This edition includes all of the ASTM standards referenced by the:
• Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers as of January 2010
• International Green Construction Code (IgCC) as of the Public Version draft March 2010
• Green Globes® green building rating program as of March 2010

This new edition is intended to respond to the growing demand for sustainable building from both the public and private sector. Such demand includes numerous national and local "green building" programs around the world. National programs include efforts in Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

A valuable resource for planners, developers, architects, landscapers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners, financial organizations related to the building industry, insurance organizations, building materials and product manufacturers, government agencies including building officials, and other building professionals.