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Link to APM’s Marketplace (April 20, 2026) | California became the first state to regulate embodied carbon in its building code. That’s changing the construction industry even beyond the state border. More than a third of planet-warming emissions come from buildings and construction. Most of that is what’s called “operational” carbon. …The rest of it […]
Link to SD Union-Tribune/Encinitas Advocate (April 9, 2026) | The City of Encinitas recently recognized The Grauer School as a newly certified Green Business through the Encinitas Green Business Network. A pioneer in holistic learning and sustainable practices, the school is the first in the San Diego region to achieve California Green Business Certification. This achievement […]
Link to gb&d (March 24, 2026) | The theme for Women’s History Month 2026, designated by the National Women’s History Alliance, is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” This theme celebrates women who are building stronger communities, advancing equity, and developing systems for long-term environmental, economic, and social sustainability. …The nonprofit organization [USGBC […]
Link to GlobeSt.com (March 2, 2026) | USGBC California (USGBC-CA) has launched a building performance standard (BPS) model policy to help cities and counties across California reduce building-related pollution, improve energy efficiency and reach their climate goals. The BPS is responsible for regulating the annual greenhouse gas emissions and/or energy use of existing large buildings. […]
Link to Autodesk Digital Builder (Feb. 24, 2026) | Episode 133: Last year was a tough period for a lot of folks, particularly in Southern California, which experienced devastating wildfires that destroyed around 19,000 structures, 16,000 of which were single-family homes. Rebuilding efforts are well underway, and to learn more about how recovery is unfolding, […]
Sustainability In Your Ear: The Net Zero Accelerator’s Colin Mangham on Nature’s Rules for Building A Sustainable Infrastructure Link to Earth911 (Feb. 23, 2026) | We already have the technology to decarbonize buildings, and many pilot projects have shown it works. So why hasn’t progress toward net zero moved faster? Colin Mangham believes it’s because we’re […]
Link to Los Angeles Times (Feb. 16, 2026) | Los Angeles is often described as a concrete jungle, a city shaped by asphalt, parking lots and other hardscape. Now, for the first time, researchers have mapped that concrete in detail, and they claim a lot of it doesn’t need to be there. …The report, DepaveLA, is […]
Link to GlobeSt.com (Feb. 13, 2026) | Commercial building owners across California, particularly those managing portfolios in the area, have been required to comply with annual energy benchmarking requirements that vary by locality and at the state level. Now, as the Golden State is moving to develop its own building performance standards, ensuring they align […]
Link to Inland Valley News (Feb. 9, 2026) | Firefighters from across the Inland Empire were honored during the first Inland Empire Firefighter Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council California’s (USGBC-CA) Inland Empire Regional Leadership Advisory Board at The Frontier Project in Rancho Cucamonga. The Jan. 28 event brought together local elected […]
Link to Redfin Blog (Feb. 2, 2026) | For decades, the American dream has played out in suburban neighborhoods: white picket fences, neatly manicured lawns, and a manageable commute to the city. But with the rise of remote work, soaring home prices, and changing lifestyles, more homebuyers are asking: exurbs vs. suburbs—what’s the difference, and which one […]
Link to SmartBrief (Jan. 30, 2026) | For builders and asset investors looking for certainty in an otherwise uncertain business environment, data centers and power facilities are a clear north star in an industry that headed into the year with not nearly as many strong markets to capitalize. …A recent article by law firm Morgan Lewis suggested growing demand […]
Link to CALO News (Jan. 13, 2026) | At the end of 2025, the Lopez family received a free new heat pump mini-split, a highly efficient heating and cooling electric system not powered by natural gas, as part of the program “Healthy Homes for Wilmington.” The Lopezes have lived in Wilmington for more than 40 years. They […]
