental Principles
for Engineers’. Since that time, said Engineers Australia National President, Mr Rolfe
Hartley, "It has become accepted that sustainability applies not only to ecological issues,
but all issues of economic and social equity."
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Kwinana Refinery Wins from Sustainability
Environmental initiatives, high productivity, and a commitment to safety have seen Alcoa’s
Kwinana Refinery recognised as the Australian minerals processing plant of the year.
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Australian University Graduate Water Wise
A University of Queensland engineering and business graduate hopes to work on water
conservation and sustainability in Australia’s booming mining industry.
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