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Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Department of the Army finalized a rule adding an applicability date to the 2015 Rule (that never went into effect) defining “waters of the United States.”. United States , 547 U.S. There has been obfuscation of what “waters of the United States.” 715 (2006).
Construction Marketing
APRIL 11, 2023
Who says that comfort has to get in the way of production? With the United States eyeing a net-zero economy by 2050, it is an issue industrial buildings simply cannot ignore. Sure, adding solar panels, PV windows, the best insulation for exterior walls , and water harvesting are all wonderful ideas for creating green buildings.
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Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 26, 2024
While it’s quite hard to pinpoint what the additional cost truly is over traditional construction, a quick internet search indicates that building owners could pay an additional 0-15% for a sustainable building. The final benefit that I’ll discuss here is the use of natural light (1 point).
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Carbon reporting will be required by organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in supplying a product or service in California. LEED, Green Globes and other third party verified green building rating systems provide certainty able to satisfy the E (environmental) in ESG for many organizations.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
In its most recent report, it found 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the United States in 2018. Asphalt, concrete, and rubble are often recycled into aggregate or new asphalt and concrete products. Site separated so the builder sorts waste by product.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 10, 2023
One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. This was supposed to be the year of the USGBC's new green building rating system, LEED 2012. The USGBC long ago selected FSC wood as the anointed certification for wood products. Then the USGBC shifted its tactics.
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