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Army Abandons LEED Certification

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Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED. The Army is abandoning LEED certification.

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Not April Fool's: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED

Green Building Law Update

In last week's post, I stated that the Army was abandoning LEED certification in lieu of a green building code based on ASHRAE 189.1. But it is now clear to me that I misinterpreted the testimony of Dr. Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. This new code, based heavily on ASHRAE 189.1, What makes more sense?

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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

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In exchange, Destiny USA promised to redevelop a brownfield site, use massive amounts of renewable energy, and get LEED certification for 75 percent of the project. Furthermore, it appears that the building itself will not be obtaining LEED certification.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Here’s why Harford County, MD should be home to your business: Lakeside Business Park, in Edgewood, MD, features a variety of defense, manufacturing and e-commerce companies. In relocating their facility from Baltimore to Rockville, the company leased over 15,000 square feet and brought over 50 employees to the area.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. Through the Career Readiness Certificate program, potential employees are evaluated and tested so that your business can identify and qualify the most skilled workers.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

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Priority may require certification by an agency medical unit, including the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Public Health Service. The term does not apply to civil defense matters such as potential or actual enemy attacks that are addressed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ii) In foreign countries.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Priority may require certification by an agency medical unit, including the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Public Health Service. The term does not apply to civil defense matters such as potential or actual enemy attacks that are addressed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ii) In foreign countries.