Sustainable microgrids are the future of clean energy
Across the U.S., sustainable microgrids are emerging as a vital tool in the fight against climate change and increasingly common natural disasters. In the wake of hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires, the traditional energy grid in many parts of the country is…
Check out these videos on what builders are saying about Built Green
We hear many builders and developers saying participation in a third-party certification program helps them build better and offers them a competitive advantage. Here’s what a few BUILT GREEN® builders have to say. Bob Deeks from RDC Fine Homes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=8WjeFHMwcKw&feature=emb_logo Lovepreet Grewal…
US construction spending up 1.8% in January to record level
The Associated Press reports that spending on U.S. construction projects rose to an all-time high in January, helped by strong gains for home construction and government building projects. The Commerce Department said Monday that construction spending increased 1.8% in January, the…
XCMG brings its largest exhibition to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
Leading Chinese construction machinery manufacturer XCMG is delivering a comprehensive array of 24 flagship products to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 from March 10 to 14 in Las Vegas. CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest tri-annual construction trade show in North America and one of the top three shows worldwide organized by…
Feds short hundreds of million in repair, maintenance of defence infrastructure
The federal government has been chronically underspending on the repair and maintenance of Canada’s defence infrastructure for years, leaving officials to play catch-up on maintaining aging roads, runways, jetties and thousands of buildings across the country. The Defence Department official responsible for infrastructure…
Is it possible to build wildlife-friendly windfarms?
One of my fondest memories from my first visit to Prince Edward Island in Canada was driving with friends through the eastern part of the island, admiring the bucolic scenery and the mesmerising wildlife. Travelling in a car of “tree huggers”,…
Using Telematics to Achieve Greater Productivity and Lower Costs
Innovative software and data platforms are bringing a new kind of functionality to the construction jobsite – using connectivity to help monitor equipment, manage fuel costs and increase productivity. From telematic devices that enable remote monitoring to digital inspection apps, there…