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Green Building Materials Market to Surpass USD 455.6 Billion by 2031 11-30-2024 04:57 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: Persistence Market Research Green Building Materials Market Introduction: The global green building materials market is on a robust growth trajectory, driven by increasing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable construction solutions. These materials, characterized by their low environmental impact, energy efficiency, and recyclability, are becoming integral to modern architecture and urban development. This report delves into the market's projected growth, key trends, and driving factors, while highlighting the challenges and innovations shaping the industry. The focus on reducing carbon footprints and meeting stringent environmental regulations will continue to propel the adoption of green building materials globally. Market Projections and Forecast: According to Persistence Market Research, the global green building materials market is expected to grow from USD 265.8 billion in 2024 to USD 455.6 billion by the end of 2031, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% during the forecast period. This growth underscores the increasing emphasis on sustainability, resource efficiency, and compliance with evolving building codes and standards. North America is expected to maintain its dominance due to the presence of stringent environmental regulations and high awareness about sustainable construction. Simultaneously, emerging economies in Asia-Pacific are anticipated to witness significant growth, fueled by rapid urbanization and government initiatives promoting green infrastructure. Get a Sample PDF Brochure of the Report (Use Corporate Email ID for a Quick Response): www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/33981 Market Dynamics: Drivers of Market Growth: Rising Awareness of Environmental Impact Governments and organizations worldwide are prioritizing sustainable construction to combat climate change. Green building materials offer reduced energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and improved indoor air quality, making them attractive options for eco-conscious developers and consumers. Stringent Regulations and Certifications Building codes and certification programs like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) are pushing developers to integrate green materials into their projects. Compliance with these standards is increasingly becoming a necessity. Cost Efficiency Over Lifecycle While green building materials may have higher upfront costs, their long-term benefits, such as energy savings, durability, and reduced maintenance costs, contribute to overall cost efficiency. This economic advantage is encouraging their adoption in both residential and commercial construction. Advancements in Material Technology Innovations in manufacturing and material science are enabling the production of advanced green building materials with superior properties, such as high insulation, improved recyclability, and better durability. Challenges in the Market: High Initial Costs Despite long-term savings, the higher upfront costs associated with green building materials deter some developers, especially in cost-sensitive regions. Lack of Awareness in Emerging Markets Limited awareness and understanding of the benefits of green building materials pose a significant challenge in developing economies. Education and outreach efforts are necessary to overcome this barrier. Supply Chain Issues The availability of raw materials and the need for specialized manufacturing processes can disrupt the supply chain, affecting the timely adoption of green materials. Slow Adoption of Policies in Some Regions While developed regions are proactive in implementing green building standards, inconsistent or delayed regulatory frameworks in certain countries hinder the market's growth. Market Trends and Technological Innovations: Energy-Efficient Materials Green building materials with energy-saving properties, such as high-performance insulation, reflective roofing, and low-emissivity windows, are gaining traction as they help reduce energy consumption in buildings. Recycled and Recyclable Materials The use of recycled steel, reclaimed wood, and recyclable concrete is growing due to their low environmental impact. These materials also help conserve natural resources and reduce waste. Bio-Based Materials Innovations in bio-based materials, such as bamboo, hempcrete, and cork, are offering sustainable alternatives to traditional building products. These materials are biodegradable, renewable, and provide excellent thermal insulation. Integration of Smart Building Systems The combination of green materials with smart technologies, such as energy-monitoring systems, enhances the efficiency and sustainability of modern buildings. Green Building Materials Market Segmentation: By Type Structural Materials Recycled steel Bamboo Reclaimed wood Exterior Materials Green roofing Reflective paints Recycled asphalt Interior Materials Low-VOC paints Recycled carpets Cork flooring By Application Residential Construction Increasing consumer preference for energy-efficient homes and government incentives are driving the adoption of green materials in residential projects. Commercial Construction Corporate sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency goals are boosting