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Article: CONCRETE'S 'Green' features.(Green Building)
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- Concrete Contractor
- Article date:
- August 1, 2008
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CONCRETE'S 'Green' features
Rebecca Wasielesk, Editor
Environmental building trends have a firm hold on the construction industry. Many states and municipalities are requiring a certain level of green or sustainable steps in their new building projects. Homeowners and commercial building owners alike are looking for ways to save money on energy bills through energy efficient designs in their new buildings. Other owners look to ensure their new structures offer people a safe place to live or work.
"Going green" can mean different things for different contractors, and it can be difficult to keep up on what's going on in the industry. As a ...