Construction Quick Tip: Newest building system preserves our forests

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It is no longer necessary to build the frames of our home with wood. Concrete is now a leading building material all across North America for many reasons, not the least of which is energy efficiency. The latest building advancement by Nudura Corporation for example (nudura.com) is reported to provide double the insulation by constructing walls with pre-assembled concrete forms. This innovation (consisting of reinforced concrete sandwiched between two layers of polystyrene) cuts construction time significantly and is recognized for flexibility in design, for creating less waste, and it virtually eliminates the toxic emissions produced by buildings structured with wood. Hailed as an award-winning contribution to 'green' construction technology, the Nudura building system is now used for the construction of better homes, schools, hospitals, condominiums, hotels, and offices throughout North America. Homeowners save money due to durability and energy efficiency - and the resulting structure is reported to be up to nine times stronger, with far more fire protection, far more sound insulation, and with a potential to reduce energy costs of up to 70 percent.