Top 5 Green Building Certifications
The Constructor
MARCH 7, 2022
Green building rating or green certification are systems used to assess and recognize buildings that meet the green requirements and standards.
More Than Green Buildings, Green Roads
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 2, 2020
If green building is going to repair the planet it will have to include green roads. But when modern American society thinks about green building, those thoughts are almost universally of buildings and not of infrastructure like roads and bridges. Over 65% of the impervious surfaces in the U.S. and internationally.
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4 Tips for Navigating Green Construction Contracts
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 29, 2021
4 Tips for Navigating Green Construction Contracts. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications have increased by more than 69,000 projects over the last 10 years, yet team members often enter into green building work with expectations based on the trend’s popularity rather than its reality.
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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. How BREEAM Certification Works.
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Net Zero Certification Program Announced by USGBC
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
There is no doubt that the newly announced LEED net zero certification program is aspirational. USGBC announced last week that it will be unveiling the Beta version of a new Net Zero Certification program at Greenbuild in November. Net Zero Carbon Emissions Certification: Projects must achieve a carbon balance of zero.
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The Value of LEED© Certification for Medical Offices
Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 26, 2024
The additional cost depends primarily on the level of certification you’d like to achieve because the higher the level of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) point rating system the more green materials and equipment you need, which usually have an elevated cost. The advantages are more concrete to determine.
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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022 ibush Fri, 02/24/2023 - 07:00 To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) launched in 2009. Since the inception of the green standard, builders across the U.S.
FTC Warning about Green Certification Seals
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 3, 2015
Three weeks ago the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 5 providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses using those green seals, alerting them to the Agency’s concerns that the seals could be considered deceptive in violation of federal law. The FTC enforces the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §
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How to Construct a House for LEED Certification?
The Constructor
JULY 17, 2020
Green Building Council in 1998, is a certification system for rating. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), developed by the U.S
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CBO Recognizes 2024's Sustainability VIPs
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Category Green Promote to rotator No Main Image Tags sustainability sustainability VIP VIP VIPs Green Building LEED sustainable Webform SUSTAINABILITY VIP 2024 NOMINATION FORM To nominate a coworker or colleague for CBO's Sustainability VIP 2024, complete the form below and click SUBMIT. The nomination period ends Jan.
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ENR 2023 Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors: A Green Market Growth Spurt
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Green building revenue jumped in 2022 with more projects seeking third-party sustainability certifications. Federal spending and new carbon-cutting standards helped advance climate-friendly design, but Top 100 Green Design and Contracting firms say greater isn’t always greener when it comes to environmental impact.
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Maryland Reverting to Certifiable In Lieu of Certified Green Building
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 9, 2019
In response to an act of the Maryland legislature in 2018, the state is proposing a watershed revamp of its current mandatory green building requirements for new public school buildings. without requiring an independent certification that the buildings have achieved the required standards.”.
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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard
Green Building Law Update
MAY 10, 2020
The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. You care about this because the NGBS is the most used green building standard in the United States. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.
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New Green Building Tax Credit is a Progressive Effort
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 4, 2020
At a time when the building industry is principally concerned with the impact of COVID-19 and the luster is off green building, the Montgomery County Council last Tuesday unanimously approved legislation “to accelerate the construction of highly energy efficient buildings and green retrofitting of existing buildings.”.
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LEED CERTIFICATION & BENEFITS
The Constructor
OCTOBER 7, 2013
What is LEED certification? In the United States and in a number of other countries around the world, LEED certification is the recognized standard. Building Technology Buildings Green Buildings Green LEED LEED Certification Sustainable Building'
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159 The Business Benefits of Green Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Green construction isn’t new anymore. Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. Economic Benefits of Green Building. Green Building Council (USGBC), green building comes with clear environmental benefits.
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Green Globes New Multifamily Rating Systems Respond to the Market
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 26, 2018
On July 11 the Green Building Initiative launched the Green Globes Multifamily for New Construction and Green Globes Multifamily for Existing Buildings. Much of that market opportunity is driven by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac green financing programs. GBI is known for swiftness n third party certification.
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The First BREEAM USA Certification
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 12, 2017
million square foot shopping mall located in Thousand Oaks, California, owned by Macerich is the first project achieve certification under the new BREEAM In-Use program for existing buildings. based LEED certification consultancy headed by Barry Giles. Barry wants owners to see the benefits of greening existing buildings.
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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 23, 2017
Our Portland, Oregon, headquarters is a LEED Gold certified building , and we’re committed to helping our customers reach LEED certification on projects as well. Green Building Council released data showing that global green building continues to double every three years. LEED certification submission. Plan LEED credits.
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Green Globes 01-201X about to be Green Lighted
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 15, 2018
There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” 2014, 2015 International Green Construction Code Table 702.1,
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Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 16, 2014
Today there are 29,724 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard certified homes and lots. As the residential green code is on the cusp of eclipsing 30,000 certifications, more than a dozen governments across the country are evaluating adopting mandates or incentives tied to ICC 700. So, total certifications were up in 2013.
