"My husband and I just finished building our dream home with Conduit Development. Simon, Denise and their whole staff were absolutely wonderful during this very important time in our lives. They were there for us for every decision, and were very reassuring that we would be pleased with the outcome. Conduit is a professional and trustworthy business that I gladly refer to others. Thank you for making our dreams come true!"
At Conduit, we build better tomorrows by protecting the earth today. But just as importantly, we save our clients thousands of dollars over time by making every project we touch more efficient and sustainable from the very beginning. Our work is setting new benchmarks in sustainable green building, minimizing wasteful energy costs, maximizing efficiencies, enhancing property values and helping conserve vital natural resources.
- Buildings represent 70% of US electrical consumption.
- Buildings are responsible for nearly half of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, consuming more than 70% of the electricity generated by US power plants, according to the Energy Information Administration.
- The value of green building construction starts will exceed $12 billion in 2008, and is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2010.
- By 2009, 80% of corporate America is expected to be engaged in green at least 16% of the time, and 20% will be working in green 60% of the time.
- The EPA estimates that 136 million tons of building-related construction and demolition (C&D) debris was generated in the US in a single year.
- California native plant landscapes require less maintenance than a traditional garden, and save 80% in costs.
- Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is usually manufactured from sawmill waste and formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen.
