Green Construction: What Is It and Could You Benefit from It?

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Green Construction What Is It and Could You
Benefit from It?
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• Anything with the word green in it is something
  to be embraced, and even more so when it comes to
  the construction industry!
• Notorious for creating a lot of waste that ends
  up sitting for years in landfills all over the
  world, construction is something of a necessary
  evil. However, more and more companies and
  individuals alike are beginning to realise that
  there doesnt have to be anything remotely evil
  about the construction industry, provided the
  options are there, and the right choices are made.

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• Yes, with a growing population, this country and
  many others need to provide adequate housing for
  its citizens, but by making the decision to build
  in a more environmentally conscious way, green
  construction can reduce the destructive impact it
  typically has on the planet.
• What is green construction?
• By approaching design and construction in a way
  that minimizes the carbon footprint of the entire
  process, green construction is the way forward,
  and just one of the many ways that globally, we
  can all help protect the planet for future
  generations.

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• Why is green construction so popular now?
• In the past couple of decades, awareness
  surrounding environmental issues such as global
  warming and climate change, has led to new
  methods, materials and technology that can
  provide us with the same quality results, while
  operating more efficiently and creating homes
  with far greater energy-efficiency.
• If youre thinking about having a home custom
  built for you, or wish to remodel your existing
  home, you should talk to your chosen construction
  contractor about the many ways to reduce the
  harmful impact it can have on the environment.

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• What are the benefits of green construction?
• There are a number of benefits for homeowners
  when green construction methods and materials are
  used, and here are just a few of them
• Going green is more affordable than ever before
• Thanks to the higher demand for greener
  construction options nowadays, going green is at
  its most affordable, and while you might think
  that doing so will cost you more money,
  government incentives and tax breaks make it much
  cheaper than you may realize.

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• Green construction can increase the value of your
  home
• Should you decide to sell your home in the
  future, if it was built using green construction
  methods and materials, you could see a
  significant increase in its market value. More
  and more homebuyers are actively seeking homes
  that are more energy efficient and comprised of
  sustainable materials.
• Save money with green construction
• If your home was built using green construction
  methods and materials, then it stands to reason
  that it will be more energy efficient, which as
  we all know, will save you money on your monthly
  utility costs.

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• To find out more about green construction, reach
  out to a general contractor who can guide you
  through it all during your next project.
• RZ Construction Group Inc is one of the best
  fully inclusive construction companies in Queens
  NY. From initial design to final clean up, our
  results speak for themselves. We are fully
  licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both
  commercial and residential construction services
  to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area.
  Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No
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