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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BD+C

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Green Business Certification Inc. GBCI ) has added two sustainability credentials: The ISSP Sustainability Associate (ISSP-SA) and ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional (ISSP-CSP).

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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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Certification United States Green Sustainability 159

BD+C

JULY 20, 2021

I’m happy to report that even as the world took a left turn during the pandemic, the interest in sustainability and optimized buildings has stayed on course.

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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. New states topping the single-family certification list include Louisiana and South Carolina.

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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. The Oaks is connected to the public transport network, providing customers with a range of sustainable transport alternatives. The Oaks, a 1.3

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. Regional Priority. Green Building Council.”.

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Stok

AUGUST 24, 2020

The Chase Center officially achieved LEED Gold certification in July 2020, joining only four other NBA arenas that have achieved LEED Gold or higher to date. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S.

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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.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. It provides guidelines to create an efficient and sustainable built environment that encourages market competitiveness and public health improvement. Sustainable Sites.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

And while each of the core sets of documents are updated every 10 years, what is most significant about this update is the new AIA Document E204™ – 2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit. The use of an exhibit for sustainable projects is new. This is a dramatic and significant evolution in the contracts for green building.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Top Sustainable Features Buyers Want. When provided with the option, the majority of buyers say they would choose sustainable options, such as passive solar design and durable materials. Sustainability. Sustainability. cbroderick. Fri, 02/12/2021 - 09:06. Buyers are also thinking long-term. Read More. . Green Design.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

By Richard Martens Sustainability is a complex topic in all fields; every initiative seeking to improve sustainability brings both improvements and setbacks. Within modern construction, there is an exception to the inherent complexity of sustainability comparisons. Photos courtesy Sto Corp. Construction is no different.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 6, 2016

Almost on cue (despite being in the works for more than 4 years), Leonardo Academy has announced that its LEO 4000 National Sustainable Agriculture Standard is now available for use. LEO 4000 responds by defining “what constitutes sustainable agriculture.”. Key is preparing a Producer Sustainability Plan that documents all of this.

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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. The Army is abandoning LEED certification. Less than one month later, the Army has announced it is abandoning LEED certification. in lieu of pursuing LEED certification.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 14, 2018

In 2008, JLL, a Fortune 500 company with more than $50 billion of real estate under asset management, purchased ECD, a Canadian sustainability consulting organization that had developed Green Globes. JLL continued ECD’s strategy of promoting Green Globes in Canada as a building sustainability assessment and certification system.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2020

The wallcoverings industry has developed Product Certification Scorecards, a new sustainability tool. The tool provides transparency into how products earned their NSF 342 certifications.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

FITWEL, a cost effective, high impact, health promoting building certification, may be the best thing since sliced bread. The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. In the in the U.S.

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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2019

While many sustainable certification programs focus on materials, in-depth cleaning guidelines, or product lifespans, the Fitwel rating system focuses on the health of the occupants themselves. How can thoughtful design encourage healthier choices, lifestyles, and work environments?

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BD+C

JULY 25, 2014

Portland, OR – The Green Building Initiative® (GBI) has announced a wave of Green Globes certific read more. Architects Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Sustainable Development Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Retail Centers Lighting'

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2023

The label provides information about the home’s ratings and certifications, including: HERS Index score HERSH2O Index score RESNET Carbon Index score U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. RESNET Accredited Rating Providers can also download the label through their admin access to the RESNET Registry.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 2, 2020

As sustainability increasingly becomes mainstream, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted is a “green streets and highways rating system.” The Greenroads Rating System was the first third party, point based system available to certify sustainable roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.

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BD+C

MARCH 25, 2019

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa., has recently become the first certified Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Platinum project in the world.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

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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.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 25, 2020

In a response to COVID-19, the Green Business Certification Inc. has released pilot credits for the SITES and TRUE sustainability rating systems.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022. 4,646 square feet of living space, multiple flex spaces, indoor-outdoor design, and is expected to achieve net-zero status and Emerald-level National Green Building Standard certification, according to NAHBNow. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:15.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Green Business Certification Inc., the administrator of LEED and other leading green business certifications, is providing funding for 100 people in underserved communities to achieve one of the updated Sustainability Excellence credentials.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

2 There a total of 459 companies in the world who have achieved FedRAMP certification. It is now understood that requiring FEDRAMP certification in not in the best interests of federal government agencies and departments for many, if not most applications. It was based upon NIST standards and other information available at the time.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2017

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Kern Center at Hampshire College is a self-sustaining structure. Are you working on a sustainable build, or have thoughts about the above structures?

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Concrete admixtures can also optimize the production process for sustainability. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:43. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 27, 2019

Petersburg City Council on January 17, 2019 and awaiting the Mayor’s signature, supersedes the prior Executive Order 2017-01 Sustainable St. Petersburg, that laid the groundwork for these sustainable building practices. We know of no other government has gone as far in mandating Envision certification. So, the move by St.

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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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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

So, accepting that most readers of this blog will not engage our law firm to draft their contracts, the second best way to mitigate your risk in a green building project is to utilize The American Institute of Architects, 2017 Documents: New Sustainable Projects Exhibit. A Sustainable Objective is defined as the owner’s goal.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. Structure Tone’s sustainability team plans to conduct the survey on an annual basis. Resiliency is a growing concern.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's LEED Homes Awards recognize LEED-certified residential projects that are having a positive impact on communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design, as well as builders and developers that are helping to advance green home building.

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