Construction Equipment

JANUARY 28, 2013

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has launched an online system that allows the credentials of CCO-certified individuals to be instantly verified via the Internet. January 28, 2013. read more.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 6, 2013

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) scheduled two informal stakeholder meetings to invite comments on the crane operator certification requirements in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. March 6, 2013. read more

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Certification OSHA Schedule Safety 68

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Winners of the 2013 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards have been announced! AWARD winners will be notified by email and mail, and receive a frame-quality certificate. 2013 CMA SUPERSTAR and STAR Award Winners by category are as follows: Category.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 1, 2012

The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Years Ago – The Resale Certificate was a blank form that was filled out by the contractor as needed with an ending date selected by the contractor. Needless to say some certificates were a challenge to read. Who is the customer?

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Certification Washington Contractors Accounting 52

Contractor Magazine

MARCH 4, 2014

Poised for LEED Gold certification, Via6 is an eco-friendly, centrally located building consisting of two 24-story towers with a six-story podium in between and three levels of below-grade parking. The $200 million real estate project began construction in late 2011 and was completed in spring 2013. MacDonald Miller installs 35,000-ft.

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Certification Commercial Contractors Construction 56

Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2013

is offering NATE certification testing in conjunction with the Penton Mechanical Systems Group’s Comfortech 2013. North American Technician Excellence (NATE), in partnership with APR Supply Co., Business Devlopment'

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Certification 56

Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), the nation’s largest industry-endorsed, non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians released the 2013 edition of NATE Magazine, in conjunction with Penton Media at the 2013 AHR Expo in Dallas, TX. read more.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 9, 2013

The Constructor Certification Commission of the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) has announced a new award honoring Stephen P. Byrne, a past AIC national president who passed away February 11, 2013. The Stephen P.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 17, 2013

The event will take place in Philadelphia from November 20-22, 2013. Numerous building professionals from different corner of the globe will participate in Greenbuild 2013 for three days of exceptional educational sessions , most recognized speakers and special seminars. Also learn the latest trend in LEED education.

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Green Organization Sustainability Philadelphia 67

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 3, 2013

May 29, 2013) - In the wake of the announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to extend the compliance date for its crane operator certification requirements, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has urged OSHA to pursue the necessary rulemaking without further delay.'

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OSHA Certification Commissioning Safety 120

BD+C

JULY 5, 2013

The Spray Foam Coalition (SFC) of the American Chemistry Council announced its support of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance’s (SPFA) new Professional Certification Program for spray foam applicators. SPFA launched its new Professional Certification Program at the Spray Foam 2013 Convention & Expo.

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Certification 40

BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Department of Energy halted its Energy Star program for medical office buildings in 2013, real estate investment trust Welltower developed its own proprietary system to evaluate total building performance. After the U.S.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Department of Energy halted its Energy Star program for medical office buildings in 2013, real estate investment trust Welltower developed its own proprietary system to evaluate total building performance. After the U.S.

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Certification Office 53

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks. SITES v2 provides four certification levels.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 149

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

ALACHUA, Fla. -- NCCER was honored with the Construction Users Roundtable Workforce Development Award for its National Craft Assessment & Certification Program at the 2013 CURT National Conference held Nov. 11-13 in Tucson, Ariz.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Green Building Council’s LEED for third party green building certification. Which is “military speak” for both Green Globes and LEED are approved as third party certification systems for military building use.). On March 1, 2013, DoD issued the new UFC 1-200-02 High Performance And Sustainable Building Requirement.

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Defense Green Certification Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the GSA to review existing green building certification systems every 5 years to identify a system and certification level “deem[ed] to be most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings.”

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America Certification Green Defense 120

Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Green Building Council in mid-February released its ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED, the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system.

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Certification Illinois Green 60

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 29, 2018

In 2013, China announced Operation Green Fence under which enforcement would be stricter. Green Building Council’s sister organization, Green Business Certification Inc., The TRUE Zero Waste certification, previously administered by the U.S. View the Guide to Certification to learn more and to rethink your recycling.

