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2013 RS Means Green Cost Data Book
Create Quick and Reliable Estimates for Green
Energy Efficient Construction with 2013 Cost Data This edition of
RSMeans Green Building Cost Data is designed to help construction
professionals estimate, plan and budget the costs of green
construction—both new commercial construction and renovation work.
It reflects years of careful cultivation and expansion of the
thousands of green line items in the RSMeans cost database,
presented in CSI MasterFormat for convenient reference.
2011 Sweets
Green Building Square Foot
Cost Book
Sweets Facilities Construction Cost Data in CSI
MasterFormat
Provides contractors, architects, engineers, and all other business
professionals the highest available level of precision in predicting
construction costs for: sitework, concrete and masonry, woods and
plastics, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows,
finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction,
conveying systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems
An Introduction To The ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard Introduction To The
Requirements of the Residential Green Building Standard
Introduces the residential green building standard. The first and
only true-consensus-based standard for residential green building
will also be the first to be accredited by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) and is currently pending ANSI review.
This introductory guide, published by the International Code
Council, also looks at the history, intent, organization and
application of the standard.
Build Green and Save: Protecting The
Earth and Your Bottom Line Details How To Apply Green Building
Techniques To Benefit Your Business
This insider's guide to residential green building leads you through
the actual residential construction process and details how you can
apply green building techniques that will benefit your business,
your relationships with your customers, your reputation, and your
bottom line. Matthew Belcher shares his 30+ years of experience as a
successful green builder.
Construction
Materials, Methods and Techniques Explore The Most
Up-To-Date Green Methods For Residential and Commercial Construction
Offers comprehensive coverage of these topics and presents them
using a logical, well-structured format that follows the natural
sequence of a construction project. With an emphasis in providing
the most current information available, including sustainability and
green design, this third edition is fully equipped with content that
reflects the 2004 Edition of Construction Specifications Institute
(CSI) MasterFormat and information that is based on the input of
hundreds of today's top manufacturers and professional and trade
organizations
Going Green
With The International Residential Code Bridges The Gap Between Green Building and
The Residential Building Code
Finally, a resource that bridges the gap between the worlds of green
building and residential building codes. Going Green with the
International Residential Code. The first book of its kind on the
market, this indispensable "code-consultant" takes green building
concepts one step further and addresses them as they specifically
relate to building codes, and in particular, how they relate to the
International Residential Code (IRC). Because the code books
themselves do not directly address green construction issues, this
book will help the reader make green decisions about construction
methods and materials while staying code compliant
Green Applications for
Residential Construction Brief Introduction to Trade-Specific
Green Building Practices & Applications
a collection of supplemental material for the Residential
Construction Academy (RCA) series textbooks that will introduce
readers to trade-specific green building practices. The Introduction
explains general green building principles and each trade-specific
section explores how a carpenter, plumber, HVAC installer,
electrician and mason can apply green building principles and
jobsite practices while they plan and execute their work.
Green Building A to Z:
Understanding the Language of Green Building Discover The Fastest Growing Trend
in Modern Construction -- Green Building
Green Building A to Z is an informative, technically accurate, and
highly visual guide to green building, for both decision-makers and
interested citizens. It begins with an introduction to the
importance of green buildings and a brief history of the green
building movement, outlines the benefits and costs of green
buildings, and shows how you can influence the spread of green
buildings. The book touches on key issues, such as enhancing water
conservation, reducing energy use, and creating a conservation
economy
Green Building: Project
Planning & Cost Estimating Information on Green Building Techniques, Design Concepts, Standards
and Costs.
This new 2nd
edition has been completely updated with the latest in green
building technologies, design concepts, standards, and costs.
Includes
Means’ Green Building CostWorks CD at no additional cost. A
Unique Cost Reference for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, &
Building Owners/Managers… Now updated & expanded. Includes CostWorks
Green Cost Data on CD-ROM.
Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies Step-By-Step
Guide to Building with Environmentally Friendly Construction Methods
Want to build responsibly, reduce
waste, and help preserve the environment? Green Building &
Remodeling For Dummies is your friendly, step-by-step guide to
every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building
a home—even a green home—uses plenty of resources and energy. This
practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel
conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a
brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion. You’ll start by
identifying green materials and sizing up potential systems and
construction sites. You’ll weigh the pros and cons of popular green
building methods and identify opportunities for saving money in the
long run. Need to find some green professionals to assist you in
your venture? We’ll help you do that, too
Green Building
Materials: A Guide to Product Selection and Specification
A Hands-On Guide to Designing
Environmentally Friendly Buildings with Green Building Materials
This excellent hands-on guide to designing
environmentally friendly buildings -- those made from materials that
preserve the earth's natural legacy for future generations -- is
written by two nationally known experts on the subject. You'll find
practical information on green product selection, product
specification, and construction processes. You'll also learn just
what green building materials are, where you can find them, and how
you can use them effectively. This edition includes updated
information on LEED requirements and how to integrate them into the
specifications process and new sections on commissioning and on
construction waste management.
Green Building: Principles and
Practices in Residential Construction Covers Core Concepts and Innovative
Applications of Green Building Technology
Provides a current, comprehensive guide to this exciting, emerging
field. From core concepts to innovative applications of cutting-edge
technology and the latest industry trends, this text offers an
in-depth introduction to the construction of "green" homes. Unlike
many texts that adopt a product-oriented approach, this book
emphasizes the crucial planning, processes, and execution methods
necessary for effective, environmentally sound construction. This
text demonstrates that Earth-friendly products and energy-efficient
materials take planning in order to make a building truly green.
This visionary text helps students and professionals develop the
knowledge and skills to "think green" from start to finish,
empowering and inspiring them to build truly sustainable homes.
Green Building Products The Greenspec Guide to Residential
Building Materials Covers Over 1400 Products
Interest in sustainable, green building practices is greater than
ever. Whether concerned about allergies, energy costs, old-growth
forests, or durability and long-term value, homeowners and builders
are looking for ways to ensure that their homes are healthy, safe,
beautiful, and efficient. In these pages are descriptions and
manufacturer contact information for more than 1,400 environmentally
preferable products and materials. All phases of residential
construction, from sitework to flooring to renewable energy, are
covered. Products are grouped by function, and each chapter begins
with a discussion of key environmental considerations and what to
look for in a green product. Over 40 percent revised, this updated
edition includes over 120 new products.
Green Building Through Integrated
Design Comprehensive, Illustrated Guide to
The Process of Constructing a Certified Green Building
Offers expert insight into
tackling various projects, from concept and design, to unifying
members of the team, to constructing high-performance buildings on
time and within budget. The book
features interviews with key players to illuminate the integrated
design process, including relevant issues, difficult challenges, and
problem-solving techniques. Green Building Through Integrated
Design is the most complete overview of green building project
delivery methods available, and is a thorough blueprint that every
member of the project team will find invaluable.
Green Building With Concrete:
Sustainable Design and Construction State of the Art Methodologies
for Using Concrete In Green Building Projects
From the manufacturing of cement to the rehabilitation of concrete,
this comprehensive book explains how concrete can be used for
sustainable design and construction. It offers insight into new
technological and social developments guiding the introduction of
green buildings and examines the attributes that concrete has to
offer the green building movement. The text also highlights research
on economic analysis—particularly life cycle costing—to provide a
full picture of the economic benefits of concrete. Expert
contributors from around the world offer diverse viewpoints on
global sustainability.
