Construction Today
Construction Today® Magazine is a quarterly publication delivered to an estimated 20,000 readers in the Philadelphia 5-county region, Lancaster County, Reading, Lehigh Valley, Delaware, and Central and Southern New Jersey.
Departments within the magazine include development, design, government, labor, safety and emerging trends, all of which offer a comprehensive look at the construction industry. For the editorial calendar, advertising, or other questions about Construction Today, contact editor Lisa Godlewski, .
Articles Summer 2010
Green from Top to Bottom
Green certification program prepares workforce
for sustainable building
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), buildings account for 39% of the nationÕs total energy use, 12% of the total water consumption, 68% of total electricity consumption and 38% of the carbon dioxide emissionsmore than either the transportation (33%) or industrial (29%) sectors. The built environment has a lasting impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. Building owners are quickly learning that by adopting green building strategies, it is possible to maximize both economic and environmental performance. Download PDF
Green City, Clean Waters
The Philadelphia Water Department's new approach to stormwater management
Imagine a city thriving with life Š a place where residents are surrounded by trees and gardens on nearly every street block; a place where local waterways are clean and support diverse fish populations and where nearby parks provide refuge for migrating birds. This is the vision supported by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD). Download PDF
Limiting Liability in an Evolving Environment
Green is in. From cleaning products to construction, there is no denying that eco-consciousness has gone mainstream. However, one would be foolish to dismiss green construction as a popular fad. Download PDF
A Safety Incentive Program that Works
Rewarding employees with incentives for a job done safely is not new to the construction industry. Employers have long struggled with how to get workers to care about their safety and the safety of others. Download PDF
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