The growth in green construction has created a
shift in perception among owners and the architectural and engineering
communities. Construction industry stakeholders have embraced the green
movement and sustainable design for its energy savings, worker productivity
increases and positive public perception, the FMI report states.
In 2008, the three largest segments for
nonresidential construction green building - office, education and healthcare -
will account for more than 80 percent of total nonresidential green
construction. Other segments such as lodging and commercial are also
experiencing green construction growth, with a 20 percent gain expected from
2007 to 2008.