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New Sustainable Projects Exhibit in 2017 AIA Contract Documents

Green Building Law Update

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The use of an exhibit for sustainable projects is new. the IgCC and more. the IgCC and more.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

by Jane Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ASID, ACHA, CHID, LEED AP BD+C, GGA-EB, GGF. When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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AIA & Arup Healthier Materials Protocol: A Quick Guide

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With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

BD+C

Under her leadership, Shepley Bulfinch became a women-owned firm, was awarded the 2011 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Diversity Recognition Award, and named 2020 ENR Southwest Design Firm of the Year. Green Building Council and a signatory to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge.

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GBI to Offer AIA Approved Course Free for 60 Days to Train New Green Globes Professionals

BD+C

13 and April 15 it will provide free access to its online certification course for Green Globes Professionals™ (GGPs). The Green Building Initiative™ (GBI) announced that between Feb. GGPs help guide building projects in achieving Green Globes® ratings, awarded for environmentally-focused design and construction. Exclude Content: Yes.

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The growing demand for transparency in buildings

Construction Specifier

One of these changes has been the push for increased transparency into the environmental and health impacts of materials, and also the drive for manufacturers to optimize their chemical and sustainability profiles.

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2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Building Information Management

Do the contractors and staff working in your healthcare facilities have their necessary training certificates for compliance? Healthcare workers and the construction teams working in healthcare facilities need to have their Infectious Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) training certificates as well as OSHA’s annual Bloodborne.