Sustainability: Wood vs. Concrete

Making responsible decisions that balance budget, quality, and value is more than good business, it’s the right thing to do. For many multifamily owners and operators, that means going beyond code to differentiate your brand. For others, it’s critically rethinking the near- and long-term consequences of construction methods.

One of the biggest choices a multifamily owner/operator can make is between wood and concrete, and the decision can be a complicated one. A new study by World Resources Institute, an independent, research-based nonprofit, presents five interrelated reasons why wood for buildings is not a climate - or environmentally friendly solution overall.

Read The Five Reasons Here