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Green hard hats, anyone? 🌿🏗️ The EPA's new label program is shaking up the construction industry. Are we ready to build a more sustainable future, or will this be a rocky foundation? Share your thoughts on how this 'green revolution' might change the game for builders and buyers alike! Read Constrafor's take : https://lnkd.in/e4SSZC8e

Pioneering the Future of Green Construction 🌍 The EPA has announced their new labeling program, a significant development for the construction industry. This program highlights sustainable materials like low-carbon steel, glass, asphalt, and concrete, aligning perfectly with the sector's growing focus on eco-friendly practices.   Key Points: 🌱 Construction accounts for 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 🏗️ New labels will prioritize steel, glass, asphalt, and concrete. 🔗 Backed by $100M from the Inflation Reduction Act. 🎯 Part of the push for net-zero emissions by 2050. As green initiatives become more integral to construction, the opportunities for skilled professionals in this field are expanding. Lucky for you, our Oscar Construction and Oscar Energy teams work closely to ensure that you’re part of the leading edge in sustainable building practices. Ready for your next career move in construction? Reach out to our team today and join the leaders in green building. ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gtjTtgMx #SustainableConstruction #GreenBuilding #EPA #OscarConstruction #OscarEnergy

𝗘𝗣𝗔 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 by Julie Strupp; Construction Dive The program will support the Biden administration’s Buy Clean Initiative to boost lower-carbon building products. #DiveBrief: 🔵 The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Aug. 7 announced its plan to implement a new label program to help #purchasers identify more climate-friendly #construction materials for #federalbuilding, #highway and #infrastructure #projects, according to an agency news release.  🔵 The #labelprogram will define what constitutes “clean” construction #materials in support of the Biden administration’s #BuyClean #Initiative, a #procurement policy that aims to leverage the federal government’s massive purchasing power to grow the market for American-made, lower-carbon #building materials. 🔵 Production of #construction #materials accounts for more than 15% of annual global #greenhousegas #emissions, which drive #climatechange, per the #EPA. The EPA’s label program will prioritize #steel, #glass, #asphalt and #concrete: There are significant #opportunities to reduce climate #pollution from these materials and they represent the vast majority of construction products purchased with #federalfunds, per the release. The details are at the below link: https://lnkd.in/d2yXHRtb

🇺🇸 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week a new initiative to promote sustainable construction through a low-carbon materials labeling program. Backed by the Inflation Reduction Act, this program aims to decarbonize the building industry by clearly identifying "clean" construction materials. "America has an opportunity to lead the world in developing cleaner construction materials to cut climate pollution and reap unprecedented economic opportunities. By clearly labeling what 'buy clean' means for products like concrete, glass, and steel, EPA will help accelerate demand for these materials and continue to build the clean energy economy." — Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. The program will initially focus on carbon-intensive materials like asphalt, concrete, glass, and steel, relying on environmental product declarations (EPDs) as a crucial way to gather transparent emissions data.  This program is set to transform the construction landscape in the U.S., making sustainability a key factor in material selection. Manufacturers will need to adapt quickly, and tools like One Click LCA's EPD Generator (https://lnkd.in/e-jYfvTp ) can help create the required documentation easily and efficiently.  👉 Read the full article to learn how this new program will affect U.S. manufacturing and construction: https://lnkd.in/exZGswuv #SustainableConstruction #EPD #LowCarbonMaterials #GreenBuilding

The EPA has unveiled a new label program to help purchasers identify more climate-friendly construction materials for federal building projects. It will support the Biden administration’s Buy Clean Initiative, a procurement policy that aims to leverage the U.S. government’s massive purchasing power to grow the market for lower-carbon building materials. #construction #policy #environment #lowcarbon #materials

A panel of industry experts alongside Mark Henderson, PCL Construction's Sustainable Retrofits and Decarbonization manager, reflect on the evolution of sustainable, net-zero construction and how educational institutions are pushing Canada's goal of net-zero emissions forward. What an exciting time to be in the construction industry!

Attention fellow members! Are you passionate about sustainability in the construction industry? Do you want to contribute to valuable research that could shape the future of green products in construction industry? As part of my research project, I'm conducting a study titled "A Study of Problems and Prospects with Reference to Adoption of Green Products in the Construction Industry." This research aims to delve into the challenges and opportunities surrounding the adoption of environmentally friendly products within construction projects. Your insights are invaluable! By participating in this survey, you'll be helping to shed light on crucial aspects that influence the marketing dynamics of green products in construction. Your perspectives will contribute significantly to understanding the current landscape and identifying areas for improvement. The survey is designed to be concise and straightforward, taking only a few minutes of your time. Your anonymity and confidentiality are guaranteed, and the data collected will be used solely for academic purposes. Let's work together to pave the way for a more sustainable future in construction! Your participation will make a difference. Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/dQ2PZK3D Thank you in advance for your participation and support! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require further information. Let's make a positive impact together! Best regards, Imran A Khan Research Scholar

🌍 Important update for the construction industry: CALGreen takes effect July 1, 2024! 🇺🇸 The construction industry has long been a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. While we’ve made impressive progress in reducing operational carbon — the emissions produced during a building's use phase — embodied carbon, which includes the emissions from manufacturing and transporting construction materials, is now receiving the attention it deserves. To tackle this pressing issue, California has updated CALGreen, the first mandatory green building standards code in the United States. These new requirements, set to take effect on July 1, 2024, aim to significantly reduce the environmental impact of buildings by focusing on embodied carbon. As we approach this important deadline, it's crucial for all stakeholders in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to familiarize themselves with these changes and prepare for compliance. Learn more in this one-hour course, presented by One Click LCA and USGBC California on June 28 at 10 am PDT, where you will learn about the new embodied carbon reduction requirements and how to achieve them. 👉 https://lnkd.in/djKYpN2p #EmbodiedCarbon #CALGreen #Compliance #lifecycleassessment #lca #construction #sustainability #netzero

In an industry with a significant environmental footprint today, construction and engineering is driven to look towards more circular and sustainable approaches to find a balance between economic growth, environmental care, and social well-being in our race to net-zero. https://lnkd.in/g-qTB5nZ

⚡ The #construction industry is stuck in a supply-demand deadlock: builders are reluctant to use sustainable materials and technologies due to limited supply, while suppliers are hesitant to produce them because demand is low. Could regulatory changes solve this problem, or are there other approaches to break the cycle and promote sustainable practices in the built environment? Victoria Burrows, Portfolio Development and Industry Partnerships Manager, discusses how effective regulatory frameworks can drive the adoption of sustainable technologies. She argues that while poorly designed regulations can stifle innovation, well-crafted ones can encourage the development and adoption of cutting-edge solutions. But can the built environment undergo a similar transformation? Denmark's new lifecycle assessment (#LCA) requirements for construction projects suggest a possible shift. Yet obstacles like rigid building codes and regional discrepancies persist. The article explores the complexities of regulation and emphasizes the need for collaboration among stakeholders to foster progress. Read on ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dPdxQrw5