Green Careers: Building Green - DVD Learn About
Career Opportunities in the Field of Green Building
This program presents an overview of green job opportunities in the
building trades where there is a high demand for trained
professionals, designers, and workers to help improve the efficiency
of commercial and residential buildings through better design of new
buildings and smart improvements to existing structures. A job in a
"green" construction trade can enable a young person, with a minimal
amount of training, to get a foot in the door of the new green
economy
Green Careers: Green Design - DVD Learn About
Design Career Opportunities in the Field of Green Building
In this program, we'll explore the exciting race underway to design
greener products of all sorts. You can work toward a green career as
an architect, interior designer, industrial engineer, or product
designer within a myriad of businesses. This is a contest that will
reward those who can envision or help create the "greener
mousetraps" of tomorrow. Jobs profiled in this program include:
Architect, Interior Designer, Consultant, and Landscape Designer.
Green From The
Ground Up - A Builder's Guide Building Homes
with Energy Efficient "Green" Building Techniques
A must-have reference for
contractors who want to remain competitive, and a remarkable
resource for homeowners who require the clearest and most thorough
green building information available. Green construction is the
building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing
demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, it
provides the best proven methods of new and remodeled green
construction beginning with down-to-earth explanations of green
building basics and moving on to site planning, materials selection,
energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing every step in
design and construction, from framing to finishes.
Green Home
Improvement Over 65 Green
Home Improvement Projects That Will Save Energy
Expert advice
helps you zero in on the most do-able, highest payback green
projects for your home. Everyone is talking about “green” living —
and there are a lot of good reasons to go green. Fuel costs are
skyrocketing. Water shortages are spreading. Natural resources are
being depleted. Illness is increasingly linked to building
materials. Here are 65 projects you can do – many of them yourself
and at low cost – that will make a difference in your living
expenses, health, and comfort – and help the environment.
Insulate and
Weatherize: Build Like A Pro
Expert Advice on Insulating and Weatherizing Residential Homes
In this complete do-it-yourself guide to
home insulation and weatherization, engineer Bruce Harley offers
solutions that will make your home more comfortable in all seasons.
Using his troubleshooting advice, you’ll be able to identify the
hidden energy wasters and moisture problems that can do serious
damage in your home. Clear explanations, hundreds of photos, and
detailed illustrations will guide you step by step through the
process of upgrading both structures and systems. Implementing even
a few of these sensible solutions can result in real savings in your
energy bills.
Marketing Green Building Services:
Strategies For Success Learn How To Market
Your Green Building Services To Succeed In Business
Marketing Green Building
Services: Strategies for Success presents all the information key
decision-makers need to respond to the fast-growing market for green
buildings, design and construction services and products. Completely
updated, revised and expanded from the author's previous works, this
book is the one resource you need to succeed in the green building
marketplace
National Green Building Standard Standards Used By Builders For Creating
Green Building Projects
Developed by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and the
ICC, the Standard provides the "green" practices that can be
incorporated into new homes, including high-rise multifamily
buildings, home remodeling and additions, hotels and motels, and the
site upon which the green homes are located. The green practices
include lot design, preparation and development; resource, energy,
and water efficiency; indoor environmental quality; and operation,
maintenance, and building owner education.
National Green Building Standard - Commentary Commentary Explaining
The National Building Standard in Plain Language
This companion to the ANSI
approved ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard provides
valuable insight to the intention and implementation of the
practices and provisions found in the Standard. Developed with the
input of members of the ICC 700-2008 Consensus Committee who
developed the Standard, the Commentary is a useful resource for any
designer or builder using the ICC 700-2008 as a rating system for
developing or renovating residential properties of all types to
reduce their relative environmental impact. The Commentary expands
on the compliance language in the ICC 700-2008
Photovoltaic
Systems Comprehensive Guide
to Design, Installation & Evaluation of PV Systems
Photovoltaic Systems is a newly
updated, comprehensive guide to the design,
installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial
photovoltaic (PV) systems. The textbook covers the principles of
photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into
stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The content
includes system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation,
component operation, system design and sizing, and installation
requirements and recommended practices.
