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New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The truth is that the tax code only requires the HVAC, lighting and building envelope systems be as little as 10 percent more efficient than the 2001 or 2007 ASHRAE energy standard. How to Secure Your Deduction. In order to secure this incentive, an allocation letter needs to be obtained from each government building owner.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

30, 2001, p. US Army Sustainment Command. US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The post LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction appeared first on 4BT. Unite States Government Printing Office, House Document No. 17, 1Washington, D.C.,

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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education

The Korte Company

But these costly measures do little more than guarantee that only contractors with means can secure quality labor. Below, we summarize the cause of today’s skilled worker shortage and join in calling for a more unified, sustainable way to strengthen the ranks of a workforce badly in need of reinforcement. million by April 2001.

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The Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Short History.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Phil Wirdzek is the founding president and executive director of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). I2SL is broadening the base of knowledge and expertise in sustainable labs and other high technology facilities. During his career at the U.S. How can bSa members contribute to Moving the Industry Forward?

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Phil Wirdzek is the founding president and executive director of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). I2SL is broadening the base of knowledge and expertise in sustainable labs and other high technology facilities. During his career at the U.S. How can bSa members contribute to Moving the Industry Forward?

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