the use of green materials in commercial buildings, including offices, malls, and healthcare facilities. Industrial Construction Industrial sectors are integrating green materials to comply with regulatory requirements and reduce their carbon footprint. Regional Analysis: North America The region is leading the market due to stringent building codes, high consumer awareness, and the widespread adoption of green certifications like LEED. The U.S. is a key contributor, with government policies promoting sustainable construction practices. Europe Europe follows closely, driven by the European Union's focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency. Countries like Germany, the UK, and France are at the forefront of implementing green building materials in both public and private projects. Asia-Pacific Rapid urbanization, rising disposable income, and government initiatives promoting green infrastructure are driving growth in the Asia-Pacific region. China and India are major contributors, with large-scale investments in sustainable urban development. Rest of the World Regions like the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa are gradually adopting green building materials, supported by international collaborations and government-led sustainability programs. Key Companies Profiled in the Report: BASF SE DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Kingspan Group Holcim Group Interface, Inc. Owens Corning PPG Industries, Inc. Saint-Gobain Sika AG Tata Steel Future Outlook: The green building materials market is set to experience significant growth as sustainability becomes a core focus in the construction industry. The transition to eco-friendly materials will continue to be driven by regulatory frameworks, consumer demand, and technological advancements. 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This release was published on openPR.Day one on the cruise ship Viking Jupiter in Buenos Aires and the atmosphere quivers with passion. Tango Cervila dance company has come on board. The music moans, high heels rattle the stage of the ship’s theatre, long legs extend from red dresses. I’m electrified out of my jet lag. A short pause, like the sigh of the unrequited, and then the audience stands to applaud. This is a worthy opener to a cruise from Buenos Aires around the toe of South America to Valparaiso in Chile. I’ll find abundant passion of all sorts on this cruise. Next day we meet our local guide Agostina, who is passionate about Argentine history. She’s a diminutive firecracker with an eyebrow ring; she rolls her Rs as if about to burst into song. Local colour in Beunos Aires. Down in La Boca district, she and other locals are obsessed with Argentinian football heroes. Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi are plastered on T-shirts and fridge magnets, and depicted like church icons on building walls brightly painted in team colours. Next day, I discover Uruguayans are passionate about their version of carnival, and lose themselves in drumming and dancing. We’ve docked in Montevideo, a capital with character. The old town has down-at-heel Mediterranean squares and dusty bakeries, but its stirring statues of revolutionary generals are distinctively South American. Our guide Mirtha, whose husband is Australian, endearingly talks everything up in the habit of people from obscure countries. The Uruguayan carnival lasts longer than Brazil’s. The parliament building is a world wonder. That obelisk is beautiful! We Uruguayans are great at football! A statue of Uruguayan hero General Artigas in Plaza Independencia, Montevideo. Credit: Alamy Who doesn’t enjoy such passion? I feel I’m a convert to all things Uruguayan and, as we sail away and I tuck into a hearty Florentine steak in the ship’s Manfredi’s restaurant, I feel I must come back to Uruguay one day for more. This Viking cruise connects disparate places: big cities, windblown ports, isolated islands. It opens on the warm, sluggish, muddy River Plate but culminates in frozen Patagonia. It sails out into the Atlantic and finishes in the Pacific. I’ve been on many cruises, but none quite like this one for variety and unexpectedness. Buenos Aires was hot and steamy: buildings have sub-tropical stains, jacarandas flourish, lovers slump on park benches. But as Viking Jupiter slides southwards, the Argentine coast becomes dry and scrubby. The surrounds of Puerto Madryn could be South Australia if it weren’t for the snooty guanacos, and flamingos bent like question marks above small lagoons. It could equally be a flat Wales. In Puerto Madryn I encounter another unexpected passion on a shore excursion: locals fiercely proud of their Welsh immigrant heritage. But wistful, weary Argentina doesn’t really feel like anywhere else. It’s one of those one-of-a-kind places every traveller hopes for. Its capital has old-world glamour and dainty coffee shops, while its countryside celebrates macho cowboy culture and barbecues. Its people are proud and passionate and don’t forget their history. At every port, we’re fervently reminded that the Islas Malvinas, or Falkland Islands, ought to be Argentine. Monuments to dead soldiers sit on every windy waterfront like sore teeth the Argentines can’t help poking. I detect passion in the subjects of our onboard lectures: working-class heroine and president’s wife Eva Peron, legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel, former revolutionary and prisoner