US to prioritize purchase of green construction materials, including steel

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The Biden administration announced new actions Sept. 15 to prioritize the purchase of low-carbon-emissions construction materials, including steel, for use in federally funded projects. The federal government will prioritize the purchase of steel, concrete, asphalt and flat glass that have fewer embedded emissions associated with their manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance and disposal, according to a White House fact sheet. In…