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By Laura Mazzuca Toops, PropertyCasualty360.com |
March 13, 2012
Assuming climate change is inevitable, a government and educational institution released a study outlining how building professionals can anticipate changing environmental conditions.
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By John Beauchamp |
July 29, 2011
EnvISIon, a new rating system to assess the sustainability of infrastructure projects, is one initiative helping government and corporate risk managers benchmark sustainability performance and provide a framework for measuring risk—as environmental risk challenges threaten to surpass insurance capacity.
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By Nina Lill |
June 1, 2011
Not too many years ago, "green" looked like the new black for property-casualty insurance agents. Now, many see green in shades of gray due to the slow economy, lack of capital investment and no definitive compass to where green growth will occur and how it will be sustained.
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By Staff Writer |
May 1, 2011
Green buildings can reduce energy use by up to 50 percent, reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 39 percent, use 40 percent less potable water, and eliminate almost 70 percent of solid waste.
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By Jeff Slivka |
November 22, 2010
So much is going on in the world of sustainable construction, green construction products, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and other green initiatives--and all these activities appear to be moving fast.
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By Staff Writer |
September 20, 2010
While more than $35 billion in property losses are caused by natural disasters in the U.S. each year, states and municipalities seeking to adopt ordinances that require "green" or "sustainable" construction often overlook disaster-resistance construction.
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By Staff Writer |
July 6, 2010
Although the improvements in the construction market are slight, there are some signs of growth, even in these tough times.
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By Staff Writer |
June 3, 2010
Green coverages mature to meet market demands.
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By Staff Writer |
May 12, 2010
It's in every agent and broker's best interest to learn about the nuances of green coverage and act as an advisor to their clients--because if you don't, your competitor will.
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By Gina Jones |
March 1, 2010
"Going green" has become a popular catch phrase. This phenomenon is fueled by the current administration, and the agenda is clear.