turned Uruguayan president Jose “Pepe” Mujica. As we sail the Atlantic on a day at sea, guest Argentinian lecturer Kevin Saslavchik provides a balanced view of the 1982 Falklands War and its causes, in which he includes fascinating video clips including the opinions of a Falklands islander and an Argentine war veteran. And then we’re sailing into the Falkland Islands themselves. Low, scraped lumps of rock recede to high hills. We tender into Port Stanley past fishing ships: 50 per cent of Spain’s calamari comes from these waters. Gentoo penguins on the beach in the Falkland Islands. Credit: Getty Images Port Stanley is, much like everywhere else in the South Atlantic – eccentric. Locals celebrate a midwinter plunge into 5C water to get a Certificate of Lunacy signed by the governor. Red pillar post boxes are still stamped with George VI’s initials. Our guide Tim lost an eye when the RAF accidentally bombed his farmhouse. Local ladies sell jam made from red teaberries, and penguins waddle on the beaches. As we leave, two sea lions appear on the pier to bask in the sun. The light is beautiful as the ship sails, giving a glow to the low green vegetation, and a yellow sheen to the Falklands’ exposed rock, teasing out the beauty of this wild and grim place. Patagonia is nipping at my ears and sneaking under my jacket as I pace the deck on our way back to continental South America. Viking Jupiter’s relaxed spa – a retreat of style without fuss – is the place to warm up with a plunge into its Scandinavian-style hot tub or a session in its sauna. Then I flop into the warm-water swimming pool. South America ends in scoured rock and salty winds, snowy mountains and smelly sea lions. We dock in Ushuaia, where tours and restaurants and shops all market themselves as The End of the World. Buenos Aires is 3000 kilometres away, Antarctica 1000 kilometres, and a sky swollen with dark clouds presses down like a lid. Ushuaia – the southernmost city in Argentina. The scenery is Alaskan, but Ushuaia’s bright yellow church and red-roofed buildings might have been teleported from Mexico. The wind is on a mission to blow me into the harbour. I’m surprised to discover Ushuaia was established as a penal colony. A Viking guide takes us to the old prison, a grim, cramped and frigid place that must have seemed as remote as Port Arthur in Tasmania to its 19th-century inmates. Ushuaia is an unprepossessing town of ankle-breaking pavements, shabby buildings and an air of neglect, but it exhilarates me. The landscapes here have chilly passion. They can seduce you or, as they did to early European explorers, chew you up and spit you out. Viking Jupiter isn’t shaken by the Strait of Magellan nor the Chilean fjords. We glide through scenery of distant mountains, volcanoes like witch’s hats, glaciers like crumbled meringue. Seabirds gather like extras in a Hitchcock movie. I barely see a house, a boat, a sign of life. Only in the Australian outback have I seen such empty vastness. Even the ship’s officers come out on deck to stare, as if mesmerised. Valparaiso – a rickety madness of time-worn buildings. Distances are big, and this cruise has quite a few days at sea. The hours seem short, however. Viking is the thinking person’s cruise company. Bookshelves are well stocked with history and travel books, and every ship hosts a resident historian. Ours is Geoff Peters, formerly of the Royal Australian Navy, who covers local history and maritime exploits and engages guest in Q&A sessions. Guests scurry from wildlife watching to astronomy lectures, mahjong competitions to afternoon tea in the Wintergarden. One day at the Pool Grill, waiters serve churrascaria-style grilled meat as a band plays. Chile feels different from Argentina. Punta Arenas, Ushuaia’s rival, is more polished. The tour coaches are better, the sights more tourist-trim. The town centre is full of weatherbeaten old mansions built on the wool and gold booms of the 19th century. I hike into Magellan’s Strait Park with enthusiastic guide Bartolo. His passion is for birds and endemic plants, and such is his enthusiasm that I find myself becoming entranced by meadowlarks and lichens amid the outsized scenery. Our final port, Valparaiso, in contrast to Punta Arenas, is a rickety madness of time-worn buildings, street markets and graffitied neighbourhoods that cling to steep hillsides. There’s no city planning at all, observes our local Viking guide Ervands with a chuckle, as if he approves. But who cares? Valparaiso too has passion. You can see it in the explosion of street art, the wanton bougainvillaea, the blaring music and mad clamour in every plaza. This is a city unlike any of the others we’ve visited: a suitable end to a cruise for those who think they’ve seen it all. THE DETAILS Viking Jupiter at sea. CRUISE Viking Cruises’ 18-day South America & Chilean Fjords cruise between Buenos Aires and Santiago (Valparaiso) visits Argentina, Uruguay, the Falkland Islands and Chile, and sails iconic maritime destinations such as the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan. BOOK There are eight departures between November 2024 and March 2025, from $9995 a person including accommodation, all meals and meal-time drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and a complimentary shore excursion in each port. See vikingcruises.com.au MORE argentina.travel uruguaynatural.com falklandislands.com chile.travel The writer was a guest of Viking Cruises.

