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Green building popularity rising despite recession


November 12, 2009 by Tom Guay

The popularity of adopting green building principles has thrived during, or perhaps because of, the recession, because the principles create powerful cost-cutting opportunities.

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Governors jump on green building bandwagon


July 23, 2009 by Tom Guay

The push to make commercial and residential buildings more energy efficient is taking off. The runway may have been a long one, but the idea is gaining altitude.

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Green roof reward: Stormwater variance


July 22, 2009 by Tom Guay

Ever feel constrained by local stormwater restrictions limiting your company’s expansion plans? Well, investing in novel stormwater control strategies — a green roof for example — may lead to critical zoning variances.

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