Suntrail Energy’s Post

Visiting our projects is one way to monitor compliance with on-site sustainable construction practices. The superintendents give us a comprehensive site tour so we can understand current construction activity and identify any areas needing attention. Whether it's topics of construction waste management or indoor air quality protection, we ensure the success of our project's sustainable construction plans through routine site visits. #sustainability #sustainableconstruction #sitetours

In this article, we explore Green Construction - Practices, techniques, and materials that can help alleviate the environmental cost of the building industry https://lnkd.in/gUJfCycj

NOTE: LEED is one of the 3rd party rating systems that set an array of strategies, solutions and metrics that can be used to track and verify the performance and to achieve a certificate for excellence in green building application, while environmental design and construction is the core of the LEED rating system and it relates to all of the strategies required to be implemented. #LEED #GREEN_BUILDING

This article highlights the increasing prevalence of green construction practices due to rising energy costs and stringent environmental standards. It cautions that pursuing green building projects without a clear understanding of contract exposures can lead to financial challenges. Green construction, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, involves environmentally responsible and resource-efficient practices throughout a building's lifecycle. The article explains that achieving certification in green construction is possible through programs like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) but emphasizes the rigorous nature of these standards, with small missteps jeopardizing certification. To manage contract exposures in green construction, the article suggests limiting warranties to avoid potential fraud charges, shifting delay risks to the owner through contract clauses, defining consequential damages to cover sustainability-related losses, and retaining the right to cure alleged defects in materials or workmanship.

Did you know California has taken a historic step towards meeting its climate goals by addressing the embodied carbon emissions in the construction sector? The new measures will apply to public and private non-residential buildings larger than 100,000 square feet and schools larger than 50,000 square feet. The policy, part of the 2022 Intervening Cycle updates to the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), will be effective from July 1, 2024. Our quick overview is at the link below. https://smpl.is/7yy81

In the realm of sustainable construction and energy-efficient building practices, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) provide a host of benefits. In this article, we explore the topic in more depth, including how we're using them at YourRetreats to build future-focussed lodges and park homes...https://lnkd.in/eAmJb-9Z

Dive into our latest blog article that unravels the legal considerations behind sustainable construction. Ready to navigate the legal landscape of green building standards? Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3GQQHgP From LEED certifications to energy efficiency, we've got the legal insights you need for building a sustainable future! Share your thoughts after reading – we're eager to hear your take on the intersection of law and sustainability!

Did you know California has taken a historic step towards meeting its climate goals by addressing the embodied carbon emissions in the construction sector? The new measures will apply to public and private non-residential buildings larger than 100,000 square feet and schools larger than 50,000 square feet. The policy, part of the 2022 Intervening Cycle updates to the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), will be effective from July 1, 2024. Our quick overview is at the link below. https://smpl.is/7yy82