Green Building Growing, More Jobs, More Buyer Interest
November 23rd, 2009
Jacksonville, NC Green home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes would like to share a recent RealtyTimes.com article outlining the future of Green Building. A new study from the U.S. Green Building Council estimates how many jobs Green building will support and how much money Green building will generate. Below is an excerpt and to read the complete article, click here!
“The USGBC writes on its Web site that ‘buildings in the United States are responsible for 39 percent of CO2 emissions, 40 percent of energy consumption, 13 percent water consumption and 15 percent of Gross Domestic Product per year, making green building a source of significant economic and environmental opportunity.’ The study found that from 2000 to 2008, $178 billion in gross domestic product was contributed to the economy and 2.4 million direct/indirect and induced jobs were created or saved which generated $123 billion in wages.
‘Our goal is for the phrase ‘green building’ to become obsolete, by making all building and retrofits green — and transforming every job in our industry into a green job,’ said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chairman of US Green Building Council.
Fedrizzi says, ‘This study validates the work that the 25,000 people gathered here at Greenbuild, and every member of our movement, do every day.’ According to the press release, ‘The study also assessed the U.S. Green Building Council’s 19,000-plus member organizations and found that they generate $2.6 trillion in annual revenue, employ approximately 14 million people, come from 29 industry sectors and include 46 Fortune 100 companies.’ It further included results from workers including architects, construction laborers, truck drivers—all aspects of the green building industry.”
Workers in Green Buildings Take Less Sick Leave
October 9th, 2009
Jacksonville, NC Green home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes understands that building Green facilities and homes has more benefits than simply being eco-friendly and a lower utility bill – it’s also a healthier and more comfortable environment for their occupants. A recent study from the University of San Diego’s Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate and property developers CB Richard Ellis found that employees in Green office buildings not only took less sick leave, but also had a higher productivity level. Better indoor air quality, plenty of natural light and better ventilation are all key components for a more sustainable building for employees. To read the complete article, click here.
