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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Therefore, WELL and Fitwel take acoustics into consideration; however, it remains a poorly understood indoor environmental quality (IEQ) parameter, and the lowest rated (referenced from ‘Green buildings and health,’ Global Environmental Health and Sustainability, vol. The question is, what is ‘acoustical equity’ and how does one achieve it?

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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

In a conversation I had with Barry Giles, a true green building pioneer, in 2018, he said, “to truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry.”. But today’s ESG statements are only a very small step.

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WELL at the Intersection of Human Health and Green Building

Green Building Law Update

This “may be the most marketable proposition in real estate short of a front lawn overlooking the Fountain of Youth,” was how a recent Bloomberg Business article began. Green Building Council’s LEED certification program. Delos has joined forces with the Green Business Certification Inc.

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WILO USA Receives Equity Investment of $61.6M USD.

Contractor Magazine

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Management > WILO USA Receives Equity Investment of $61.6M WILO USA Receives Equity Investment of $61.6M WILO USA is pleased to announce that it has received an equity investment of $61.6M Discuss this Article 0. Plumbing Contractor. Wastewater.

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. What is their culture like?”

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How Green is Your Garden?

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Lowe fought off some stiff competition (notably from detergent-maker Clorox) and eventually sold his top-selling kitty litter business to a group of venture capitalists for an estimated $200 million (Lowe maintained an equity stake and the company eventually was sold to pet-food giant Ralston-Purina after Lowe’s death in 1995).

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Cool roofs 101: Planning and specification considerations

Construction Specifier

The effects of heat have negative outcomes for health and well-being, social equity, energy use and peak demand, resilience of health, transportation and electrical infrastructure, crime, education, and productivity. Expanded vegetated areas and tree canopies (shading, green roofs/walls, and permeable/pervious surfaces).

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