Think Green Building Is Irrelevant? Think Again
On September 23, 2010
By Scott Wolfe Jr
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Green, green, green, green, green, green. The word gets used so much (see: Greenwashing). Geesh, even companies are changing their logos to green to cash in on the popularity.
Still, despite the PR, many in the construction sector wonder: Does anyone actually build green?
A report from NPR suggests that they certainly do, reporting that green building accounts for 1/3 of new construction in the United States! The article suggests, and I agree, that:
The numbers suggest a revolution is taking place within an industry that is historically slow to change. There are many factors — and many players — in this move toward green building
This article was originally posted on Wolfe Law Group’s topic-specific Louisiana Green Building Law Blog and Northwest Green Building Law Blog.
About the Author: Scott Wolfe Jr
Scott Wolfe, Jr. obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Scott was recognized as a Leader in Law by CityBusiness Magazine. The son and grandson of general contractors, Scott is a construction litigator in the Pacific Northwest, and the founding member of the bi-coastal law firm, Wolfe Law Group. Scott is also the founder and CEO of Express Lien, Inc., a legal document preparation service for contractors. In 2008, City Business Magazine recognized Scott as one of its Innovators of the Year for the Express Lien concept. As an entrepreneur himself, Scott has a strong background in business and commercial transactions and laws. He focuses his practice on the legal issues facing the construction industry, and has represented clients in multi-million dollar construction disputes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Scott is a LEED AP.
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