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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market.

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2017 Construction Marketing Resolutions

Construction Marketing

Introduce your company to these prospects via email with educational information and offers. Finally, consider professional certification. To great success in 2017! What are your 2017 marketing resolutions? For a limited time, you can get the PDF version free when you join CMA , or you can purchase the hard copy here.

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. If an owner wants to achieve LEED certification, the building will need specific materials and features. Educate yourself and your crews about green building features.

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. Since 2017, RELi has been managed by the USGBC which, in conjunction with MTS and others led the evolution of RELi 2.0 The launch of RELi 2.0 s newest rating system, RELi 2.0

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. Since 2017, RELi has been managed by the USGBC which, in conjunction with MTS and others led the evolution of RELi 2.0 The launch of RELi 2.0 s newest rating system, RELi 2.0

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Future of Net Zero Energy Buildings for Michigan Business Owners

Wolgast Corporation

Since the Michigan Energy Code (2015) was adopted in 2017 in Michigan, how far are our Commercial Building owners from achieving Net Zero Energy Building Ready? These aren’t new concepts, but with the flurry of attention on energy savings, we wanted to check into the current status for Michigan Commercial Building Owners.

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Younger Professionals are Snubbing Construction Careers — What Your Firm can do to Change Their Minds

Viewpoint Construction Technology

There are varied reasons why young professionals are moving away from the construction arena despite relatively high pay and fewer demands for a four-year college education. Some have argued there has been a lack of focus on and availability of education and training opportunities geared toward younger generations.

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