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Green Construction Trends Contractors Can Expect in 2019
Here is a small sample of the new green construction trends that are expected for 2019. Energy efficiency, green construction materials and renewable energy are all becoming easier to afford with every passing year, and 2019 may prove to be a turning point for this industry.
By Emily Folk
February 26, 2019
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by Emily Folk
Emily Folk covers topics in sustainability and green manufacturing. She is also the creator of Conservation Folks.
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