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    1. New fast-drying concrete can speed up work, prevent mold

      Explore Concrete Green Building Blog (May 2 2012)
      by By Lucy Bodilly Seattle Daily Journal Of Commerce Www.Djc.Com

       Moisture in concrete slabs can be a big problem on a project, especially when flooring is installed. Even when epoxies are applied over the slab to protect vinyl floors and carpet from moisture, buckling and mold can occur.

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    1. Concrete house to be energy efficient and tornado resistant

      Explore ky3.com (May 16 2012) green concrete , Concrete

      Concrete house to be energy efficient and tornado resistant It's concrete construction with purpose. The concrete walls soak up the sun's heat, and in this experimental design, they do more. "Of course when he first came to us, that's crazy talk," says Dave Robertson of Prestressed Casting Company. (Read Full Article)

    2. Building Sustainability into the Construction Sector

      Explore justmeans.com (May 11 2012) Green building

      Building Sustainability into the Construction Sector Sustainability is a big issue in the construction sector. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, 39 percent of the country's CO2 emissions come from buildings, which also account for 40 percent of energy consumption, 13 percent of water consumption and 15 percent of GDP. Such impressive figures spell opportunity for the sustainable building sector. The council manages the internationally recognized LEED certification issued to buildings that meet certain environmental benchmarks, includin (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   U.S. Green Building Council

    3. What green projects are worth the extra cost?

      Explore heraldtribune.com (May 11 2012) Green building

      If you want to build a really green house, how much time should you spend looking for products that carry a green certification? Not a lot, advised builders and architects known for their "greenness." Though some green attributes, such as recycled content, were very important and might lead them to consider a particular product, these experts said the presence or absence of a green certification rarely influenced their selections. For these hardheaded professionals, durability, a good t (Read Full Article)

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    4. Quality and Value Driving Growth in the Green Building Market, According to ...

      Explore RealEstateRama (May 2 2012) Green building

      Energy efficiency efforts become commonplace in new construction and remodeling projects, while remodelers place high value on waste management and sustainable materials. WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 2, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today released its latest SmartMarket Report: New and Remodeled Green Homes: Transforming the Residential Market at the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Green Building Conference and

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  3. The latest on sustainable construction

    1. Shaking things up

      Explore Construction & Demolition Recycling (May 17 2012) Green building

      Shaking things up - Image Departments - Editor's Focus 5/17/2012 * * Print * Save to MyCDR ____________________ * Kristin Smith Change is not always easy. The new version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, which has undergone several comment periods and revisions since it was first introduced in the fall of 2011 is certainly no exception. LEED, while not mandatory, has certainly set the direction of (Read Full Article)

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    2. Construction Industry's Workforce Shortage Brings Concerns, but Green Jobs ...

      Explore MarketWatch (May 17 2012) Green building

      NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The construction industry is concerned about skilled worker shortages, according to a new SmartMarket Report from McGraw-Hill Construction entitled "Construction Industry Workforce Shortages: Role of Certification, Training and Green Jobs in Filling the Gaps." It is the first study to focus exclusively on design and construction professionals and trade workers. Skilled workers have left the industry as a result of the economic downturn, an aging (Read Full Article)

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    3. Green Roofs Grow a Whopping 115% in 2011, Industry Announces

      Explore eco-structure.com (May 8 2012)

      Green Roofs Grow a Whopping 115% in 2011, Industry Announces Washington, D.C., ranks as No. 1 market. (Read Full Article)

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    4. The Benefits of Using Insulation for Green Building and LEED Certification

      Explore LEED Green Associate (May 2 2012) Green building

      The Benefits of Using Insulation for Green Building and LEED Certification

      Product Review Insulation is a crucial element of all green building projects, including those that are attempting certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system. What is Insulation? Insulation is a product that blocks heat transfer, and in some cases, sound transfer. The R-value is used to measure the insulation's resistance to heat flow. Therefore, the higher t

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    5. Sick Building Syndrome: Is Greening Your Building a Cure?

      Explore environmentalleader.com (May 2 2012) Green building

      Sick Building Syndrome: Is Greening Your Building a Cure? The idea that a building could make people ill has been in the public consciousness since 1976 when Legionella pneumophila first reared its ugly bacterial head at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. While that was an unusual and isolated case, the idea of a buildings indoor air causing illness has never gone away. During the eighties and nineties we embraced energy efficiencies with such vigor that in some cases our buildings became airtight breeding grounds for germs and toxins and b (Read Full Article)

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    6. Quality and Value Driving Growth in the Green Building Market -- According to ...

      Explore Digital Journal (May 1 2012) Green building , conference

      /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today released its latest SmartMarket Report: New and Remodeled Green Homes: Transforming the Residential Market at the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) National Green Building Conference and Expo. The report includes McGraw-Hill Construction's estimate that the green homes share of the construction market was 17% in 2011, equating to , and expected to rise 29%-38%  by 2016, potentially a $87–11 (Read Full Article)

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    7. Study Finds Green Building May Lead to Greater Financial Performance

      Explore eco-structure.com (Apr 30 2012) Green building

      Some companies implementing LEED-certified environmental practices reported greater financial performance than their non-LEED-certified counterparts, according to a new study by the University of Norte Dame. (Read Full Article)

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    8. USGBC Names Top 10 Green-Building Policies in California

      Explore eco-structure.com (Apr 30 2012) Green building

      USGBC Names Top 10 Green-Building Policies in California State and local policies recognized for advancing green building in the state. (Read Full Article)

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    9. Architects help create hipper image, meet higher goal at Goodwill's upscale ...

