Helpful Links for Green Building Professionals
FedCenter - Construction Zones - Information on areas, sites, locations and facilities where construction, renovation, or deconstruction occur. Of special interest is the management of stormwater, construction debris, asbestos, and lead-based paint as well as the utilization of “green” construction options. Website contains valuable information on numerous issues affecting indivduals in the construction, green design and development industries.
Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers - To address the need for a comprehensive guide for procuring green building products and construction services within the Federal government, EPA has partnered with the Federal Environmental Executive and the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) to develop the Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers.
Go Green Construction - At Go Green Construction we pride ourselves on delivering quality craftsmanship using renewable, sustainable materials. Our homes offer an attractive alternative to traditional construction while promoting a healthier environment for our clients and the planet.
Our goal is to minimize impact on the environment with energy-conscious building practices that will benefit our clients and generations to follow.
We have 14 years of experience serving the residential and commercial market in Southern California, providing expert consulting, design and construction services. As the green building movement gains momentum we will stay ahead of the curve, expanding our knowledge and utilizing new green technologies as they become available.
Available Services:
- Construction Management
- Green Consulting and Design
- LEED Planning and Consulting
- Solar Panel Installation
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
- Energy Efficiency Experts
Source - http://www.gogreencalifornia.com/about.html
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Administration - Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA's role is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health.
U.S. Census Bureau - Manufacturing, Mining, and Construction Statistics - Statistics tabulated by the U.S. Census Bureau - Manufacturing and Construction Division. On a monthly basis we track the numbers of housing units authorized by permits, started, sold or completed. We measure the dollar value of all construction put in place each month. We track residential construction in 30 metropolitan areas across the country each quarter, and the sales of new one-family houses in those areas each year. We tabulate and publish the dollar value of residential improvement and repair work each quarter. Our Census of Construction Industries, taken every five years, provides the most comprehensive overview of the construction industry available.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Clean Construction USA - Clean Construction USA, part of the National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC), is an innovative program designed to promote the reduction of diesel emissions from construction equipment and vehicles. Clean Construction USA is encouraging contractors, owners, and operators of construction equipment to: properly maintain equipment, reduce idling, use cleaner fuels, retrofit diesel engines, and replace older equipment. This site provides a broad range of information about technologies and strategies for emissions reduction of construction equipment.
www.mesothelioma.com - Information about residential and occupational asbestos exposure and the associated health concerns, including the development of asbestos cancer.