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All Things Concrete: American Concrete Institute
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Chicago to Introduce Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance
In Chicago, Alderwoman Maria Hadden announced that Mayor Brandon Johnson will propose an ordinance during the upcoming City Council meeting. The ordinance aims to establish decarbonization measures fo …
Crafting Tomorrow's Urban Spaces: Constructing with Innovation and Sustainability
Throughout history, the importance of establishing strong foundations for enduring and sustainable projects has been evident. As our society moves towards a more urbanized future with increasing metro …
Crysalis Biosciences building $6 million sustainable aviation fuel facility in Sauget
Crysalis Biosciences Inc. is set to establish a $6 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Sauget, aiming to notably decrease the carbon footprint within Illinois' fuel and chemical sector …
Data centers in Wisconsin and Chicago area offer energy peril and promise
Southeastern Wisconsin and the Chicago area are emerging as major players in the national data center explosion, most notably with Microsoft’s $3.3 billion planned data complex near Racine, Wisconsin. …
Deconstructing Sustainability Myths

Deconstructing Sustainability Myths

11 Aug 2025 Eden Axelrad, Director of Climate Change and Decarbonization, Clayco
Myth: Sustainability costs too much money. Reality:  Investing in sustainability is a smart move financially, socially, and environmentally to protect our planet now and in the future. By cutting down …
Elegant and Eco-Friendly: A Discussion on Sustainable Design Elegant and Eco-Friendly: A Discussion on Sustainable Design
Sustainability in architecture and design has become an essential focus as we face pressing environmental challenges. The built environment significantly impacts our planet, from energy consumption to …
Enhancing Safety and Biodiversity: IDOT's Roadside Mowing Operations
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has initiated its annual roadside mowing operations, a critical aspect of its dedication to safety and environmental stewardship throughout the state. …
Green with envy? Chicago's sustainable architecture scene
Many of the iconic commercial buildings of the late 19th century that put Chicago on the architectural map are some of the most energy efficient today. Architects of that time constructed buildings wi …
Life Cycle Assessments: Measuring What Matters
How LCAs Optimize Embodied Carbon Reduction Across the Built Environment
Related Midwest Invests in Sustainable Future through Adaptive Reuse
The theme of Earth Day this year is “Investing in our Planet”—a recognition of all that we can do together to protect and care for the world that we all call home. With the built environment contribut …
Researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in Chicago
The built environment—which includes the construction and operation of buildings, highways, bridges and other infrastructure—is responsible for close to 40% of the global greenhouse gas emissions cont …
Skender Commences Construction on United Yards, a Three-Structure Affordable Housing Project in Chicago’s Back of the Yards Locale
In the role of general contractor, Skender has recently initiated the construction of United Yards, an innovative affordable housing development situated in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. T …
Sustainability & Diversity in Focus: MWRD’s $300M+ O’Brien Plant Expansion - Get Involved
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has announced a major contracting opportunity that stands to make history — not just for its scale, but for its commitment to sust …
The Green Building Industry is Booming in Chicago
An enormous public park system with plentiful green space, a great lake, vast public transit—there’s a lot you might consider green about the country’s third largest city. The city is especially known …
The Importance of Virtualization in Achieving Sustainable Construction
The World Green Building Council reports that over 11% of global carbon emissions result from building construction, with an additional 28% originating from the ongoing use and management of structure …
Think Green When Remodeling Your Home
Remodeling your home can increase energy efficiency and help you save money down the road if done properly by a certified professional. DIY is a big trend right now but doing it yourself doesn’t alway …
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