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ICC 700 Authorized by National Defense Authorization Act for 2015

Green Building Law Update

While many have focused on the funding to fight the Islamic State terrorist group or the 1 percent boost in military pay, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2015 makes a major change in green building across this nation when it authorizes use of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.

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SCOTUS Says Border Wall Work Can Continue With Defense Funds

Construction Equipment

Mexico border wall using Defense Department funds. Engineering News-Record reported that construction can continue using funds transferred from military pay and pension accounts, with justices letting stand its earlier ruling… On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed work to continue on the U.S.-Mexico

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Defense Authorization Act Lifts Ban on LEED Gold and Platinum

Green Building Law Update

President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. So, it is very good news for the U.S.

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New Department of Defense Policy Accepts Green Globes

Green Building Law Update

In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. The new “Department of Defense Sustainable Building Policy” supersedes the October 25, 2010 policy that authorized only LEED.

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Defense: The Best Offense

Business Facilities

Nations around the world are increasing their defense budgets; the sophisticated weaponry of the U.S. Read: Defense: The Best Offense at BusinessFacilities.com. aerospace industry guarantees it will get a big slice of the pie.

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2023 Construction Cost Trends: Insights & Impacts

Construction Business Owner

 Here’s the good news: Costs are stabilizing or even regressing in certain categories. And in times of uncertainty, knowledge is your best defense. The rollercoaster is finally slowing down. Yet, despite a modest return to normalcy, uncertainty continues to loom over every aspect of the construction industry.

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A Unique Inward-Facing House Built in Bangkok

The Constructor

The concept of inward-facing structures involves a defensive posture design without compromising on the ventilation and airflow requirements.

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