Built Environment

The built environment generates 40% of annual global CO2 emissions. Embodied carbon, the greenhouse gas emissions generated from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and...

Adopting Green

The construction industry has a huge stake in the drive to sustainable building. But for all the discussion about net zero and the need...

The Role of Policy: Part 4 of 4

As more become aware of the impact construction operations and materials have on climate change, we’ve seen an influx of local, state, federal, and...

Living Wall: Green Space on Building Adds Life

Substations are critical components in the electrical grid. Without them, utilities could not get electricity to customers in the areas they serve. While substations are necessary,...

Erosion Control

Around the world, streambank erosion is a common issue that affects infrastructure, properties, wildlife, and water quality. Yet, a lot of people still implement...

Building Trust

Natural sunlight has long been known to be superior to any kind of artificial light source. It contains the full spectrum of colors and...

Indoor Air Quality

Since the EPA’s last review of the critical national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for fine particle pollution (PM2.5) in 2012, thousands of new...

Decarbonizing the Industry: Part 1 of 4

We are in a global climate crisis, as outlined in the latest IPCC report, which notes the world is now experiencing widespread changes in...

Sustainability Matters

According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization, which monitors and reports on weather, climate, and water resources, there is a 50% chance the average...

Carbon Footprint

It’s clear that the various signs of climate change impact everyone. This is why fighting climate change is understandably becoming a top priority not...