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Going Green
Equip Exposition announces an expanded hands-on tree care arena in 2026
Celebrate National Arbor Day: Get inspired to grow tree care services. In honor of National Arbor Day on April 24, award-winning trade show Equip Exposition announces the expanded Tree Care Arena in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) during this year’s show held October 20 to 23 in Louisville. This ...
Creating an outdoor oasis with ICFs
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the world of Insulated Concrete Forms and pools with these four incredible projects. Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are great construction materials for building the frame of a pool due to their superior insulation capabilities and incredible durability, improving energy efficiency and overall pool ...
Choosing the right adhesive for outdoor performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how green strength, weather resistance and handling properties determine the success and profitability of outdoor installations. Outdoor installations take place in an environment that is fundamentally different from controlled indoor settings. Temperature fluctuations, wind, moisture and sudden weather shifts create constant movement and stress at the ...
Brava and Aspire Pavers to showcase latest sustainable innovations at Greenbuild 2025
At Booth #812, advancements in synthetic roofing and pavers will be highlighted. Brava Roof Tile and Aspire Pavers will be showcasing their sustainable and innovative composite products at the 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place from November 4-6 in Los Angeles. The brands will be exhibiting at booth #812, ...
Building beyond storage: Contemporary sheds
By Emma Peterson. Three key tips for building functional and beautiful backyard sheds. A backyard shed is a great way to expand the usable space on a property, no matter the weather in the area. The space within a shed can truly be whatever your customer dreams up, whether that’s ...
U.S. cities going green: 2025’s Most Sustainable Cities
To rank the nation’s greenest cities, we compared the 500 largest U.S. cities using 47 eco-conscious metrics. From solar panel rebates to green buildings and composting programs, which U.S. cities are leading the nation for Earth-friendly initiatives and sustainable urban development? To mark the 2025 Net Zero Conference on October 1, LawnStarter ...
The intersection of resiliency and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Explore the overlap between resilient design and sustainable construction with Alan Scott of Intertek. In a new episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Alan Scott, the director of sustainability at Intertek. Alan’s career began as an architect and ...
Demand for green outdoor solutions drives solar landscape lighting market
Rising demand for eco-friendly, cost-effective and off-grid lighting is set to boost the global solar landscape lighting market in the coming years. According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Solar landscape lighting market by product type: global opportunity analysis and industry forecast, 2023–2032, "The solar landscape lighting ...
Transforming the smart yard ecosystem: Aiper launches IrriSense Smart Irrigation System — A lusher lawn, the smart way
Smart irrigation meets sustainability: IrriSense helps homeowners nurture greener lawns with less water. Aiper, the global pioneer of cordless robotic pool cleaning technology and a leader in smart yard product solutions, announces that the IrriSense Smart Irrigation System is available starting today — bringing a new era of effortless, intelligent lawn ...
Harnessing mushrooms to upcycle construction debris
By Karen Edwards. A sustainable approach to waste management. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) members traveled to the Chicago area recently to visit with Mycocycle founder and CEO Joanne Rodriguez at her company headquarters to learn more about how they are harvesting the power of mushrooms to tackle the challenge of construction ...
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