Emissions and climate change have become pressing global concerns, and the construction sector plays a substantial role in mitigating these issues. – By Sanjay Gupta All across the globe, the importance of sustainable practices cannot be overstated, especially in the face of current environmental challenges. Emissions and climate change […] Click here to view original […]

William Risse and Kristin Mroz stand next to their new heat pump-powered mini-split condensers in December 2023. In the fall of 2022, Kristin Mroz and her husband William Risse bought a century-old house in St. Paul with an eye toward the future. Over the next year and a half, […] Click here to view original

The market for sustainability bonds reached almost $940 billion in 2023, with more growth expected in 2024. By Heather Clancy (L. to r.) Melissa James of Morgan Stanley and Lindsay Brent of Morningstar Sustainalytics. Image: GreenBiz/Heather Clancy The value of bonds issued with metrics for sustainability, social or ESG […] Click here to view original

The award-winning energy efficient Johnson Controls global headquarters at One Albert Quay, Cork, with features such as rainwater harvesting, solar-reflective energy-efficient glazing, intelligent lighting systems, smart lift integration and EV charging for electric vehicles. The urgency to meet global climate targets has never been greater and with buildings accounting […] Click here to view original

FEMA issues guidance on funding for net zero buildings. Image by 652234 from Pixabay The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently unveiled new guidance on additional assistance funding for net zero buildings. The funding is available for implementing net-zero energy projects with a tie to disaster recovery or mitigation. […] Click here to view original

Partner Content With sustainability top of mind in construction, there’s no stronger choice than quality brick. The guiding idea behind Earth Day is that individual choices shape environmental conditions on a larger scale. Much like a built structure itself, every part matters to the whole. For the construction industry, […] Click here to view original