FARMINGTON, Conn. — Green construction is moving from a niche to the mainstream. Interest in joining the green construction market is growing. Regulatory instruments, governmental initiatives and financial support mechanisms, together with growing consumer awareness and expectations, all put pressure on construction market participants to adopt more green practices. Through 2017, a rebound in construction activity, combined with continuing consumer interest in environmentally friendly products, will propel U.S. growth in green building materials demand 11 percent annually to $86.6 billion. U.S. construction activity declined sharply during much of the 2007-2012 period, but demand for green building materials held its own, … Read more

Construction charity organization AGC Charities, Inc. began work this week on renovations to the main facility of a Palm Springs area group that supports children and adults with disabilities as part of its annual Operation Opening Doors event. Dozens of contractors are donating time, expertise and money to make a series of improvements to the headquarters of Angel View. “We are using our skills to make life a little easier and a lot more accessible for people with disabilities,” said Jim Clemens, chairman of Ocean City, N.J.-based Clemens Construction Co. and the chairman of AGC Charities. “Our members are committed … Read more

Design-build commercial modular construction firm Ramtech Building Systems of Mansfield, Texas has completed the installation of three new modular buildings for First Baptist Church Frisco, located in Frisco, Texas. The 23,386-square-foot project includes a 6,750-square-foot middle school student worship center with a 13-foot-high-vaulted ceiling and 12 fellowship classrooms.   The other two facilities include an 8,060-square-foot 14-classroom adult education facility with a fellowship area, and an 8,576-square-foot building with six classrooms and 14 private offices with adjacent administrative support areas for the ministry staff. As the general contractor for the modular construction project, Ramtech managed all of the site preparation … Read more