Construction

In the USA, Green Building is taking off.

What's Driving Green Building?

- Unprecedented level of government initiatives
- Heightened residential demand for green construction
- Improvements in sustainable materials

In comparison to the average commercial building:

- Green buildings consume 26% less energy
- Green buildings have 13% lower maintenance costs
- Green buildings have 27% higher occupant satisfaction
- Green buildings have 33% less greenhouse gas emissions

The value of green building construction in the USA (both non-residential and residential) will be circa $60 billion in 2010 and is likely to increase up to $140 billion by 2013.
(stats provided by US Green Building Council)