When people talk about green building, construction waste management is rarely given top billing. But for contractors, it is a priority. According to McGraw-Hill’s SmartMarket Report, “Sustainable ...

Construction is a significant contributor to the U.S. economy and one of the largest consumers of mining, manufacturing and various other industries. However, the construction industry, unfortunately, ...

Describe waste recycling options as they pertain to construction waste management (CWM) Identify key elements of a CWM plan and how the CWM plan enhances the project's sustainability Explain the ...

MIT engineers turn plastic waste into strong building parts that could solve housing crisis and reduce environmental impact ...

As any construction professional knows, even with significant recycling efforts, dumpster-loads of landfill waste can be generated by a site daily. According to a study by the Environmental Protection ...

Construction and sustainability explore the intersection of the construction industry and sustainable practices aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact of building projects.

The global challenge of waste management is multifaceted. Solid waste, from municipal refuse to industrial by-products, requires volume reduction, stabilization, and often recovery of resources.

Consisting of more than 733,000 employers and roughly seven million employees, the construction industry is a major contributor to the U.S. economy. Despite the pandemic-induced challenges, the ...

Indianapolis-based commercial interior design firm Schott Design is responsible for remodeling nearly 1 million square feet of office, hospitality and medical office spaces every year. Typically, one ...

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