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The manufacturing industry’s impact on the environment is undeniable. Traditional manufacturing practices have taken a toll on our planet, from excess waste to carbon emissions. However, there's hope on the horizon: recyclable structural foams.
Read MoreGreen building is not just a trend, but a paradigm shift in the construction industry that prioritizes environmental preservation. With concerns about climate change and the depletion of natural resources, the importance of sustainable construction practices cannot be overstated. In this article, we will delve into the principles of green building, the benefits it offers, innovative technologies and practices, and the challenges that come with it.
Read MoreSince people are more aware of the environment these days, renovating homes in an eco-friendly way is not only popular but also necessary. As we deal with climate change and its effects, more and more homes and property companies are focusing on green living.
Read MoreBuilders already have some daunting responsibilities when they step onto jobsites. They’re responsible for keeping their projects safe, efficient and cost effective. Juggling that many obligations on top of the day-to-day aspects of the labor they do can be a lot. It’s understandable that many contractors would be hesitant to add ecological concerns to their workload. Even so, ensuring their activities have as little impact on the environment as possible is a critical part of being a responsible company.
Read MoreStainless steel is one of the most common metals in the world. It's also easy to clean and sterilize, making it ideal for use in hospitals and other places where hygiene is paramount. And this isn't even the best part. While many associate stainless steels with cookware, there are actually lots of ways that using this material can help save the planet. Let's take a look at ten ways stainless steel is better for your health and environment.
Read MoreThere are many ecological advantages to living in a smaller dwelling. Reducing your footprint in the world is just one of the surprising benefits of downsizing to a tiny home. A tiny home is a small house that can provide all the basic needs of a family or individual without consuming as many resources as a larger house would. require. There are no specific standardized or legal definitions of what constitutes a "tiny house," but the term has generally been used to describe homes on wheels, made with recycled materials that require less energy than typical housing.
Read MoreGuest post by Daniel Gray
With more and more people paying attention to sustainability, architects and builders have had a renewed focus on the environment in their designs. The result is excellent for consumers, who have the opportunity to live in healthier and more efficient houses, but also for the environment, which sees lower overall impact from the use of sustainable materials and lower energy expenditures.
Read on to learn more about how modular construction works and how it can help move the construction industry in a more sustainable direction.
Read Moreguest post by Dan Dulik
The primary reason for going green is to reduce our environmental impact and help keep the planet healthy. However, many business leaders can find it difficult to see the bigger picture and wrap their heads around the long-term ramifications of these initiatives. Fortunately, eco-friendly facilities provide a number of benefits that companies can experience almost immediately. Improving a building’s energy efficiency can reduce consumption of utilities and lead to lower overhead costs, for example. Making better use of natural light — by opening window blinds or installing skylights — can have a positive impact on employee morale while also saving lighting costs.
Read MoreWith the UK construction, operation and maintenance industry accounting for 48% of the UK’s carbon emissions, the focus of many innovations in construction is now on reducing the construction sector's CO2 output.
Protection Supplies uncovered the cutting-edge yet conscious building materials of the future before revealing how these materials are changing the way that buildings are now being constructed.
The UK’s construction industry also needs to build 300,000 homes a year to overcome the current housing shortage. As the industry is failing to do this, materials which can shorten the time it takes to build homes and make them more affordable are crucial for a true construction revolution.
Some of the benefits of these innovative materials include:
Read MoreOverconsumption and waste is not uncommon to see in today’s world. Take houses, for instance. A quick drive through any typical neighborhood in the United States and you’ll notice some pretty sizeable houses. Now, the chances that each family efficiently uses the space in their large home is pretty unlikely. According to the census from first quarter 2018 data, the average square footage of single-family American homes has increased to 2,641 square feet. Larger spaces not only take more energy to heat and cool, but they also produce more waste.
Read MoreGuest post by Roof Stores
With the population ever-growing, the construction of residential and commercial properties is encroaching more and more into wildlife habitats, affecting how animals are able to live. The expansion of urban areas is leading to 1 in 10 UK wildlife species facing extinction, and this is something that we have a responsibility to try and change.
An important focus is being placed on solutions to allow us to continue to construct and build infrastructure, whilst also allowing us to peacefully coexist with the surrounding animal species and cause as little harm as possible to their natural habitats; this shift in focus is leading to the term ‘conservation-friendly construction’.
Not only is the construction of houses changing, specific elements within buildings are being developed to further help animals. Very specific innovations, such as changing the glass in windows to a different reflective nature so that birds don’t confuse them with flying into foliage or clear sky, are becoming more advanced. This is a simple addition to any home, one which shows that conservation-friendly construction doesn’t need to take over the whole house. Instead, small touches like these can make a difference to the welfare of wildlife.
Take a look at the infographic by Roof Stores below to get a better sense of existing issues and see how conservation-friendly construction can remedy them.
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