http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/ en rcdwebmaster@reedconstructiondata.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-06T18:50:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/08/kyoto-has-had-no-impact-on-co2-output-lets-try-something-else/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/08/kyoto-has-had-no-impact-on-co2-output-lets-try-something-else/#When:18:15:00Z To date, the efforts to prevent global climate change have been focused on attempting to curb the carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels. However, based on the fact that, according to the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Centre, per capita CO2 output has been trending steadily higher since 1999 and now stands at a record high, these efforts have not been successful. Market Insights, Economy & Finance, Green Construction, US, CAN 2009-08-27T18:15:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/08/metal-roof-and-wall-panels3/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/08/metal-roof-and-wall-panels3/#When:14:40:00Z Today’s building owners are looking for ways to reduce energy costs, manage maintenance and life-cycle costs, and increase the value of their properties. Metal roof and wall systems are becoming an important part of each of these goals. RSMeans, Green Construction, US 2009-08-18T14:40:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/07/expanded-polystyrene-energy-savings-study/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/07/expanded-polystyrene-energy-savings-study/#When:16:20:00Z A new study shows that expanded polystyrene (EPS) provides a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when used to insulate homes in North America. This study, Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings for EPS Foam Insulation Applied to Exterior Walls of Single Family Residential Housing in the U.S. and Canada, calculated the resources used and emissions produced in the manufacturing and delivery of EPS and concludes that EPS insulation will reduce the operational impact of the building to an extent that far outweighs the environmental impact caused by its manufacture. Connections, RSMeans, Green Construction, US, CAN 2009-07-28T16:20:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/06/an-hvac-controls-overview/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/06/an-hvac-controls-overview/#When:13:00:00Z Most projects start with the owner(s) explaining his or her vision to architects and engineers. The HVAC engineer then designs the mechanical system and documents how it is to operate on drawings and specifications. A mechanical contractor is then given the responsibility of installing the equipment and adjusting the systems to operate per plan and specifications. Connections, RSMeans, Green Construction, US 2009-06-02T13:00:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/05/building-commissioning/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/05/building-commissioning/#When:18:39:00Z Today’s buildings are significantly more technologically advanced than those of a decade ago. Enhanced energy efficiency, security, fire protection and building automation requirements are resulting in very complex buildings. The above systems must perform their individual function but also must sequentially interact with each other. accessArchitecture, Connections, RSMeans, Green Construction, US 2009-05-19T18:39:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/04/rsmeans-green-home-improvement-a-finalist-for-2009-colorado-book-award/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/04/rsmeans-green-home-improvement-a-finalist-for-2009-colorado-book-award/#When:05:00:00Z RSMeans, Green Construction, Green Building, Green Roofing, LEED Certification, Solar Energy, US, CAN, Residential 2009-04-22T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/04/reduce-your-footprint/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/04/reduce-your-footprint/#When:06:52:00Z Connections, Green Construction, US 2009-04-03T06:52:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/03/the-cost-of-building-green/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2009/03/the-cost-of-building-green/#When:14:51:00Z When “Green Construction” is discussed the focus inevitably turns to cost. How much additional will the green project cost? Some organizations are opposed to any additional first costs while others have some tolerance for additional expenditures. Market Insights, Costs & Materials, RSMeans, Green Construction, Green Building, US 2009-03-31T14:51:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2008/12/green-materials/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2008/12/green-materials/#When:11:40:00Z There is a great interest in green building products propelled by environmentalists, owners, architects and engineers. At the recent GreenBuild show in Boston the convention center was filled with exhibitors promoting their green/sustainable products. Most of the exhibitors promoted products that support sustainability; however some were of questionable merit. So how can you tell the difference? Market Insights, Costs & Materials, RSMeans, Green Construction, US 2008-12-30T11:40:00-05:00 http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2008/09/green-building-products1/ http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/news/2008/09/green-building-products1/#When:08:03:00Z Green building products can best be identified by certain characteristics. Market Insights, Costs & Materials, RSMeans, Green Construction, Green Building, US 2008-09-30T08:03:00-05:00