Hong Kong’s construction industry value is expected to rise from U.S. $7.1 billion in 2011 to U.S. $9.8 billion by 2015. 

 Value, as defined by Webster is “a fair return for something exchanged.”  

 Spring came early to Chicago this year.  

 It’s been called a game changer; a catalyst of sea change.  

 Caught up in the perfect storm of high operational costs, heightened regulatory pressures and a turbulent economic climate, companies are compelled more than ever to find ways to make their facilities more energy efficient.  

 Recent high-profile bankruptcies in clean tech have caused many in Washington and around the country to regard the idea of federal investment in green jobs as too big a risk for taxpayers.  

 Here’s a starting point to enhance employee comfort, health and productivity.  

Since the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded nearly 20 years ago, we have committed ourselves to the vital work of transforming the way we approach our built environment. Building by building, we have seen the most dedicated leaders throughout the industry inspire, innovate and implement the changes that are driving this movement forward. 

 As the cover explains, EDC is now the official magazine for the LEED Professional. 

A recent study, the 2012 Mortensen Construction Healthcare Study, identifies a number of challenges faced today by U.S. healthcare institutions, including declining reimbursements, rising costs and growing demands for services.