by Amanda Greever | Nov 13, 2019 | Green Construction
I believe we should never stop learning, no matter our age. I’ve been fortunate as a team member at Orange Orchard to be able to expand my horizons in a number of ways. For example, I’m more conscious of the eco-friendliness of the products I use or how my actions can...
by Brianna Langley | Oct 18, 2019 | Green Construction
Over the last decade, green construction has continued to increase in popularity. And for good reason — the benefits are clear. More green buildings are going up now than ever before, because more and more people are demanding their homes and workspaces be...
by Grayson Shockley | Sep 24, 2019 | Green Construction
Earlier this year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced the $14 billion “Green New Deal” to reduce global warming in the Big Apple. A primary focus of this plan is reducing the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the city – large existing buildings,...
by Heather Ripley | Aug 6, 2019 | Green Construction
Green construction is having its moment as big cities are starting to band together to lower their impact on the environment. New York, California, and Massachusetts have all committed to the fight against climate change and Chicago has earned a top-level LEED...
by Amanda Greever | Jul 11, 2019 | Green Construction
There are plenty of benefits that a construction company that focuses on green building practices can offer: energy efficiency, less strain on local resources and environmentally friendly materials to name a few. But, do you know the benefits of green construction...
by Heather Ripley | May 23, 2019 | Green Construction
4 Tips to Get Ahead of the Competition In any industry, it’s tempting to take the safe route and do things the way they’ve always been done. That pressure is even more intense in the construction industry, where the ever-present risk of going over budget or schedule...
