The Greening Of The U.S. Building Industry

"A growing demand for building projects that use environmentally friendly and energy-efficient materials has spurred a green movement in the construction industry."

"[Today, an] estimated $10 billion of "green buildings" are in the process of construction this year in the United States."

Even Wal-mart, often labeled as a corporate behemoth insensitive to environmental concerns, has gotten into the act with the launching of its "green" stores.