Green Construction: An Introduction to a Changing Industry

Green Construction: An Introduction to a Changing Industry

What green, sustainable, and high-performance, mean for the construction industry and its workers. Not another how-to book, nor a sermon on the benefits of environmentalism, the text provides an overview of a quickly changing construction industry and clarification of what green means and how it is impacting jobs, workers, and the built environment.<p> In-depth coverage of topics include:<br> -- What is meant by terms like green, sustainable, and high performance?<br> -- What makes constructing a green building different from constructing conventional buildings?<br> -- How is green construction changing workers jobs?<br> -- What are the benefits, to jobs and the economy, as well as to the environment, of green construction?<br> -- What are the challenges and opportunities for general contractors and specialty trades?<p> Includes extensive coverage of:<p> -- Green standards, codes, and rating systems<br> -- Building certification programs such as LEED, Green Globes, and others<br> -- Green products and materials<br> -- Professional credentials and continuing education<p> Extensive appendices include a history of the green movement; How we get and use our power; How to get a building LEED-certified; and an extensive list of helpful organizations and resources. A comprehensive glossary and detailed index complete the book.<p> This book will be helpful to students, general contractors, tradespeople, designer, engineers, and the general public.<p> Written by Alison Dykstra, AIA, CSI, author of the <i>Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction</i>, and presented in an understandable way.<p>