Green isn’t just a fleeting trend – it’s here to stay. More and more contractors are incorporating green construction into their work. Younger generations appreciate eco-friendly design and materials. With climate change and pollution being ever-growing problems, people are looking for ways to make the world a more natural place.
If you start to go green, you will attract a new clientele – this is a great way to get new customers. You will be keeping up with modern advancements while also reducing your carbon footprint.
For this article, we wanted to share with you some ways to go green.
- Use cross-laminated timber. These structures reduce emissions. Wood does not emit carbon like steel or concrete does.
- Use bamboo. Bamboo absorbs 35 percent more carbon dioxide than trees. It is stronger than steel and it can be recycled many times.
- Insulating attics help with reduce energy costs and expenditures.
- Use solar energy.
- Build with water-resistant materials and wind resistant materials to help keep buildings from being destroyed.
- Recycle leftover materials.
- Figure out how to collect the rainwater off the building.
- Building walls covered in plants.
These are just a few ideas to help you get started going green. You not only are helping the environment, but you are helping your clients save on energy bills.
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