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Green Home Building May 27, 2008
Government Involvement in Green Initiatives A Big Trend
Government Support for Green Building Practices
A "2008 U.S. Construction Overview" released by management consultant FMI shows that construction industry is taking green building very seriously.
Results of the report, posted in Commercial Building Products note the following big points:
Three main trends are happening; a high level of government involvement in green initiatives, residential demand for greener structures, and a better selection of green materials. All are good trends, but one in particular is a trend you should stay on top of.
Government participation in, and support for green building practices has the ability to make or break the amount of green building going on. In 2007 over 100 new bills related to green building were released at the state level. More bills are on the way, and many states are promoting sustainable policy for any new government building being constructed. There's also been a much heavier release of green tax credits in recent years - all of this promotes green building and makes it more accessible.
However, right now green is the new black of building. What's important is to keep government agencies involved, even as the green rush cools. As a consumer, you can help the green building movement to stay fresh by voting for greener candidates and by pushing ideas and questions at leaders in your state.
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