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Read original article here https://nahbnow.com/2021/03/nahb-spearheads-coalition-effort-on-lumber/?fbclid=IwAR2–IF6hF-pPUYgb_h2d2fKv1HhZrl8lWo902XNeJ33h7r0tYJD-7wncK4 In an effort led by NAHB, more than 35 organizations today sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo urging the secretary to turn her “immediate attention to an issue threatening the economic recovery and housing affordability: the price of lumber. We respectfully request that your office examine the lumber

Powerful Green Initiatives By Abigail Knopps Climate change is one of the most challenging issues we face today. From raging wildfires to food shortages – the effects can be felt throughout the world. We can no longer sit idly by as this crisis reaches its tipping point. We must engage with others and attempt to

Understanding Green Building Standards in New York By Abigail Knopps As new environmental policies and sustainability standards for construction are implemented, it can be difficult to keep up with the seemingly ever-changing rules and regulations – even as sustainability efforts continue to grow within the industry. While some states may be more lenient when it

Decoding carbon – Understanding Carbon over a building’s life cycle By Abigail Knopps Why is it important to understand the carbon footprint of buildings? The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale is important to slow the effects of climate change. While greenhouse gases have kept the earth livable for both plants and

What do President-Elect Joe Biden’s Climate Plans Mean? By Abigail Knopps President-Elect Joe Biden’s climate plans are ambitious and some might say revolutionary but what do they mean for the construction industry and how will the United States actually achieve the goals? Biden’s plan for “a clean energy revolution” will lead his actions over the

 “Understanding the difference in Sustainability Metrics” By Abigail Knopps and Christina Tsoucalas   As sustainability grows in popularity across the globe, various metrics have been created to assess and quantify the social, economic, and environmental impacts of new and existing products and buildings. The most common of these metrics – LEED – symbolizes sustainability

Mega-project The District gets back on track in downtown Jacksonville Find original article: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/mega-project-the-district-gets-back-on-track-in-downtown-jacksonville/77-3355ae88-bded-4bb2-b678-e6168324a29f “From a downtown perspective of what that development would mean, it’s a huge project. It’s going to be almost like building a little community within our downtown.” JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After slogging through the COVID-19 pandemic, the outlook for downtown Jacksonville

Find original article: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/tax-changes-on-the-horizon-what-contractors-need-to-know/591950/ As the end of 2020 approaches, even as many construction businesses are still struggling with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to close out the year financially. That means it’s time for tax planning and the consideration of other financial issues, both of which will hopefully put contractors in

Find original article: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/new-jersey-to-transform-toxic-dump-into-covid-19-memorial/ Jersey City, New Jersey, will transform a 35-year-old toxic Superfund site into a brand new 12-ha (30-acre) waterfront park. The city’s $10-million investment will create public access to the open greenspace located along the Hackensack River waterfront. The design includes a pedestrian bridge to connect various sections of the park, a

Florida’s First: Construction Begins on Facility that Will Convert Landfill Methane to Renewable Natural Gas Find original article: https://www.environmentalleader.com/2020/12/florida-first-construction-begins-on-facility-that-will-convert-landfill-methane-to-renewable-natural-gas/ Construction has begun on a facility that will capture and convert approximately 1,900 dekatherms per day of landfill methane and convert it to renewable natural gas (RNG). Fortistar, a firm that acquires and manages companies and