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5 Things You Should Know About Building A Home

Building a new home can be just as exciting as it is complex and stressful. If you properly plan out the project and try to avoid mistakes, you can ensure the house stays within your budget and desired timeline.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

5 Tips to Increase Your Home Value Using Ready Mix Concrete

Razorback Concrete in Arkansas gives a few simple tips on using ready mix concrete to increase the value of your home.

15 Tips for a Successful Remodeling Project

Any remodeling project can seem overwhelming, but it's guaranteed to go more smoothly if you know a couple of insider tricks. Here are 15 tips from remodeling professionals.

Right on the Money: How to avoid contractor fraud

You should know things have changed regarding the way property insurance claims are handled.

Listen: The Link Between Green Buildings and Better Health

Marc Mondor and Anna Rosenblum of evolveEA discuss how environments support human health - Health Check radio show on Green Buildings and Better Health.

Ultimate Guide to Non-Toxic Paint

Because we care about you and we care about the environment.

Green Buildings and Healthy Buildings

Green Buildings and Healthy Buildings By Colin Powell Posted on August 9, 2016 While the Better Places for People campaign often gets associated with healthy buildings, our mandate, as a WorldGBC g…

Building as Climate Action

At Hammer & Hand we understand that building – both new construction and renovation – can be a form of climate action. But what do we mean by “climate action”? Because climate change is driven primarily by the burning of fossil fuels, then climate action has to mean, ultimately, keeping coal, oil, and gas in... Read more »

American buildings aren’t designed to survive climate disasters

I lead a laboratory that studies climate change and buildings. Our research shows that the U.S. building stock may not be prepared for future climate-related storms and flooding.

Three Considerations for the Next Wave of Smart Buildings

Written by Fleming Voetmann, International Copper Association. Today, 36 percent of energy use and nearly 40 percent of the carbon emissions in the world come from buildings, according to the UN Global Status Report 2017. To achieve the climate goals agreed in Paris, we must accelerate adoption of smart buildings with energy-efficient technology—and go beyond …

These Charming Buildings Are Not What They Seem

Buildings that are smarter by design

A truly smart building is one that has taken account of how humans will use and feel about it and there is technology and design that can help that.

The Drive for Healthy Buildings

Wellness rating systems focus on the health and well-being of a building's occupants

HOK on Net Zero Carbon Buildings: Highlights Process and Exposes Misconceptions

Zero energy buildings are a hot topic today in the world of sustainable design. Achieving aggressive performance targets requires a focused and integrated design approach facilitated by reliable analysis tools supporting iterative optimization strategies. Despite the apparent simplicity of the term “zero-energy,” there is actually an ongoing debate about what it really means and how best to achieve it. Everyone, it seems, has a slightly different take on how to get there.