Construction gets greener, but certifications could drop

Read the full story in Modern Healthcare.

Healthcare construction companies continue to build green, but getting their finished buildings LEED-certified has become less of a sure thing.

How can that be? While more hospital systems are willing to foot the bill for green construction because they understand there will be a return on investment, they are turning thumbs down on paying to obtain a certificate.

Published by Laura B.

I'm a degreed librarian with over 30 years of experience as an environmental information professional. I'm currently the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center's Sustainability Information Curator and also manage the Center's strategic communications.

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