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| | LEED General Contractor ArticlesListing of LEED Construction and Green Building ArticlesFind
out more information about what it means to get LEED certified. A brand certification
of the United States Green Building Council, LEED rating attemps to address all
types of buildings, while emphasizing state-of-the-art strategies for sustainable
site development, energy efficiency, water savings, materials selection, among
others. According to the USGBC, "LEED is a practical rating tool for green
building design and construction that provides immediate and measurable results
for building owners and occupants."
If you're an investor or developer
who's interested in learning about the process of green building, here are a few
basics to help you get going. Building green is becoming more and more important
as our resources dwindle, and we become more aware of the sensitivities to toxins
that many people have. With the price of oil and natural gas rising, saving energy
is a big concern.
For
those who are planning to build a new house or do some major home remodeling,
why not do such tasks the eco-friendly way? The concepts of green building have
taken a major foothold in the home building and construction industry.
What is Steel
Framing? Imagine the wood framing of a traditionally built home, but where there
are 2x4s, 2x6s, etc., there are steel studs.
Over the last few years their has
been a stronger interest in Green building techniques. This articles discusses
some of the current terms and techniques involved with green building.
To the surprise of many, the
government tries to modify our behavior through monetary strategies and the same
is true for promoting green construction. In this case, we are talking about funding
a green project.
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website was created as a public service to promote green building and LEED general
contractors, by Bob Moore Construction Company and General Contractor.com. Bob
Moore Construction is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and
the first Platinum Level member of the north Texas chapter of USGBC, and maintains
a LEED AP on staff. A leading general contractor in Texas since 1946, the company
has earned several awards including the AGC General Contractor of the Year. Bob
Moore Construction is also a member of Associated General Contractors of America
(AGC), Tilt-up Concrete Association, and the OSHA Local Partnership Program. For
more information about Bob Moore Construction's green building program, please
visit their website at GeneralContractor.com |
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