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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

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In fact, the process begins as early as the design phase and is carried on throughout construction. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Commissioning is especially important for energy management.

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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A hospital addition in Maryland was designed and built in 120 days

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submitted an emergency certificate of need to the state of Maryland’s Healthcare Commission, which one day later approved the hospital’s plan for its permanent 2 South Regional Infection Containment Wing to support COVID-19 infected patients. On March 20, Meritus Health Center in Hagerstown, Md.,

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Timeline to Zero: Actionable Steps to Achieve ILFI Zero Carbon Certification

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With the recently launched International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification (ZCC) – the first third-party certified Zero Carbon global standard – achieving and verifying Net Zero Carbon performance is now within reach. Note that the ZCC certification also allows for off-site renewables if they meet certain requirements.

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NCCCO Launches Boom Truck Operator Certification Program

Construction Equipment

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) made available the first phase of a new CCO certification program designed for boom truck operators.

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Does Commissioning Make Sense for Non-LEED Systems?

Construction Dive

Does commissioning make sense when it is not required for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) project certification? During the “Q&A” segment of a recent WPL Publishing webinar, an attendee whose team intends to pursue such a designation asked event speaker and Green Building Services Inc.

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Pre-Qualification of Construction Managers – An Essential Ingredient for a Successful Project

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With ever-increasing costs of construction and the need to complete quality construction projects in a timely and safe manner it is critical that owners utilize professional and ethical designers and constructors on their project teams. Currently owners require that the project design teams are comprised of licensed architects and engineers.