We are exited about joining the construction marketing association. The downturn in the construction industry has hurt many construction companies and contractors, we hope to share our knowledge with other construction marketers in the industry to help educate the businesses and contractors on the new marketing options available in todays environment. “We speak with construction companies daily, everyone seems to have the same story, ” Revenues are down, expenses are up, and traditional construction marketing strategies or options no longer work”. For whatever reason, the construction industry has been slow to adapt to the use of internet to grow their business.

In our experiences, we have built construction business that rely 100% on internet marketing for all their revenues.

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) is a professional group focused on a broad range of resources and support for marketers in the construction category. While there are many broad-based marketing associations and networking groups, no other association provides focused marketing training and information tailored to the nuances of marketing construction brands, products and services, or marketing to construction-related targets. No other association provides the depth of resources and programs for marketers in the construction category.

“We were very impressed with the way Saibot Technologies is committed to lowering their impact on the environment,” said Andrew Keenan of Verus Carbon Neutral, the company that calculated the Saibot Technologies carbon footprint and provided the offset project. “We always prefer that companies take steps to lower their carbon footprint before they decide to offset and Saibot’s done a great job.”

About Verus Carbon Neutral Verus Carbon Neutral is an innovative and Eco-conscious company that aids businesses looking to measure, offset and reduce their carbon footprints. After conducting an audit or life-cycle analysis to determine the size of their footprint, Verus Carbon Neutral provides a means to reduce or completely offset their client’s CO2 emissions, supplying them with certification and a tangible way to communicate their commitment to the environment. Privately held, Verus is based in Atlanta and more information can be found at their website: www.verus-co2.com.

The Screening Team, which is appointed by and reports to Green America’s board of directors, investigates each applying company to determine: 1) its familiarity with and commitment to social and environmental responsibility, and 2) significant action in terms of this commitment. Our research team also seeks independent data to verify company information.

Green America is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to harnessing the economic power of consumers, investors and businesses to promote social justice and environmental sustainability.

Valley Wood and The Holland M. Ware Charitable Foundation carbon sequestration project is one of the Chicago Climate Exchange’s (CCX) first projects using a managed forest protocol. The foundation is a 501c3 organization that was established by Mr. Holland Ware to fund philanthropic pursuits, including animal shelters, animal research, and the prevention of cruelty to animals. Mr. Ware and the foundation are significant contributors to the U.S. Humane Society.

Sustainable forestry is the management of forests to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs by practicing a land stewardship ethic which integrates the reforestation, managing, growing nurturing and harvesting of trees for useful products with the conservation of wildlife, plants, soil, air and water quality, and aesthetics.

Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Partner program supports third-party validated renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reforestation projects in the U.S. and abroad to reduce global CO2 emissions and help hasten the transition to a clean energy future.

“Personally and professionally, I believe that we all have a responsibility to protect the world we live in,” explains Saibot’s founder, Adam Furman. “By offsetting our carbon emissions we are doing our part to protect the environmental resources of our planet.” Saibot recently offset 35 tons of CO2 emissions, relatively equal to the company’s actual carbon footprint. “Since we work with environmentally conscious clients on a regular basis, we may be more aware of the effect our actions have on the environment than most companies, but the fact is that all businesses can take small steps that add up to a big difference. All it takes is some commitment and accountability for our actions.”

Saibot’s connection to Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Partner program is just one step in the company’s green initiatives.

The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings..

With a community comprising 78 local affiliates, more than 18,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 140,000 LEED Professional Credential holders, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013. USGBC leads an unlikely diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students.