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The first step to sustainable transportation

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However, as much of the nation’s industry is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, moving to greener, more sustainable alternatives is likely to be a challenge. Solving the problem of the nation’s infrastructure will be critical if the country is to meet its emissions targets. Using technology keeps infrastructure projects on the rails.

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New Mexico Takes a Big Step Toward Authorizing P3s

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On March 2, the New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 213 , which would allow public agencies to enter into P3 agreements to facilitate public infrastructure and broadband projects. The bill currently sits with the New Mexico Senate Judicial Committee for further consideration.

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You Need to Review a SITES Scorecard, Now

Green Building Law Update

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., SITES v2 is a voluntary set of guidelines and performance benchmarks to assess the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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LEAN Adaptive Construction Drives Significantly Improved Outcomes

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LEAN Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction and LEAN Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction, are proven solutions that are readily available to real property owners that have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. .” – W.

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You Need to Review a SITES Scorecard, Now

Green Building Law Update

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., SITES v2 is a voluntary set of guidelines and performance benchmarks to assess the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

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“ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability. Take back agreements. (SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). ” ISO 14064. Reduction possibilities. Energy savings. Auto switch off. Buffer zones. Waste and packaging. Conclusion.