Dive Brief:

• More than 88% of construction managers who responded to an industry-wide poll on green building practices said they plan to incorporate some green systems or products into their projects over the next three years.

• The survey by information and technology firm Timetric revealed that most of the green improvements those builders will make involve energy efficiency.

• 77% of the contractors said they favor green design as a way to make their buildings greener, while 70% said they prefer to rely on more efficient building operation and maintenance.

Dive Insight:

“Green” can mean more cash for the contractor: 48% of those in the poll said they expect a 10% boost in revenues over the next year as they adopt green building practices. On the other hand, 69% said the high initial cost of “going green” is a challenge.