Many building owners want to be more “green”, but among the reasons some hesitate to do so is they feel it may be a hassle to buy and maintain. They don’t want to expand building maintenance staffs or spend more money to ensure “green” solutions work. But if “green” strategies can be made a part of the building itself, has tangible benefits and does not need special or increased maintenance, then that concern goes away.

There is a growing industry exactly working toward that end. Paints and glues that are solvent (VOC)-free are available that are just as attractive and effective (attach the parts, water-resistant, etc.) as those that contain solvents, and will not leach out and risk exposing workers or residents. In other words they meet “green” and WELL health standards. Carpets, steel, lumber, and insulation using recycled materials have been formulated and successfully tested to be just as attractive and hearty as those using virgin materials.

The movement for using green building materials in renovating or building a new structure is a growing business segment worldwide, as the “green” replacements are just as effective as the conventional ones.

One report projected that the global green building materials market will grow on average 12.5% annually between 2013 and 2019. Insulation accounted for the largest product segment, and is a welcome new home for recycled materials in the recycling industry which has a growing amount of recycled materials to find use for.

In addition, the “green” movement is also influencing and growing several conventional industries that were feared to be slowing down. For example, the growing interest in green roofs (vegetation) will drive demand for roofing application materials.

CCES has the experts to help provide advice on new technologies and approaches to building “green”, whether it is a new building or a renovation to save you costs, improve comfort for your tenants and workers, and/or be more innovative and reliable. The technologies are there, proven, and quite beneficial. Contact us today at 914-584-6720 or at karell@CCESworld.com.