Tag: Sustainability

Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking.

The window and door company recently broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing campus in Bayport, MN, expected to create at least 40 jobs.

California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute.

The greek yogurt manufacturer is expanding its Twin Falls, ID plant, adding an additional 70,000 square feet to the world’s largest yogurt plant.

AkzoNobel’s new $132M North-East England plant uses renewable energy sources and an automated manufacturing process which saves water, waste, and energy.

When it comes to sustainable building, cost is still a major barrier, according to new survey by Structure Tone.

The sustainability-focused facility in Twin Falls, ID uses biophilic design, a cutting-edge approach that connects people with nature and the well-being it provides.

Almost half the world's workers —1.5 billion people — work in water related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery, according to the United Nations. So, it’s no surprise that the theme for today's World Water Day is “Water and Jobs.”

The first White House Water Summit aims to mobilize a national effort to conserve and expand our water resources.

Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row.

Massachusetts edges out California as most energy-efficient state, Maryland among most improved, according to the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

CA firm financing mechanism focuses on bringing solar energy systems to multi-tenant commercial real estate.

The Tower at PNC Plaza reflects the company's ongoing support of green building practices.

Midwest companies leading the charge on corporate social responsibility.

First elevator manufacturing facility in North America to achieve LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

American Security Project outlines policy choices to ensure energy security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability.

New report from Jones Lang LaSalle makes the investment case for automated building systems.

In Edgecombe County, 17,244 solar panels on two farms generate 5.8 million kilowatt-hours annually for QVC's Rocky Mount distribution center.

Rockingham location will become Piedmont's third LEED-certified facility.

Many site selectors are surprised to learn the country is an economic leader in Asia and a top-shelf business destination. From the May/June 2013 issue.