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BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2014
Doughnut restaurant chain Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a certification process that identifies if a Dunkin’ Donuts retailer’s building is green or not. The certification program was designed to help franchisees build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants. Once passed, DD Green plaque will be displayed in-store.
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You Need a Green Building Consultant (Who Speaks for the Trees)
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 18, 2017
We are often asked “what is the best way to assure success in a green building project?”. Whether that query is from a Fortune 1000 businesses or an architect, the answer is the same, have the owner engage an experienced green building consultant as early as possible in the project.
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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures
HardHatChat
APRIL 20, 2017
Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Localized Sourcing.
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USGBC Certifying Green Parking Garages Déjà Vu
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Green Building Council announced that its certification body, the Green Business Certification Inc. will now administer the Green Garage Certification Program with its acquisition of the Green Parking Council. Today parking garages for cars and trucks may not pursue LEED certification.
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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. As I posted in this blog less than a year ago, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts are Properly Drafted. This is not a paid endorsement.
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GBI Acquires Green Globes Expanding Sustainability
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 14, 2018
Last week Green Building Initiative announced that it had completed the bold and innovative acquisition of Green Globes from JLL and I had an opportunity to speak with Vicki Worden, President and CEO of GBI and Bob Best, Executive Vice President of JLL. GBI, a nonprofit organization, had first licensed the U.S. can be found here.
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Green Building Law Update
JUNE 2, 2014
Revocation of LEED Certification is the title of the largest section within the U.S. Green Building Council’s Guide to LEED Certification: Commercial. And one of the most common questions by owners considering LEED certification is, does USGBC revoke certification?
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Green Building Law Update
MAY 22, 2016
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. And the third component is a third party EDGE certification system geared toward greater marketability.
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Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 27, 2017
Last week the Maryland Green Building Council voted unanimously to recommend that Green Globes, at the two Green Globes level, be approved by the Maryland Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services as a “high performance building” as defined in Maryland law. provides “in this section”. (2)
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3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2024
3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.
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Saint Paul Green With Envy
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 21, 2018
When the Saint Paul City Council votes this Wednesday on Ordinance 17-60 it should amend the legislation to not delete, from the existing law, Green Globes as one of the approved green building standards. Over 100 localities and 23 states currently accept Green Globes for green building projects.
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Canada Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. announce partnership
BD+C
JUNE 13, 2017
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. GBCI) recently signed an agreement in principle to form a Canadian joint venture called Green Business Certification Inc. Canada (GBCI Canada).
Green Building Council Ranks Top 10 States By LEED Certification
ENR Construction
JANUARY 18, 2023
Green Building Council ranked states based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita in 2022. .
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New BREEAM In Use Version in a Changing World
Green Building Law Update
MAY 17, 2020
Last week BRE Global announced that the “BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential” green building rating system has launched. An update to the BREEAM In-Use online platform, which is used to facilitate the benchmarking and certification process, has also been rolled out with an improved user interface.
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Green Building Law Update
JULY 10, 2016
Apparently none of those projects are today registered with GBCI as pursuing or having achieved a LEED Gold certification. The new law requires the payment of a Sustainability Fee prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy, or Certificate of Completion.
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Army Abandons LEED Certification
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 26, 2012
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. We have entered a new era of green building policy. The Army is abandoning LEED certification.
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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. michael.delros…. Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. GCP Applied Technologies. November 02, 2018. Plants are graded on a 100-point scale: Bronze: 30-49 points. Transportation Infrastructure. Commercial buildings.
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Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards
BD+C
JULY 13, 2023
Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards. Image: Google Streetview, courtesy HOK 3.
Green Building Transactional Due Diligence
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 15, 2017
As ever larger numbers of green buildings are bought and sold, due diligence related to the green features of commercial buildings takes on an increasing importance. Green Building Council, was also a co-originator of Phase I ASTM standard. It is curious that Mike Italiano, one of the three founders of the U.S.
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 29, 2014
While you were busy enjoying their new “Cronut” croissant donuts, earlier this month Dunkin’ Donuts announced the goal of 100 new DD Green™ certified restaurants by year end 2016. DD Green is a green building certification program that will assist franchisees build sustainable, energy efficient restaurants.
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Supreme Court Decision is Good for Green Globes
Green Building Law Update
JULY 3, 2016
United States , is a win for small businesses and very good for those that work on Green Globes projects. Among the significant beneficiaries of this Supreme Court decision will be the many small businesses involved with Green Globes green building assessment and certification system.
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Green Building Law Update
MARCH 6, 2015
The exciting news in residential green building is that the Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly known as Fannie Mae, is providing incentives, including lower interest rates for multifamily properties with a green building certification. Green Communities, Enterprise Community Partners. think green bonds).
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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
While LEED is well-known in the United States, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (.
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