Green Building Law Update

MARCH 2, 2015

Georgia General Assembly House Bill 255 is proof that the “wood wars” surrounding the LEED green building rating system continue to be waged. That said, the specific bill is Much Ado About Nothing. and, apparently, there are no such approved equivalents). It is unlikely that the U.S.

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Georgia Green Certification Products 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue . LED Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret terms the arrangement “a comprehensive talent pipeline solution” (see Snapshots interview with Dr. Moret, also from the July/August 2013 issue). By Business Facilities Staff. With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

Building Information Management

JANUARY 8, 2013

while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. Yet, these and other critical aspects such as defensible, accurate, and transparent cost estimating and standardized construction cost data architures are not in the forefront of current thinking or associated allocation of scare resources.

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Conference Innovation Life Cycle BIM 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 8, 2013

while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. Yet, these and other critical aspects such as defensible, accurate, and transparent cost estimating and standardized construction cost data architures are not in the forefront of current thinking or associated allocation of scare resources.

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Conference Innovation Life Cycle BIM 40

Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Where do we go from here, and what implications are there for the Green Industry? Automatic cuts to discretionary spending in 2013. Once the Defense budget is hammered, a lot of the savings will have to come from domestic programs such as agriculture and environmental protection. (Whatchoo talkin bout, Wartgow?!).

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Green Industrial Debt Defense 45

Building Information Management

MAY 30, 2013

During this presentation, Kim Magraw (US Department of Interior), Bridget Deemer (Washington State University), John Hall (US Department of Defense), and Ann Kosmal (General Services Administration) will provide the latest update on the preliminary results on research and information needs identified in the FY 2013 Agency Adaptation Plans.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 1, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. However, defense companies face an uncertain 2013.

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Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Infrastructure Philadelphia Green Finance 49

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JULY 23, 2013

Investments into new local capabilities including design, fabrication, and remote hot fire test capabilities for “Green” propulsion systems. Aerospace And Defense Alabama Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Online Features U.S. 1000 pound thrust; and. 1000 pound thrust; and.

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Alabama Fabrication Defense Innovation 47

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. In May 2013, the governor signed into law landmark legislation that positions Mississippi as a leading destination for energy-related economic development. The state has announced several major economic development projects in the first two quarters of 2013. In April 2013, Gov.

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Mississippi Columbus Zoning Infrastructure 59

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 9, 2013

Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Featured Post Online Features Texas U.S. Southwest Blog-aug-2013 Chemical manufacturing Ellis County Magnablend Superconducting Super Collider Waxahachie'

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Texas Defense Renovating Industrial 72

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AUGUST 1, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue. Arkansas encourages sustainability through green neighborhoods. Aerospace And Defense Archives Arkansas Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Business Report Featured Post Magazine Research And Development U.S. By Ed Felton. Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe. Mike Beebe.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013. Monday, January 7, 2013. Tuesday, January 8, 2013. of BIM (2009) and Green BIM (2010). Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Committee Meetings.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 12, 2013

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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Infrastructure Philadelphia Green Finance 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. Moon Express already has successfully met several milestones, including successfully test firing a “green” 400 pound demo rocket engine, demonstrating the new test facility checkout, as well as testing engine performance, deep throttling and efficiency. By Jonathan Sanders. Alabama Gov.

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Alabama America Plans Innovation 57

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013. Monday, January 7, 2013. Tuesday, January 8, 2013. of BIM (2009) and Green BIM (2010). Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Committee Meetings.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2012

Testimony by Dr. Dorothy Robyn Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment) before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies on March 7, 2012 to present the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 budget request for the Department of Defense programs to support installations, (..)

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

It is surprising to many in the environmental industrial complex that there has been relatively little litigation arising out of green building. There have been only a very modest number of cases commenced in courts across the country involving construction of green buildings. Even the Green Business Certification Inc.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 26, 2014

The Texas Legislature created the TEF in 2003 and re-appropriated funding in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 to help ensure the growth of Texas businesses and create more jobs throughout the state. The company extended its lease in Greenway Plaza in March of 2013. billion in goods in 2013. exporting state for 12 years in a row.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

In an environment of green building standards, rating systems, and codes, it is the republishing of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 When many consider green building they do so in terms of rating systems like LEED or Green Globes and codes like the IgCC or CalGreen. In addition, it will now reference the 2013 versions of Standards 62.1

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Green Certification Environment Defense 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. Washington has long been a leader in aerospace/defense manufacturing, but the state now is getting competition from right-to-work states like South Carolina, which snared Boeing’s 787 assembly facility. GREEN ENERGY IS GROWING IN WA. Puget Sound Gateway Project Event at the Port of Tacoma.

