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Type: Blog
Section: Business > Sustainability
Coaching & Consulting
5 Green Building Trends that Benefit You and Your Clients
Caterpillar - Cat
What is “green building” and what are the advantages? Check out some of the latest trends and consider how you might incorporate them into your projects.
April 19, 2022
Apps
[APP] Document and Verify LEED Construction Credits from the Field with Green Badger Mobile App
Green Badger
Green Badger LEED Documentation mobile app is a simple way to document and verify LEED construction credits in the field from your smartphone or tablet
June 13, 2017
Construction Toolbox
Vote ForConstructionPros as the Best Construction Business Blog
ForConstructionPros's Construction Toolbox blog has been nominated for the third year in a row, and we need your help to vote us this year's winner!
March 1, 2017
Sustainable Snippets
The Athletic Side of Sustainable Construction
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will incorporate the latest in sustainable advancements related to design, construction and operations, saving over 30% compared to other sports stadiums
August 22, 2016
Sustainable Snippets
Can Recycled Materials Improve Concrete Performance While Reducing Emissions?
New research shows the chemistry of concrete systems can be improved to provide better performance, while reducing its carbon footprint
July 28, 2016
Sustainability
AC Business Media Supports Wetland Refurbishment Project
The Brietzke Educational Wetland Refurbishment Project included enhancents that increase safety features along the boardwalk railing and improved accessibility along with new signage and a storybook walkway showcasing local artwork
June 15, 2016
Sustainable Snippets
Are Green Retrofits the Future of Construction?
61% of all construction projects today are retrofits with Denver and Seattle pioneering ways to make the case for investing in green retrofits.
May 18, 2016
Business
How the Construction Industry Can Honor Earth Day
Earth Day 2016 is April 22nd. The industry should strive to make construction more efficient and eco-friendly. How can we make choices that fill our need for infrastructure while keeping a watchful eye on the future and protecting ROI at the same time?
April 21, 2016
Sustainability
Can Plants Help Replace Plastics?
To help celebrate Earth Day (Friday, April 22nd), we’re investigating sustainable building products this month. Despite the many benefits that plastics offer, the negative impact of plastics has become a global problem. Algae may be the solution.
April 18, 2016
Sustainable Snippets
Is it Possible to Grow Sustainable Building Insulation?
To help celebrate Earth Day (Friday, April 22nd), we’re investigating sustainable building products this month. While traditional insulation is petroleum-based, a new solution made from mushrooms could be the sustainable solution.
April 12, 2016
Sustainable Snippets
Bamboo Helps Make Concrete Both Stronger & More Sustainable
Abundant, sustainable and extremely resilient, bamboo has potential to become an ideal steel replacement for concrete reinforcement.
April 5, 2016
Sustainable Snippets
4 Steps to Avoid the Risks and Reap the Rewards of Sustainable Construction
While there can be greater risks attributed to sustainable construction projects, there's also huge opportunities for contractors who hold experience with this growing market trend. Opportunities that equaled $145 billion in 2015 alone.
October 29, 2015
Sustainable Snippets
How Wearable Technology is Saving Lives
We’ve all heard about the coming boom of wearable technology, though how useful much of it will be to the construction industry is unknown. Integrating wearable tech into site safety procedures however, is already a win.
September 30, 2015
Sustainable Snippets
Earth Day 2015 & the Launch of “Green Machines”
We celebrate Earth Day with the launch of a new blog series which highlights equipment that can help construction contractors reduce their carbon footprint and improve their bottom line.
April 22, 2015
Business Services
Is Climate Change a Reality – And Does It Really Matter?
Whether you believe in climate change or not, the awareness it has raised has generated positive results.
October 17, 2014
Equipment
Share Your Sustainability Message on Earth Day and Every Day
The construction industry has evolved into a leader in environmental sustainability. Unfortunately, few outside the industry know it.
April 22, 2014
Excavators
Caterpillar Videos Aim to Lighten Up a Heavy-Metal Image
Caterpillar - Cat
Construction equipment supplier seeks to 're-energize employees and dealers around its brand promise and create a culture around what our customers need and deserve'
April 15, 2014
Sustainable Snippets
What are the next sustainable “shades” of green?
Emerging trends can change the way we view the sustainable construction industry.
October 22, 2013
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