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The Future of Green Building

Posted on September 19, 2008

Since buildings account for a whopping 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, it is easy to see why green building is a growing necessity for the future well-being of this planet and its inhabitants. A new report released by McGraw Hill Construction, North America's premier construction information source, revealed significant growth in global green building trends.The report was produced in partnership with the World Green Building Council and is based on a survey of early market adopters in 45 countries.Highlights of the report include: By 2013, 53% of responding firms expect to be largely dedi...

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