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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.
Read below for articles from global industry publications on green building, sustainability, and how both effect your business.
With sky rocketing 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.
What 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.
A new study from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development reveals some misconceptions in green building costs and energy efficiencies.
With 1,600 buildings nationally getting LEED certified, it is clear that going green is the future. Not only do these buildings save in terms of energy costs, but the return investment on green buildings has been shown to yeild 10 times the initial cost.
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 for your facility?
Discover the proposed guidelines for the minimum "green" standards in the U.S. and share your input in an open forum on the topic.
Chief executive of the UK Green Building Council weighs on his objectives for a sustainable environment and the obstacles he is facing.
A premier green building: The Innovative Office. See what happens when engineering leads the design process.
Online social networking technology has been put to use by the Australian commercial propery sector, which has launched and AUS$1.5 million onlined encyclopaedia and networking tool to help create green and profitable commerical buildings.
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 economic and social equity."
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.
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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