McKewon: For its own and Nebraska’s sake, 2025 recruiting class needs to be a big hitA few months ago, this writer told you how the UNRWA -- a corrupt, feckless arm of the even more corrupt and feckless United Nations -- was caught stealing and selling humanitarian aid meant for Gaza . They called Hamas a 'political movement' (it's designated a terror group by several nations) and somehow got nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize (as if that award could get any less meaningless). The UNRWA was up to its elbows in the October 7, 2023 terror attack. So much so even the Biden administration couldn't ignore its involvement and cut off funding . Now Senator Peter Welch, Democrat from Vermont, wants to give the UNRWA funding again: Today, I'm introduced legislation today with my colleagues to restore funding to UNRWA. Given the intensifying humanitarian crisis in Gaza, we must give the most effective aid organization in the region the resources they need to save civilian lives. pic.twitter.com/Zx0GQ13Bs7 Absolutely not. You are literally f**king defending and funding terrorists Yes they are. Nope. You’re supporting terrorists, dummy. He's not too bright. The pronouns in the bio were a clue, we guess. You support the murder of Jews https://t.co/UC6JVQoygi Not only the murder of Jews, but the stealing of aid meant for Gaza. UNRWA is a subsidiary of Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. Under 18 U.S. Code § 2339B, it's a felony to provide resources to such an organization. https://t.co/dgxjLRMz6G We hope the next AG will charge him with a crime if they fund this. What do you mean by "Most effective", Senator? https://t.co/bEEFE3R6Xx Most effective way to give money to terrorists. UNWRA is a paper-thin veneer over full support for terrorists and terrorism. You're either blitheringly stupid for believing it or wholly complicit in supporting their goals of killing Jews. Which are you? You tell us, Senator. Hell no Cut all finding. https://t.co/hHcgCosLBl If this writer ever ran for POTUS, she would include defunding the UN and expelling it from the property in lower Manhattan. Absolutely not. https://t.co/BxQsqxnPnL Not a chance in hell. There's "no". There's "hell no". Then there's this. NO. FKN. WAY. https://t.co/5hUh04Qb7H THIS. Welch introduces a resolution for an arms embargo on Israel. Welch introduces a resolution to fund Hamas fighters. https://t.co/MRJ2ecvLxD pic.twitter.com/rqvYpkRbM1 One could draw the logical conclusion that Welch hates Jews. Is there something in the water in Vermont that they keep electing crackpots to the Senate? Serious question. https://t.co/Ff9Ggii4TI We should look into that, because damn, Vermont. The day after there’s a trove of evidence demonstrating UNRWA support and complicity with Hamas, senators decide we need more of that? 🤦‍♂️ https://t.co/3XewR98ipE https://t.co/yK4WSDlZUo Make it make sense.

