In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry. Several elements go into this: choosing the right products, prioritizing sustainability, and exceeding ...

The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

A sustainable-building organization has rebranded to align with its mission to expand meaningful change in Long Island’s building practices. Build Green Long Island – formerly the U.S. Green Building ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, has released its annual list of the Top 10 ...

The construction business and real estate sector are experiencing a great shift, a move caused by the pressing necessity of sustainability. As the issues of climate change heat up, governments are ...

Even before projects reach the shovel-ready phase, a “business as usual” mindset can stunt sustainability goals, says John Delaney, sustainability director at Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners ...

The U.S. Green Building Council reports that LEED-certified buildings decrease their energy consumption by 25%, while simultaneously cutting carbon emissions by 34%, and lowering water consumption by ...