by creedla | Nov 21, 2018 | Green Construction
According to the World Economic Forum, the construction industry is the largest global consumer of resources and raw materials. On the other hand, a significant portion of these materials are not used effectively. For example, in the United States, about 40% of solid...
by creedla | Nov 14, 2018 | Environmental News, Green Construction
The world population’s growth, which leads to overconsumption, pollution, and deforestation, is depleting the planet’s natural resources. Unless we make a change, we’ll run into serious problems like water and oil shortage, affecting both developed...
by creedla | Nov 7, 2018 | Environmental News, Green Construction
A net-zero building is designed to produce enough renewable energy to meet its energy consumption requirements. These buildings are revolutionizing the construction sector because they push the industry towards sustainable development. Why is this so important? Energy...
by creedla | Sep 30, 2018 | Environmental News, Green Construction
In the history of the planet, several species went extinct naturally. According to one study, it would cost $76 billion a year to preserve threatened land animals. So, why should we bother with habitat conservation and the preservation of endangered species? Why...
by creedla | Sep 2, 2018 | Environment, Green Construction
Many things have changed since Thomas Edison popularized the light bulb in the late 1800s. Whether for survival or comfort, our society relies heavily on electricity, and energy storage has become one of the most important technologies we have today. As we move toward...
by creedla | Aug 21, 2018 | Environmental News, Green Construction
As world industries continue to grow and evolve, so too must the construction industry. In order to keep up with demand and global needs, new innovations and technologies are necessary. We’re seeing some important trends so far in 2018: Hiring Initiatives As the aging...
