{"id":23121,"date":"2021-04-07T10:30:03","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T05:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.greenworldinvestor.com\/?p=23121"},"modified":"2021-04-07T10:30:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T05:00:03","slug":"green-construction-how-you-can-become-an-eco-friendly-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iiec-india.org\/greenworld\/2021\/04\/07\/green-construction-how-you-can-become-an-eco-friendly-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Construction: How You Can Become An Eco-Friendly Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green construction, also known as sustainable construction, is a way of building that prioritizes the environment. Green structures are designed to maintain or improve the quality of life in an area, without destroying the local environment or culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern green building first came into the spotlight in the 1960s and 70s when oil prices and the environmental movement sparked interest in energy efficiency and renewability. Since then, green building has continued to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The green building market is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. States like Virginia have taken up the challenge and are creating educational programs like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/resources\/usgbc-virginia-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect The Dots Green Schools Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to spread awareness about the benefits of green construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this rise in popularity comes a need for new eco-friendly contractors. This type of contractor specializes in creating buildings that are sustainable from beginning to end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-friendly contractors are part of the driving force behind green construction. So let\u2019s learn a little more about what green construction is and how you can get involved by becoming an eco-friendly contractor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Construction<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenworldinvestor.com\/2017\/09\/20\/green-construction-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green construction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increases the efficiency of buildings by changing how energy, water, and materials are used. This reduces the impact on the environment and on the humans who live there for the life cycle of the building. Some benefits of green construction include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving air and water quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing waste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conserving natural resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhancing occupant health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimizing the strain on local utilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As green construction continues to grow, professionals must have the training and skill necessary to execute a green build.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do You Become An Eco-Friendly Contractor?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how do you become a professional with those skills? A lot goes into becoming an eco-friendly contractor, but to start, let\u2019s sum it up in three steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Study Sustainable Design<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first step is learning about sustainable design in architecture. This can be done through self-study, a program, or by finding an expert to mentor you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some important design elements you should learn about including passive design, green roofing, passive solar, and structural 3D printing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive design is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">designing a building that takes advantage of the climate to maintain a comfortable temperature range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A green roof is partially or completely covered by vegetation. Roofing material is installed that contains soil and seeds, rainwater collects, and soon the roof is a thriving ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive solar takes advantage of the path of the sun to heat and cool rooms. Because the path of the sun changes in summer and winter, a passive solar building is built in the direct path of the winter sun. When the path of the sun changes in the summer, less light will hit the building, preventing it from becoming too hot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structural 3D printing is the process of using a 3D printer to create your materials. This is important to green construction because it eliminates the need for materials to be shipped over long distances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These, and many other design features, will be important tools for you as an eco-friendly contractor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Learn About The Benefits Of Green Architecture<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is understanding why you use green architecture in the first place. You need to have a firm understanding of the benefits so you can explain them to clients. Some common benefits of green architecture include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving the quality of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserving Earth\u2019s natural resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering contributions to climate change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building structures that will last.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserving as much of the existing ecosystem as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few of the many benefits that green architecture produces. As you learn more, you\u2019ll find your own way of explaining the need for green construction to your clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Get Your Contractor\u2019s License<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a green contractor is similar to being a regular contractor in one important way, you need a license. In states like Virginia, you need a contractor\u2019s license to work with clients on jobs that add up to more than $1,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To acquire a contractor\u2019s license, you must pass the contractor\u2019s exam. To be eligible for the exam, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rocketcert.com\/construction\/virginia\/contractor-class-a-b-c-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take this pre-licensing prep course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The course is designed to ensure you pass the first time, so you can start your green construction career without delay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming an eco-friendly contractor is a hands-on way to get involved in green construction and help protect the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Green construction, also known as sustainable construction, is a way of building that prioritizes the environment. 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