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| | LEED General Contractor ArticlesListing of LEED Construction and Green Building Articles
Infill development is the use of land within
a built-up area for further construction, focusing on the reuse and replacement
of obsolete or underutilized buildings and sites. Infill development presents
unique challenges to a construction company. What will be done with the obsolete
building's materials as it is demolished? Are there any asbestos issues to be
addressed? Is the existing water / sewer / power infrastructure sufficient to
support the new building's operations? How do you minimize and mitigate interruption
to the operations of neighboring businesses? This paper describes how general
contractor Bob Moore Construction addressed the challenges of demolition and subsequent
construction of major new facilities as part of an infill development program
and delivered a LEED Gold Certified project.
Find
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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Moore ConstructionThis website was created to promote green building and
LEED general contractors, by Bob Moore Construction Company. 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, Bob Moore Construction is 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
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