contractors

LOS ANGELES (April 16, 2026) The Contractor’s Commitment, a national contractor-led sustainability initiative advancing five key pillars – carbon reduction, waste diversion, water stewardship, materials transparency, and jobsite wellness – offers a practical guide to begin tracking sustainability performance and measure ongoing progress.  Under the current Version 2.1 of the framework, the signatories have just […]

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 […]

The Benchmark for Green Contractor Leadership Positions itself for Major Growth across the Construction Industry LOS ANGELES, CA (June 30, 2025)  USGBC California announced today that it is assuming ownership and management of the Contractor’s Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices, the premier program for leaders in green commercial construction to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and […]

As the construction industry transitions toward a more sustainable future, contractors and builders are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in reducing embodied carbon and operational impacts. While much attention is given to the roles of architects and engineers in decarbonization at the design stage, contractors bring unmatched expertise in material procurement, logistics, and […]