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Construction Processes, Design

Green buildings don’t have to cost more

May 3, 2017

Via: BDCNetwork

The business case for sustainable design keeps getting stronger. Consider these takeaways from the World Green Building Trends 2016 Smart Market Report: High-performing buildings can be sold at a premium, with the average green building worth 7 percent more than its […]


Construction Techniques

Bloomberg announces smart city certification

April 6, 2017

Via: Construction Dive

The Bloomberg initiative comes amid increased investment in gathering data from cities in real time to inform future design and planning decisions. In September 2016, the Obama administration announced plans to invest $80 million in smart city technology, setting its […]


Sustainability

Kroger announces major boost in sustainability efforts

March 29, 2017

Via: Commercial Construction and Renovation

Supermarket chain Kroger KR -0.16% is making a big commitment to going green. The retailer has published an outline detailing how it plans to become more sustainable by 2020. That involves increasing responsible sourcing in its supply chain as well […]