Top cancer doctor accused of duping dementia-ridden relative into changing will to give her $750K apartment By NIC WHITE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 10:29 EST, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 10:46 EST, 30 November 2024 e-mail 6 View comments The daughter of a prominent fashion editor claims a top cancer doctor and distant relative duped her into signing over her apartment while he was suffering from dementia. Jo Ann Paganette died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on April 30, aged 85, six years after a stroke that brought on her condition. Her daughter Georgia Lee Sarah Andrews expected to inherit her one-bedroom apartment at 152 East 94th Street on NYC's Upper East Side. But she discovered Paganette had changed her will to instead give her home to Dr Ann Marie Egloff, an oncologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. The head and neck cancer specialist is distantly related to Paganette, whose mother's maiden name is Egloff. DNA testing confirmed all three women were related. Egloff, 58, put the apartment up for sale for $749,000 and Andrews sued her in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday, seeking to block the sale. Dr Ann Marie Egloff, an oncologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, is accused of duping her relative into signing over her apartment while he was suffering from dementia Jo Ann Paganette died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on April 30, aged 85, six years after a stroke that brought on dementia Paganette gave up her daughter for adoption as a baby in 1966, but Andrews wrote in her lawsuit that she later pursued a relationship with her. She claimed the pair remained close and Paganette named her as the beneficiary in her will in 1986, leaving her the apartment. Egloff only got involved last July, Andrews claimed, when was moved to the Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Andrews claimed a lawyer for Egloff showed up and tried to get the ailing woman to sign what appeared to be estate planning papers. Doctors objected because Paganette was 'under the influence of psychotropic medication', the lawsuit claimed. 'Dr Egloff throughout her involvement in the decedent's affairs took steps to isolate the decedent from the rest of her family,' the lawsuit claimed. A trust was eventually set up in March this year and the co-op shares were transferred into it by April 18, less than two weeks before her death, by AKAM Living Services. Andrews is also suing AKAM, a property management company. Egloff tried to claim Andrews was not Paganette's biological daughter soon after her death, according to the lawsuit, but the DNA tests proved otherwise. The one-bedroom apartment is at 152 East 94th Street on NYC's Upper East Side Egloff (far right) with colleagues at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston Paganette was a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and was a retail editor for several magazine in NYC, including Neiman Marcus magazine, and a founding member of the Women's Jewelry Association. Her obituary detailed that she was born in Detroit to and earned her BA from Marygrove College, then graduate studies at the University of Detroit and Wayne State University, majoring in journalism and English. After winning the College Board Competition at Mademoiselle magazine, she became a fashion accessories copywriter for Hudson's in Detroit, before moving to NYC. 'She was an FIT professor, writer, and frequent judge of national and international advertising competitions. Her books featured the best photographers, artists and writers of the 1970s to 2000s,' the obit detailed. She often wrote under the name 'Paganetti' and is known by both name variations professionally. Signs of Paganette's dementia after her stroke appeared in scathing reviews from her FIT students on Rate My Professor. Students overwhelmingly portrayed her as rude, stuck in her ways, disorganized, and generally difficult to deal with, and had problems following her lectures. 'She talks about nonsense and barely explains the material... Her emails are unclear, shes really rude, and condescending,' one student wrote. Egloff, 58, put the apartment up for sale for $749,000 and Andrews sued her in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday, seeking to block the sale Another added: 'You could tell how unclear and messy she is just by the syllabus.' A third wrote that Paganette was 'doing her best' but 'just rambles on the entire class'. 'She seems like she is very knowledgeable if only you could understand and hear the words that are actually coming out of her mouth,' another added. A particularly scathing review claimed: 'I cannot stress this enough, do not take her class. She is very inconsistent, unorganized, condescending, and rude. 'She is narrow-minded and will not listen to ideas that aren't hers. The class itself is an easy-A but it is not emotionally worth it.' Egloff's ad for the apartment noted it was an 'estate sale' and described it as a 'welcoming Art Deco co-op built in 1937'. 'This freshly painted, north and west facing, fifth floor co-op apartment looks over the serene tree-lined street of brownstones on East 94th street,' it read. The ad spruiked the hardwood floors, five large closets, eight-foot beamed ceilings, a separate dining room, oversized corner windows, and a grand living area with room for dining, custom built-ins. The was also a windowed kitchen with dishwasher, and the building had two elevators, a bike room, storage, and onsite laundry. 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