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Dismantling Mineral Wool Myths

Performance and compressive strength combine to make mineral wool a good choice for rainscreen systems.

October 1, 2019

By maintaining a space between a building’s cladding and exterior wall, rainscreen systems help protect the enclosure against the ravages of rain and moisture infiltration.

Makita Recognized for Outstanding Recycling Efforts

July 29, 2019

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Makita U.S.A., Inc., has been recognized for outstanding battery recycling efforts with the Call2Recycle 2018 Leader in Sustainability Award.

Dow and USGBC Launch Carbon Challenge

Co-initiated by Dow and USGBC, the Carbon Challenge award will recognize buildings that have reduced carbon emissions and improved energy efficiency.

June 17, 2019

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Dow and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a Carbon Challenge that looks to address the increasing built environment growth by encouraging reductions in the operational carbon footprint of buildings.

Green Building Initiative Announces 2019 Board of Directors

Stimson Lumber, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape, JLL, JL Architects, and Mitsubishi Electric take on new GBI Board roles

January 11, 2019

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The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is pleased to announce the election of its 2019 Board of Directors.

The Rise and Fall of the EIFS House

Buck Buchanan

October 2, 2018

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The storm that ended the EIFS housing boom.

Solving the Profitability Puzzle: Increase the success of your business

Allen L. Crowley Jr.

September 1, 2018

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Even when your estimators do a great job and you’re winning lots of work, your construction business can still struggle with profitability.

Scott Beckman Joins PCL as Director, Sustainability

August 17, 2018

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The PCL family of companies is pleased to welcome Scott Beckman to PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc. as Director, Sustainability.

Architects Complete Robert Redford Conservancy at Pitzer College

Designed to integrate instruction, research, and outreach on green practices, the Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability is built from a historic landmark.

June 29, 2018

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Global architecture, design and branding firm Carrier Johnson + Culture, has announced the completion of a sustainability designed renovation and adaptation of a 1931 former infirmary building on the campus of Pitzer College in Claremont, California.

AEC BuildTech is the Place for the Building Trades

Derrick Teal

June 7, 2018

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Walls & Ceilings offers a new event that will bring together professionals from every stage of a project to learn about new technology, materials and processes.

City in Italy Named First LEED Certified City in Europe

May 23, 2018

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the organization that certifies LEED green building projects globally, announced that Savona, Italy, is the first LEED certified city in Europe.