Embracing energy retrofits by reducing, reusing and renewing

Posted on May 14, 2013

While the practice of retrofitting buildings with energy-saving technologies isn’t new, data on whether these changes yield real savings hasn’t been available—until now. According to a 2012 study—United States Building Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Market Sizing and Financing Models—a $279 million investment in energy efficiency retrofits […] Read more

Eating local in honor of Earth Day

Posted on May 1, 2013

Miron Construction Co., is committed not only to sustainability but also to assisting the communities in which they live, work and play. To give life to those ideals, in honor of Earth Day, they recently hosted a special luncheon for their employees to kick off a Habitat […] Read more

Landscaping? Go Native!

Posted on Apr 22, 2013

We’ve all heard the reports of drought conditions and water supply shortages throughout the United States. Even areas like the Great Lakes Region, areas that have numerous water sources, are reporting lower water levels. In an effort to preserve potable water resources, many places have […] Read more

Experts say building green expected today

Posted on Mar 27, 2013

Green building is no passing trend. The major construction companies embrace it and recommend green practices for a multitude of reasons. Sam Statz, director of technical services at Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction, Inc. in Appleton, said “In the past we did this because it […] Read more