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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

Constructonomics

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. A building can still be energy efficient and save money without being LEED certified, but certification often opens the door to even more benefits.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. EDGE was created by the International Finance Corporation, one of five organizations that comprise the World Bank Group.

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Green Building Bonds as a Game Changing New Source of Capital

Green Building Law Update

Proceeds from these corporate bonds will be used to fund “eligible green building projects” including the acquisition, construction, development or redevelopment of projects that will pursue LEED certification. In November 2013, Bank of America issued the first ever U.S. exclusively for green building.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. EDGE was created by the International Finance Corporation, one of five organizations that comprise the World Bank Group.

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

Construction Specifier

These insulation boards contribute to key project goals, such as energy efficiency, moisture management, fire protection, sound control, building resilience, and sustainability. Safe, sustainable design. The Origine project has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-New Construction (LEED-NC) Silver certification.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in India

CivilJungle

Shapoorji pallonji is popularly known for its iconic buildings in Mumbai which include s Hong Kong bank, Grindlays Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Bombay stock exchange building, etc. Tata Projects is also working on green sustainable buildings in India to bring green revolution all over the country. • Revenue: Rs.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15. Now the data already recorded for the EnEV certificate can be used as the basis for a building eco-balance. In addition, materials are saved and as a result, construction is more sustainable and more resource-efficient. Robotics: colleagues with muscles of steel 13.