-
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 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."
What European markets can teach us about low-energy, low-carbon construction.
A production builder shares lessons learned from his first green development.
New research reflects a steady increase in the public’s understanding of the value of green building features.
Tacoma Housing Authority’s Salishan 7 affordable housing development, certified to LEED-Platinum, achieves green standard milestone.
-
American Forest & Paper Association's 2020 goals include increasing fiber procured from certified forests and promoting policies that reduce illegal logging.
Online system tallies a project’s estimated LEED points, allowing pros to experiment with and better understand the green building standard.
-
Forest Stewardship Council calls for no-vote and enlists environmental groups to back it, while the Sustainable Forest Initiative attacks proposal for other reasons.
Brookfield Homes' San Diego division goes to school to turn a mothballed community into a one-of-a-kind sustainable neighborhood.
Ontario-based builder runs its offices and jobsites on wind- and hydro-generated electricity.