Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

The NFL has tinkered with the Rooney Rule several times since the embarrassing hiring cycle following the 2019 season when just one of five coaching vacancies was filled by a person of color. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue).

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 20, 2021

“TECLA responds to the increasingly serious climate emergency, to the need for sustainable homes and to the great global issue of the housing emergency that will have to be faced,” said Mario Cucinella Architects. In 2019, WASP used its Crane Wasp 3D printer to create a small home constructed using soil and agricultural waste.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Fri, 11/29/2019 - 11:11. November 29, 2019. The increased awareness of CO 2 emissions from cement production has brought focus on techniques that improve sustainability. Improved sustainability in cement plants. Discover more ways to improve sustainability. . . Sustainability. Cement-Blog-#5-900x450.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The Natural Building Alliance officially formed in 2019 as a rebrand of the Colorado Straw Bale Association, which began in 2000 to enhance the public’s understanding of straw-bale construction; they rebranded to include all-natural building materials, like adobe and earth block. You can read the original article at www.moabsunnews.com.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

I will write more about the 2018 IgCC in this blog next week. Later that day USGBC launched LEED Zero , a new program, that was the subject of an earlier blog post, addressing net zero building. I will write more about HPDs on this blog in the coming days. In 2019, from November 20 thru 22, Greenbuild will be in Atlanta.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 7, 2018

I am optimistic that a global conversation, although centered in the United States, has begun where people are discovering and inventing new ways to build sustainably. The third public comment version is also being piloted and GBI is currently seeking projects scheduled for completion by 2019. and abroad.

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Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Lungile Mkhize, a South African native, became an electrician in 2019 after starting her apprenticeship in 2016. BLOG Top 10 In-Demand Construction Jobs Learn more → Some countries don’t have reliable power grids, making electricity unreliable in developing nations. BLOG Trade School for Construction: Is This Thing Worth It?

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 30, 2019

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 13:08. May 30, 2019. Sustainability. ELIMINATOR-Blog-#3. Comparing bridge waterproofing membranes: Not all liquid waterproofing is created equal. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. When it comes to waterproofing bridge decks, it’s easy to assume that all liquid waterproofing systems are the same.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Realizing the Bahay Kubo could be adapted to create a contemporary home, Forlales began designing his own bamboo houses and co-founded Cubo in 2019. Forlales says the company is “exploring alternative foundation systems to further make our offering more sustainable” but this is still in the research stage.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

They also try to educate the local community on sustainable and earth-friendly practices. The nonprofit had used materials such as mycelium and wool to create an insulation solution for these types of structures, but in 2019, they started working with a new mixture of cardboard and lime.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Morgan Caraway, of the Sustainable Life School, has informed me that his new earthbag tiny house class is online at [link] sustainablelifeschool. The class includes hours of professionally-filmed footage from our September 2019 workshop and illustrated documents with our best and latest information.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 18, 2022

What We Share” is based on a 40-unit co-housing project in Norway that was completed in 2019, and both of its architects have been living there ever since. Many proponents of communal living argue that it is a better way to live sustainably, with minimal negative impact both on local ecosystems and the overall health of the planet.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 19, 2019

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 16:06. March 19, 2019. Environmentally-friendly buildings appeal to many of today’s corporations looking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. DUCTILCRETE-Blog-#3. Why invest in sustainability? The business case for environmentally-friendly facilities. Phillip.fry@gc…. DUCTILCRETE.

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Natural Building

MARCH 2, 2022

In the spring of 2019 they embarked on a two-month adventure of constructing a shelter from scratch, with bare hands. They were convinced that this core shelter on the farm must be built using local and sustainable materials. The post Indian Couple Build a New Life with Inspiration and Cob appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

courts have never addressed a pandemic like SARS-CoV-2 (the current designation for what had been the Novel Coronavirus 2019). Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building. There was not a mature plaintiff’s bar during the 1918 Spanish flu.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2019

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 13:25. January 31, 2019. Demonstrating sustainable practices is a must-do for most corporations today, which is why warehouse tenants are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. DUCTILCRETE Blog #4. Top Three Ways to Make Your Next Warehouse Project More Marketable. Phillip.fry@gc…. DUCTILCRETE.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 3, 2019

