Materials EPA Looks to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Materials With $160M in Grants James Leggate July 16, 2024 One Comment Grantees are working to expand use of environmental product declarations for construction materials.Read More
Construction Materials States Vie for $1.2B From FHWA to Boost Use of Low-Carbon Materials Tom Ichniowski March 13, 2024 No Comments Eligible categories of materials are concrete and cement, glass, asphalt mix and steel.Read More
Federal Buildings JE Dunn Picked for $64M Low-Carbon Upgrade to Kansas City Courthouse James Leggate February 8, 2024 No Comments The project is part of a federal "buy clean" initiative focused on low-embodied carbon construction materials.Read More
Sustainability Manhattan's Landmark US Custom House Getting Greener-Material Repairs Federal building using $11 million from Inflation Reduction Act Nadine M. Post August 15, 2023 No Comments U.S. General Services Administration announces Custom House project as a "showcase" for sustainable retrofits.Read More
Federal Buildings GSA Launches Low-Carbon Building Materials Pilot Program Tom Ichniowski May 16, 2023 No Comments The program focuses on 11 buildings projects, and is intended to reduce emissions associated with federal construction and promote wider adoption of environmental product declarations for building materials.Read More