Sustainability & Resilience: Page 41
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Widespread net-zero building needs tax incentives for a while longer
The up-front cost of materials for green building will need a tax offset on the construction for "a few more years," advocates say.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
Retrieved from Autodesk on January 31, 2012
Retrofits are LEED-ing the way in commercial
The U.S. Green Building Council says successful renovations like the Empire State Building are proving green isn't just for new construction anymore.
By Ron Gallagher • July 3, 2012 -
Demolition industry honors 4 projects for environmental performance
Green is not just for building. The National Demolition Association honored projects that demonstrated environmental performance in removing structures
By Ron Gallagher • July 3, 2012 -
Evolving LEED for existing buildings is panel's topic
Panelists focused on USGBC's movement toward emphasizing building performance outcomes.
By Ron Gallagher • July 2, 2012 -
San Francisco lays claim to the greenest building in North America
The city's utilities commission has a new headquarters that reclaims wastewater and integrates solar and wind power generation.
By Ron Gallagher • July 2, 2012 -
GSA is holding online session about green-building standards to use
Federal agencies are required to take a look every five years at what green standards to use.
By Ron Gallagher • June 30, 2012 -
FHFA rapped for position on energy-efficiency programs for homes
A green-building consultant says the FHFA is being too conservative and is hurting programs to finance home energy-efficiency efforts.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
7 green residential building projects
Green projects for home builders can appear in any room, and Construction Dive looks at seven examples that can make bedrooms, floors and roofs more eco-friendly.
By Shehryar Nabi • June 28, 2012 -
Titan America chief urges building resilience in sustainability standards
A plea for "sustainable" to include "resilient" in worldwide construction was part of a meeting of 1,000 business executives at the Rio+20 environmental conference.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
TODAY’S DEALS: Affordable Green Project Opens in Newark
RPM's LEED certified affordable asset opens; a $10 million mixed-use site hits Miami market; and Johnson Capital’s Dallas office arranges bridge, acquisition, rehab loans in Texas, Kansas
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
Costs Soar for ?Mississippi Lignite Project
A rising cost estimate for Mississippi Power's gasification project has rattled the state's utility regulators.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
Viewpoint: Why Home Baseline Water Testing Matter
Opinion by SAIC’s James J. Kohlhaas on a key issue related to risks of hydraulic fracturing.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
Behind Closed Doors
Make sure your next energy audit includes an assessment of apartment units.
By Lindsey Smith • June 26, 2012 -
EuroVegas complex tempts Spain with money and jobs
The casino project from Sheldon Adelson and his Las Vegas Sands Corp. has Spaniards divided, despite potential benefits.
By Brian Warmoth • June 22, 2012 -
The brilliance of green building is shining at Rio+20
We spend 90% of our time indoors in air that's more polluted than outdoors.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2012 -
EPA releases framework to give cities more flexibility in managing wastewater
EPS is revising how it deals with water-pollution issues involving local governments.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2012 -
KB Homes' first 'ZeroHouse' model opening in Md. subdivision
The home builder says the model it is offering in its Middletown Woods development can save $6,000 in energy bills and 50,000 gallons of water with efficient design and appliances and solar power.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2012 -
NIST's data-driven home puts 'green' to the test
The test house in Maryland will be filled with monitors and can simulate humans moving inside and using appliances.
By Ron Gallagher • June 14, 2012 -
President Clinton Announces the Launch of California’s Best Buildings Challenge at 2012 Clinton Global Initiative America
Jason Hartke Vice President, National Policy U.S. Green Building Council Add six companies…five million square feet of collective real estate…and one challenge. Stir. What do you get? A recipe for something remarkable – not just better buildings, but best buildings. In othe...
By Eli Dickinson • June 9, 2012 -
Construction Dive A-List Profile: Steve Linsky
In our ongoing series of interviews, Construction Dive will be profiling individuals who have been selected for the Construction Dive A-List. Today we talk to Steve Linsky, a marketing specialist and construction industry veteran.
By Brian Warmoth • June 8, 2012 -
Military construction: 5 trends that could spell success for your firm
Contractors who can adapt to where the military is going with its buildings can find plenty of work.
By Ron Gallagher • June 8, 2012 -
GSA brainchild: Full fees after building hits energy-use targets
For a Seattle project, the design-build team has 0.5% at risk on energy-use targets.
By Ron Gallagher • June 6, 2012 -
U.S. lags in city planning for climate-change effects
The U.S. is at the bottom of the international list, with 59% of its cities exploring what climate change will mean for them.
By Ron Gallagher • June 6, 2012 -
Chicago building owners, city set a 20% energy-reduction goal
The owners of 14 downtown buildings have signed on for the program. The goal is 20 percent in five years.
By Ron Gallagher • June 6, 2012 -
Construction Dive A-List Profile: Jenna McKnight
Over the next few weeks, Construction Dive will be profiling individuals who have been selected for the Construction Dive A-List. Today we talk to news director at Architectural Record, Jenna McKnight.
By Ryan Willumson • June 6, 2012
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