Green construction news articles

Carl Homes certified green by the Environments For Living program

Sustainability concepts are integrated in Carl Homes' business systems to ensure the company's success. But that sustainability commitment permeates the community development and home-building efforts as well. The company has several communities under development, the largest being CantaMia, a flagship development of 1,700 homes being built in Goodyear, Ariz. CantaMia is an active adult community, while three other planned communities designed fo... [more]

UKTFA revamps website to help establish timber frame as the construction method of choice

The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has launched its new look website. The re-vamped website has been specifically designed to be the driving force behind the UKTFA’s aim to establish timber frame as the construction method of choice for an industry recognizing the need for a more carbon efficient future. Whilst providing potential customers with the ability to learn more about the many sustainable benefits of timber frame construction, th... [more]

Accoya wood combines the performance of non-renewable materials with the virtues of sustainable wood

With climate change an increasing threat to our environment, low carbon yet high performance materials based on renewable resources are high on the agenda. These would replace non-renewable, carbon intensive, materials such as metals, plastics and concrete. Accoya® wood, the high technology wood from Accsys Technologies PLC, has been billed as a low carbon alternative compared to other conventional construction materials. This follows a recent... [more]

UKTFA launches website to promote the benefits of timber as the preferred construction method

The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has launched a new website designed to promote the benefits of timber as the preferred construction method. The website, unveiled as part of the UKTFA’s Fabric First campaign launch, highlights the importance of using timber frame as the core fabric in a building to deliver a host of key benefits including sustainability, high thermal performance and cost efficiency. Self-builders, architects, builde... [more]

PassivSystems works with ModCell to target the Building Schools for the Future programme

The Government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme is the biggest-ever school buildings investment programme, with the aim being to rebuild or renew every school in the UK. Two British clean technology firms have combined forces to unveil a blueprint for the eco schools of the future. PassivSystems is to work with ModCell® on the creation of the ModCell Renewable Schools across the UK, targeting the BSF programme. The schools wil... [more]

Other Green construction news and reviews

Green forum, products in Philconstruct Visayas 2010
Opportunities to learn about green plumbing, green architecture, green construction projects, and to experience green shopping are the features that make Philconstruct Visayas the region's most impressive construction show in the country to date. 

Study says shortage of FSC wood statewide could lead to price premium for green construction
It's no secret: the United States is in the thick of a "green trend." Increased awareness of and commitment to sustainability and improving the environment through reduced carbon emissions and energy use have led to more consumer demand for "green" products, including green construction. Even with the downturn in the housing market, a 2008 poll showed that 91 percent of registered voters ...

Shortage of FSC wood could lead to price premium for green construction
A new study reveals that the low LEED point for use of FSC wood, coupled with both a shortage of FSC-certified sawmills and a shortage of FSC wood in New York state, may cause a bottleneck for green construction.

Green light for ‘green patch’ Toilet
The contract to build new public toilets at the back of the green patch in Waipukurau’s main street has been awarded to Waipukurau Construction.

Future green building will feature vegetative roof, oxygen regulation
Work has begun on the $20 million construction project that will be the future Center for Student Excellence, a green building set to begin construction in November, that will serve as an addition to Plemmons Student Union. The Center for Student Excellence will contain new spaces for Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT), Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL), and the ...

Experts Find Shortage of FSC Wood Statewide Could Lead to a Price Premium for Green Construction
The United States is in the thick of a "green trend." Increased awareness of and commitment to sustainability and improving the environment through reduced carbon emissions and energy use have led to more consumer demand for "green" products--including green construction. Even with the downturn in the housing market, a 2008 poll showed that 91 percent of registered voters nationwide would still ...

Green Building: A Real Estate Revolution?
Green building now accounts for close to one-third of new U.S. construction. That's up from 2 percent in 2005, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, which tracks the industry. The U.S. Green Building Council, and its LEED rating system, have changed construction practice -- and policy -- around the country.

Recycling keeps Silt family in the green
Green Zone Recycling, out of Silt, collects metals of all kinds, often paying cash for items such as old refrigerators, gas grills, lawn mowers and scrap metal.

APEX Block picks Green, south of Roseburg, for new manufacturing plant
The green building material company APEX Block says it will build its Roseburg-area plant and headquarters in Green at the site of the old Starlight Drive-in Theatre.

Green Education Services Providing EPA Lead Certification Courses Nationwide
Green Education Services, a global green building education provider, is now offering the new EPA-mandated lead paint certification course for Certified Renovators. Â Beginning October 1, 2010, any contractor, renovator, painter, plumber, and other construction-industry professional must have this lead certification if they plan to work on residences or child-occupied facilities that were built ...