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Washington South Carolina Defense Electrical 43

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 5, 2017

Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings. And this is a particularly important Project Committee impacting nearly all corners of green building. provides a “total building sustainability package” to design, build and operate green buildings. ASHRAE Standard 90.1

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Defense Green Sustainability Environment 189

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 29, 2016

PLANNING FOR A GREEN ENERGY FUTURE. While Oklahoma has traditionally been among the national leaders in the production of oil and natural gas, the Sooner State proactively is preparing for a green-energy future. Fallin told BF her administration is dedicated to fully realizing Oklahoma’s renewable energy resource potential.

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Oklahoma Resource Rhode Island Plans 72

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AUGUST 29, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue. Green Building Council. LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) is a system for rating construction projects’ green design and construction practices. Education & Research, Energy & Sustainability, Aerospace & Defense. By Jonathan Sanders.

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Maryland Baltimore Electrical Houston 53

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

From the September/October 2013 issue. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. 3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. By Jack Rogers.

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Texas Regulation Industrial US 49

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 21, 2013

Before you yawn, here’s the big news: the 2013 report also is said to reveal the “oh, by the way” that was left out of previous IPCC reports–if the current rate of warming continues, the polar ice caps will disappear and the oceans will rise by about three feet by the end of this century. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Plains U.S.

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Miami New York Estimating Green 49

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MARCH 27, 2014

Ontario’s estimated 2013 electricity production mix is 59 percent nuclear, 28 percent renewables, 11 percent natural gas, and 2 percent coal. The Green Button Initiative will give consumers access to their energy data and the ability to connect to mobile and web-based applications so they can analyze and manage their energy use.

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Plans Procurement Electrical San Jose 45

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JULY 23, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue. In January of 2013, the Oconee County Economic Development Commission released its new five-year strategic plan for economic development. Southeast AT&T BF-May/June-2013 Boeing Carolinas Gateway Partnership ElectriCities General machine Cape Fear Arsenal Herbalife Job Development Investment Grant.

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North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

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JUNE 6, 2014

President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense.

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Chicago Innovation Design Illinois 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 15, 2013

From the March/April 2013 issue. Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. New restaurants included Ruggles Green, Guru Burgers & Crepes and BLU. By Jenny Vickers. GDP (All Industry 2011): $1.3 They think big.

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Austin Texas Innovation Industrial 73

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

From the January/February 2013 issue. By Business Facilities Staff. It’s usually a tough task when we get down to parsing the particulars in making our annual determination of which state deserves to wear the crown as our State of the Year. Well, the 2012 selection for our most prestigious honor made the job easy for us.

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Texas Deals Fort Worth South Carolina 86

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue . The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. The port of Singapore is one of the five busiest ports in the world, most notable for being the busiest transshipment port in Asia. Photo: Bon.lt.com.). Great Lakes U.S.

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Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

CivilJungle

JANUARY 21, 2022

Environmental and Green Solutions. Carris pipes and tubes manufacture aquatech water storage tanks, cold boxes, defense drop boxes, garbage bins, and a host of custom-molded artifacts. 2012: Our first defense supply to ordinance factory board. 2013: Expanded our capacity at aquatech polymer products. Founding Year: 2013.

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Products Industrial Innovation Overhead 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 16, 2016

The Water Council fosters economic opportunities for Wisconsin’s water industry participants by building strategic partnerships, supporting education and facilitating access to capital investment. The organization’s work has drawn international praise and attention for its leadership in industry cluster collaboration.

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Wisconsin Industrial Milwaukee Innovation 50

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 14, 2013

This is a very unscientific consideration of all the non-confidential projects in the United States that achieved certification during the week of October 1 through October 7, 2013. 22 of the 45 projects are owned by government and 10 of those are associated with the Department of Defense. And the 2 nd most achieved credit was IEQc4.4

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

automotive production, with more than 900,000 vehicles produced in 2013. which convinced Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) to invest $400 million to build the Subaru Impreza at its Lafayette facility—garnered an Honorable Mention Award in BF’s 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. billion over the next 10 years.

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Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

From the January/February 2013 issue. But perhaps most enticing is Sacramento’s commitment to becoming a green city; currently boasting the second largest number of buildings in the U.S. SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center. BARSTOW: ONWARD AND UPWARD IN 2013.

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