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Rhode Island goes for LEED for Neighborhood Development and SITES

Green Building Law Update

The State of Rhode Island is expanding its longstanding Green Buildings Act adding built landscapes to the list of public projects that must be built to recognized green building standards. Green Building Council associated Green Business Certification Inc. acquired and relaunched the SITES v2 rating system on June 10, 2015.

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Offshore Wind Firms Fund $1M Rhode Island Worker Certification

ENR Construction

State workforce development push comes as it aims to procure from 600 MW to 1 GW of wind energy this fall to meet increased clean energy goal by 2030.

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Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The updated Rhode Island incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of Rhode Island economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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OSHA Certification

Safety Services Company

OSHA CERTIFICATION 10 VS. 30 HOUR. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of OSHA certification. This week, we’re going cover the basics of 10- and 30-hour OSHA certification. But don’t forget, OSHA certification is an investment. For starters, the 3-hour course is costlier.

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Why You Can’t Hire Your Way Out

Construction Business Owner

Today, ongoing business disruptions, such as supply chain and inflation challenges, only add to the already difficult workforce issues the construction industry is facing. Centralize certifications for performance management, career planning and compliance processes. Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:00. Vice President of Business Development .

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

The Korte Company

With over 60 years of construction experience, The Korte Company has delivered hotel and housing facilities from coast to coast. It’s helped us learn a few important lessons we take with us on every hotel construction project: First, we’re responsible for designing and delivering lodging spaces that meet owners’ business goals.

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Design-Build sets the standard for modern military lodging

The Korte Company

Big or small, construction projects require the management of too many moving parts to count. Every construction project is a feat to behold, but some truly break new ground. That’s the case with the new Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) completed in late 2018 at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island.

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