Going Green Using Sustainable Building Materials

Sustainable building is a relatively new practice which incorporates a variety of strategies into the design, construction, and operation of buildings, whether they are office buildings, homes, schools, etc. The use of green building materials and products are becoming more and more important when designing and strategizing the operation of a building. Green building materials offer a variety benefits to the building owner and building occupants such as:

• Reduced maintenance/replacement costs over the life of the building
• Energy conservation
• Improved occupant health and productivity
• Lower costs associated with changing space configurations
• Greater design flexibility

Using "green" building materials promotes the conservation of resources while reducing the environmental impacts of other construction strategies. Companies such as Environmental Building Materials (EBM) with Mark Bouri as CEO, are taking recycling to the next level and are turning thermal power plant waste into useable building materials. EBM is a leading provider of bulk materials that strives to turn by-products into resources to serve the construction industry while improving quality and performance at lower costs. EBM uses products such as fly ash, pozzolana, slag, and GGBS to create building materials that enhance quality and reduce CO2. EBM provides the following services to help both the environment and meet your building needs:

• Testing and Quality Control
• Research and Development
• Market Analysis
• Certification
• Project Design and Management
• Logistics and Transportation
• Shipping and Bulk Handling
• Marketing and Client Support