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Certification Green Drafting Organization 149

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

With construction projects facing deadlines to be eligible for tax credits, drop dead dates to meet contractual obligations and otherwise needing to obtain LEED certification by December 31st, submission deadlines to the Green Building Certification Institute are fast approaching. Appreciate that last week (i.e.,

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks. SITES v2 provides four certification levels.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 120

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2013

The convention will be a meeting place for construction estimating professionals coming from different corner of the US for education, ethics, certification, professionalism and felloship.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Business Facilities : September/October 2013 . Cover Story: Shovel-Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up | More and more states are lining up to introduce site-certification programs to consolidate the timeline for bringing new projects to fruition. Recent Issues BF-Sept/oct-2013' First Word | Turning the Page.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 30, 2013

In the National Defense Authorization Act for the fiscal 2012, section 2830(b)(1) provided, “No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2012 may be obligated or expended for achieving any LEED gold or platinum certification.”

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Defense Certification Green Honolulu 136

Contractor Magazine

JULY 8, 2014

Striving for an off-grid existence, and to create self-sustaining buildings, NOLS directors worked hard to achieve LEED Platinum status, awarded in November 2013. The Wyss campus itself is just as unique and hard-core as the training offered there. Plumbing Contractor Registered User'

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Certification Sustainability Contractors 46

BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Bardwell, FAIA, FACHA of Columbus, Ohio as 2013 national President. “We Achieving ACHA certification should mark the recognition that this is an obligation to serve as an effective leader and mentor.” The Board of Regents of the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) has named Peter L. read more.

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Columbus Ohio Certification Organization 40

BD+C

JULY 18, 2014

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced that the University of North Carolina-Charlotte’s Belk Hall, a student housing facility for the college’s upper division students, is the first building certified under the 2013 Green Globes for New Construction (NC), according to GBI president Jerry Yudelson.

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North Carolina Green Housing Certification 79

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Green Building Council released its annual List of the top 10 states for LEED certification in 2014. Illinois retained its top national position for the second year in a row, with 174 LEED certifications representing 3.31 billion square feet in the pipeline for certification. Today, the U.S. Graphic courtesy of USGBC.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

On September 10, 2013, the Village Board of Trustees of Sag Harbor adopted Local Law #4 of 2013 , providing, “construction of improvements to real property meeting LEED certification standards for green buildings shall be exempt from taxation to the extent provided by this local law.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. manufacturing facility in Clarksville-Montgomery County, TN is our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Silver Award winner. In 2007, the statewide economic impact from film was estimated at $242 million; by 2013 this had grown to $3.5

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. ” That law was set to expire on December 31, 2013.

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Green Certification Sustainability Life Cycle 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 3, 2016

And concern has only accelerated since November 2013 when projects have had the option of registering under LEED v2009 or LEED v4 because so few projects have opted for v4. The building was actually Gold certified under LEED for New Construction v2009 in 2013, with a total of 67 points. The case study is a riveting read.

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Certification Green Massachusetts Union 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

using the existing 2005 standard) Phase I assessment is a prerequisite to LEED for Schools certification and that 2005 standard is tied to credits in other LEED rating systems. The August 15, 2013 proposed rule came apart at the seams when EPA received huge numbers of adverse comments. the Superfund law). An ASTM E1527-05 (i.e.,

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Site Liability Compensation Certification 120

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. FITWEL Certification articulates a vision for the future where every building is enhanced to support the well being of its occupants, and surrounding communities. The FITWEL certification process is simple.

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Sustainability Certification New York City Green 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

GBCI will continue to accept submittals for certification of those projects registered by that date and pursuing v2009 rating systems until June 30, 2021. A complete compilation of LEED registration and certification deadlines are available here. October 31, 2016 is the last day to register a LEED version 2009 project.

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Certification Green DC Accounting 120

Construction Marketing

MAY 5, 2014

Winners receive a frame-quality certificate and optional gold-plated statuette/ trophy from the same firm that manufactures the Oscar® awards. Check out past STAR Award winners: 2013 STAR Award Winners. Both association members and non-members may apply for the awards. 2012 STAR Award Winners. 2011 STAR Award Winners.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 5, 2014

Green Globes, obtaining 2 Globes certification, or. Careful observers will note the new 2013 Manual calls to both a LEED and Green Globe standard that are not the most current and an earlier version of the IgCC. LEED 2009 for New Construction & Major Renovations, Silver certified, or. as significantly modified.

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