      Explore denverpost.com (Apr 29 2012) Green building , conference

      Architects help create hipper image, meet higher goal at Goodwill's upscale ... There's a lot of talk right now about values-driven design and what it can do to make the world a better place. Most of those conversations center on the green building trend; architects are leading the eco-revolution, creating smart homes and advanced public spaces that are energy-efficient and Earth-friendly. But conscientious design doesn't have to be high-tech like that. In fact, many of the most worthy projects are positively pre-tech, recycling old materials and ideas into something fresh. (Read Full Article)

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    10. Pushing the boundaries of integrated design

      Explore Daily Journal of Commerce (Apr 27 2012) Green building

      Pushing the boundaries of integrated design Architects, engineers and general contractors for years have touted their devotion to an integrated process. But as the greenest fringes labor to push projects toward sustainability further and faster, one man is calling for an end to the buzz surrounding integrated design. Scott Lewis, founder and CEO of Portland-based firm Brightworks, said it’s time for green building leaders to stop resting on the laurels of integrated design and to focus on a method guided completely by sustainability goals (Read Full Article)

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    11. Architects Use Genuine Clay Brick for Sustainable Home Building

      Explore The Sacramento Bee (Apr 23 2012) Green building

      /PRNewswire/ -- Architects around the country are incorporating genuine clay brick throughout the house for sustainable design that also helps save on energy costs. In addition to helping meet the highest green building criteria, brick exteriors boost sustainability and performance over their main competitors. Free of volatile organic compounds and often incorporating recycled content, locally sourced brick reduces the use of fossil fuels. At least two brick plants are located within 500 miles o

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    12. Greener Building Materials - Advances impacting industry sustainability

      Explore Construction Digital (Apr 23 2012) Green building

      Greener Building Materials - Advances impacting industry sustainability

      View this feature in our beautifully-rendered April issue of Construction Digital, now live The building sector is on the front lines of the sustainability movement – meaning that innovations within the industry stand to make a substantial impact on climate change and the environment. This month, we’re taking a look at developments in building materials that promise to make green building a smarter, more efficient and effective vehicle for a shift in the global paradigm of sustainability. Phase

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    13. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Announces 2012 Design Award Winners

      Explore Concrete Construction (Apr 19 2012)

      Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Announces 2012 Design Award Winners

      For almost 40 years the CRSI Design Awards program has honored excellence in reinforced concrete structures and acknowledged their designers.

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    14. The Construction Specifier - Fixing Flooring Failures

      Explore Home - Kenilworth Media Inc. (Apr 18 2012)

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    15. Envisioning a Sustainable Urban Future with an Architecture Exhibition

      Explore Green Building Elements (Apr 12 2012) Green building

      Envisioning a Sustainable Urban Future with an Architecture Exhibition

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    16. “Life Cycle Analyzer” supports sustainable solutions in concrete

      Explore 4-traders : one website, all markets (Apr 12 2012) Green building , green concrete , Concrete , conference

      With the newly developed "Life Cycle Analyzer" BASF helps to improve concrete characteristics. The special software offers solutions in major concrete improvement areas like process efficiency, energy reduction, material optimization, and enhanced quality specifications for manufacturers and users of concrete. The analysis covers the entire life cycle of concrete in all its different types of production, such as ready-mix and prefabrication. This new method has been specially tailored for the Eu

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    17. Renovating for a Greener, More Accessible Future - Case Studies of Product Solutions. Credits: 1 AlA HSW/SD, 1 GBCI CE hour.

      Explore continuingeducation.construction.com (Apr 11 2012) Eduction

      Renovating for a Greener, More Accessible Future - Case Studies of Product Solutions. Credits: 1 AlA HSW/SD, 1 GBCI CE hour.

      Architects & Engineers can earn AIA Continuing Education learning units by reading designated articles and sponsored sections in Architectural Record, GreenSource, and Engineering News-Record

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    18. Green and Energy-Efficient Trends in Construction

      Explore Redirecting... (Apr 11 2012) Green building

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    19. McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Outlook Report 2012

      Explore multivu.com (Apr 11 2012)

      McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Outlook Report 2012

      Housing and commercial building construction starts may improve, but will be offset by weakness in the public works and institutional building sectors

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    20. 2012 Sustainable Operations Summit Kicks Off April 17th in New York City

      Explore Green Building Elements (Apr 11 2012) conference

      April 11, 2012 By pressroom Leave a Comment President Bill Clinton, actor and environmentalist Don Cheadle, and the Founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute Amory Lovins, are set to appear at the 2012 Sustainable Operations Summit, which is bringing the brightest minds in business and sustainability to NYC to exchange economical solutions to address energy and the environment. The summit will also feature a series of guided

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