Profit From Building Green: Award
Winning Tips To Build Energy Efficient Homes Develop An
Effective Green Home Building Business With Hundreds of Tips
Expert, Jeannie Leggett Sikora
has combed through hundreds of annual contest entries and talked to
past award winners to develop specific examples and tried-and-true
techniques to give home builders the inside track to create
successful green building practices, for choosing products to
marketing energy efficient homes.
RS Means Green Cost Data
2013 Book
Create Quick and Reliable Estimates for Green
Energy Efficient Construction with 2013 Cost Data The 2013 Edition of the
RSMeans Green Building Cost Data is designed to help construction
professionals estimate, plan and budget the costs of green
construction—both new commercial construction and renovation work.
It reflects years of careful cultivation and expansion of the
thousands of green line items in the RSMeans cost database,
presented in CSI MasterFormat for convenient reference.
Solar Power Your
Home For Dummies Save On Energy
Costs By Adding Solar Energy Components To Your Home
Want to take advantage of solar
power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy
costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a
solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power Your Home For
Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows
you how to put it to work for you! This friendly, hands-on
guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient
though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll
see how to survey your home to determine your current household
energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best
benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your
investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you’ve
decided on a project, you’ll see whether it’s best to hire a
contractor or do it yourself. We leave no stone unturned
Sustainable
Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery
Detailed Guide to Sustainable Construction
for Design and Construction Professionals
The green building movement has come a long way in a
short time. Responding to this exponential growth, with its
attendant technological as well as aesthetic developments,
Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Deliver, Second
Edition guides construction and design professionals through the
process of developing commercial and institutional high-performance
green buildings in today's marketplace. In this revised edition,
Charles Kibert delivers a detailed, and passionate, overview of the
entire process of green building, covering the theory, history,
state of the industry, and best practices in green building.
Sustainable
Residential Interiors
An Illustrated Guide to Green Design
Strategies for Residential Interiors
Issues of sustainability and environmental consciousness
have been increasingly important to designers of residential
interiors. With solutions for the design practitioner, this book
covers topics such as indoor air quality, identifying low-impact
materials, conserving energy and water, and support of construction
teams in reducing waste, Sustainable Residential Interiors provides
designers with the necessary information and tools to integrate
environmentally responsible design into their practice. Sustainable
Residential Interiors takes readers through an integrated design
process, showing how sustainable principles and practices can be
applied on virtually every level of interior design
The Benefits of Building Green - DVD Introduces Viewers To The Benefits of
Green Building
DVD Introducing Viewers to the benefits of building green when
constructing new homes. Teaches how to save energy, choose
sustainable resources and use healthy products in residential
construction.
The Green Building Revolution Learn The Basics of
Green Building For Environmentally Aware Buildings
The Green Building Revolution introduces readers to the basics of
green building and to the projects and people that are advancing
this movement. With interviews and case studies, it does more than
simply report on the revolution; it shows readers why and how to
start thinking about designing, building, and operating high
performance, environmentally aware (LEED-certified) buildings on
conventional budgets
The Green
Home: A Decision Making Guide for Owners and Builders How to Meet The Highest Green Building
Standards within a Given Budget
Dedicated to teaching builders and homeowners alike about
environmentally-friendly residential construction. This highly
practical resource explores the very latest construction techniques,
materials, processes, and green practices that will reduce the
environmental impact of the building itself. Coverage ranges from
air sealing measures and energy efficient practices to water
conservation and the usage of natural materials, with a special
focus on complying with zoning ordinances and building codes. With
thorough explanations of the many benefits of green building, this
is the perfect "nuts and bolts" guide to environmentally-sound
homes.
Your Green Home Learn the Scope and Principles of
Green Building
More and more homeowners today want houses that are healthy to live
in and cause minimal damage to the environment. That's what green
building is all about. Your Green Home is written for homeowners
planning a new home-whether you are working with an architect or
builder, or serving as your own general contractor. Intended to
improve the overall environmental performance of new houses being
built, the book sets out to answer some of the big-picture questions
relating to having a home designed and built-and getting what you
want.
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