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ArticlesListing of LEED New Construction and Green Building Articles
Infill development is the use of land within
a built-up area for further construction, focusing on the reuse and replacement
of obsolete or underutilized buildings and sites. Infill development presents
unique challenges to a construction company. What will be done with the obsolete
building's materials as it is demolished? Are there any asbestos issues to be
addressed? Is the existing water / sewer / power infrastructure sufficient to
support the new building's operations? How do you minimize and mitigate interruption
to the operations of neighboring businesses? This paper describes how general
contractor Bob Moore Construction addressed the challenges of demolition and subsequent
construction of major new facilities as part of an infill development program
and delivered a LEED Gold Certified project.
Find
out more information about what it means to get LEED certified. A brand certification
of the United States Green Building Council, LEED rating attemps to address all
types of buildings, while emphasizing state-of-the-art strategies for sustainable
site development, energy efficiency, water savings, materials selection, among
others. According to the USGBC, "LEED is a practical rating tool for green
building design and construction that provides immediate and measurable results
for building owners and occupants."
The recent change in climate (pun intended)
on climate change has increased our community's awareness of the impact of climate
change on our world. Sustainability is about minimizing that impact. Sustainability
will improve profits while reducing environmental loads.Surely the win/win situation.
In this article we introduce the concept of sustainability and examine some of
its benefits to the individual or business.
When it comes to new construction
techniques, grants are often a way to cut costs. Federal grants for green construction
are plentiful with billions literally available.
The mere
idea of green construction, much less the practical application of the philosophy
is fairly new. The field is evolving quickly which means peridicals are a good
way to keep up with it.
Two of the bigger energy
uses are cooling and heating. Green heating systems are designed to minimize such
energy use during cooler periods.
Construction of
Green Building is a technology to use all resources efficiently for the creation
of human habitats which improve human health, build a better environment, increase
working efficiency of human beings and minimize the cost of buildings.
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Moore ConstructionThis website was created to promote LEED New
Construction certification and LEED general contractors, by Bob Moore Construction.
Bob Moore Construction is a member of the USGBC and the first Platinum Level member
of the USGBC north Texas chapter, and maintains a LEED AP on staff. A top general
contractor in Texas since 1946, Bob Moore Construction is also a member of Associated
General Contractors of America (AGC), Tilt-up Concrete Association and the OSHA
Local Partnership Program. For more information about LEED New Construction and
Bob Moore Construction, visit | |
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