Fri, 05/03/2019 - 13:40. May 03, 2019. Cement-Blog-#3. The economics of cement additives. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. There are many benefits arising from use of cement additives - including production economies, improved cement handling and enhanced cement performance. . Improving profitability. Cement additives.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JULY 1, 2019

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 13:38. July 01, 2019. Sustainable Bridges: Assessment for Future Traffic Demands and Longer Lives, Taylor & Francis: Oxford, UK. ELIMINATOR-Blog-#1. Why waterproof? Safeguarding steel and concrete bridges. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. billion RMB. Source: UK RAC Foundation. Waterproofing.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 8, 2019

appeared first on Natural Building Blog. This mining alters river flow, erodes riverbanks, dries up tributaries, lowers water tables, drains wetlands, disrupts habitats, removes islands, and makes communities more vulnerable to floods, storm surges and tsunami damage. In India, the black market trade is worth an estimated $2.3

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 30, 2019

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 13:23. May 30, 2019. 1 In addition, the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development looked into bridges in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, and reported that approximately 24% of bridges in coastal regions suffer from steel bar corrosion and corrosion-induced cracking. ELIMINATOR-Blog-#4.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 28, 2019

Speaking of the labor issue, the Q1 2019 Commercial Construction Index revealed that 70 percent of contractors are struggling to meet project deadlines thanks to a shortage of skilled workers. The construction labor shortage is affecting contractors’ ability to meet deadlines. Labor Shortage Causing Contractors to Miss Deadlines.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

are yet to be made and nothing has yet been released in writing, but this blog post is based upon the best information that could be gleaned from USGBC staffers as of last Friday. There are also changes proposed in the Sustainable Sites category. Follow this blog for more and additional information on LEED v4.1 and not v5 (.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The idea of a social value score has been around for a while; the UK government first mentioned it in March 2019. Having to demonstrate social value is part of a wider emphasis on corporate social responsibility and sustainability, reflecting a shift in public opinion about climate change and other environmental and social factors.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 4, 2020

To accomplish this, Ingley’s school, CalEarth, is requesting official recognition of SuperAdobe as a safe and sustainable building material by the International Code Council. SuberAdobe was founded on the idea that builders can use dirt and other materials found onsite, making this type of building environmentally sustainable.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 7, 2022

From July 2019 through July 2020, Rise , a website for consumers and professionals that provides information about sustainable building practices and sells sustainable products, tapped into internet and social media conversations among consumers about off-site home construction. Stacey Freed. Off-Site Construction.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

There has been little litigation to date, but as far back as 2016 we wrote a blog post about “net zero energy” in California, False Advertising Claims over Net Zero and LEED Certified Homes. And we wrote in a blog post in 2019 about a claim some 3,000 miles away on the opposite coast in Maryland, Net Zero Lawsuit filed Against Home Builder.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. She is a big proponent of sustainable practices, and Autodesk is a great resource for those looking to reduce wasted materials on jobsites.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 9, 2014

Unified School District to expand its Full Service Community Schools model from 7 schools to all 45 Promise Zone schools by 2019. Southwest Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce Blog-Jan-2014 Choctaw Nation los angeles Obama Philadelphia Promise Zones San Antonio Southeastern Kentucky' Southeastern Kentucky (Kentucky Highlands).

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 13, 2016

For several decades, a self-sustaining fusion reaction that generates electricity has been the Holy Grail of technology achievements, promising an unlimited source of pollution-free energy for everyone on Earth.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 16, 2014

Unified School District to expand its Full Service Community Schools model from 7 schools to all 45 Promise Zone schools by 2019. Ensuring all youth have access to a high-quality education, and are prepared for college and careers through its Promise Neighborhoods initiative, by partnering with the Youth Policy Institute and L.A.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This created a sustained class of new employees passing through all preconstruction phases, enabling everyone to experience preconstruction firsthand. . In New York, she stepped up and managed minority business outreach, community relations, and sustainability and LEED credential efforts. . New York, NY. Jennifer Chern.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

We’ll continue to be quick on our feet to provide you with this reliable constant no matter the ups-and-downs of economic fortunes: that our annual Rankings Report will be the fairest and most accurate assessment of progress being made by the locations that are leaders in charting a path to sustainable growth in these troubled times.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Our attorneys have for years worked with public companies on how to respond to shareholder environmental proposals including successfully advising clients on the environmental issue de rigueur in 2019, nurdles (. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue).

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