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Army Abandons LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

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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Your ENERGY STAR Score is About to Fall Precipitously

Green Building Law Update

The change is significant for buildings pursuing LEED or Green Globes certification, for buildings with GSA or other government space leases tied to an ENERGY STAR score of 75, for buildings in cities with mandatory benchmarking, and for the more than 450,000 commercial properties that have an ENERGY STAR score. sort of) by the U.S.

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

For purposes of this blog post highlighting the significant changes in the 2018 IgCC, that new code will be contrasted with the 2012 IgCC and not the 2015 version, which last version we are only aware a single jurisdiction has adopted. so there was room for wider adoption of a 2018 IgCC. Inexplicably sec 501.3.5.1, Sec 501.3.7.2.1

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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive

Green Building Law Update

For purposes of this blog post highlighting some of the significant changes in the 2018 IgCC, the new code will be contrasted with the 2012 IgCC and not the 2015 version (which later version we are only aware a single jurisdiction has adopted). So there is room for wider adoption of a 2018 IgCC. Inexplicably sec 501.3.5.1, Sec 501.3.7.2.1

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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From the July/August 2012 issue. A clear path to acquiring or leasing the property must be identified and documented. However, many rural sites will also be able to achieve this certification and be competitive with sites in this and other certification programs. By Scott Orlando.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. The latest designation happened in April, when the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park in Baldwin County received the AdvantageSite certification. Across the U.S., million in capital investments.

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INTERNATIONAL REPORT: Nexus of Industrial Development Across Mexico

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From the July/August 2012 issue. The Amistad Group has developed projects in Mexico for more than 100 industry leaders.From the July/August 2012 issue. Built-to-suit facilities for Lease or Sale. Lease Buy Back Options. By Ed Felton. Site selection evaluation. Green site acquisition and developments.