USGBC Extends LEED 2009 Through 2016

LEED v4 wasn’t designed for simplicity, and this has caused some challenges for builders and developers who want to work with LEED certification. To alleviate the difficulties posed in the transition from LEED 2009 to LEED v4, the United States … Continue reading

KB Home Moves in to Converse

HBW subscribers looking for residential construction job leads and home building permit activity information have their eyes on KB Homes’ new Converse, Texas development. KB Homes welcomes all to Windfield, their expansive new planned community in Converse, Texas. Homebuyers will … Continue reading

USGBC Announces 3 LEED Courses to Grow Your Business

LEED certification has become a highly-sought-after credential for developers and builders alike. But initial LEED certification is only the first step in a career-length journey into mastery of LEED principles. Continuing education units are integral to the LEED certification system, … Continue reading

Build Faster, Cheaper, and Greener With 3D Modeling

3D modeling technology is gaining ground as a means to drive efficient, green construction efforts. Use of 3D modeling as a design tool improves the quality of technical information that builders can get from tech specs. Higher-quality information will help … Continue reading

USGBC’s Greenbuild Expo Adding Sustainability Summits to 2014 Program

Greenbuild , the United States Green Building Council’s annual conference and exposition, will be happening from October 21-23 this year as the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Already well-known for educational presentations and exhibits featured on the showroom floor, … Continue reading

Spray-On Solar Tech May Change Green Building

Of all the green building technologies available to the construction industry, spray-on solar cells could become one of the most important. Everyone wants to decrease their carbon footprint and increase their energy efficiency, and solar panels are one way of … Continue reading

Bio-bricks: Cheaper, Greener, Building Material

LEED certification is a credential avidly sought by many businesses and homeowners, for both the bragging rights and the tax incentives LEED brings. Rising energy costs, awareness of the huge carbon footprint generated by traditional building methods, and the desire … Continue reading

Office Depot Helps Builders See Green

The South Florida chapter of the US. Green Building Council has partnered with Office Depot to create a Green Group Savings program for members of the South Florida USGBC chapter. Office Depot Inc.’s partnership with group-purchasing organization Windfall, Inc. follows … Continue reading

LEED Exam Prep for Busy Building Professionals

Over the years, LEED has become an expected credential among building professionals. Unfortunately, many busy building professionals who want LEED credentials can’t to take off of work to attend months of classes in preparation for the exams. With LEED credential exam fees … Continue reading