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Top 10 green building projects for 2013 [slideshow]

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver.

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FITWEL may be the Future of Building Sustainability

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The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. Today, still in beta, the Center for Active Design, a nonprofit established by then New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2013, is the operator of FITWEL.

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2014 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions

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We are coming into the final stretch of 2013, a year that has been rather good for the commercial construction industry. Activity was up for retail and restaurant construction and once-stalled commercial construction projects are finding themselves back on 2014 bid sheets for the best commercial general contractors. In Glenview, Ill.,

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 sunset eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013 and the new E1527-21 was as of last week published and now available for use, but. Liability from old dry cleaners in retail sites that are beyond the boundaries of the “subject property” (. yes, this blog will continue).

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Five Reasons Why Off-site Modular Construction is the New Favorite

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Growth in Modular Construction Business There has been an increased demand for off-site modular construction, ever since the construction industry has rebounded up since 2013. Such promising verticals can be associated with the resurgence in sectors such as education, offices, and retail.

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Green Building Bonds as a Game Changing New Source of Capital

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With 332 retail properties, the REIT''s portfolio encompasses over 43.9 In November 2013, Bank of America issued the first ever U.S. Green Bonds Kaplow LEED Sustainability green building' Regency is an owner, operator, and developer of grocery anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers. exclusively for green building.

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QVC, Inc. Unveils Second Solar Farm In North Carolina

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“As one of the largest employers in Edgecombe County, we are committed to conserving energy by implementing sustainable solutions and reducing waste.” “QVC is a valued retailer and is a huge asset to the Rocky Mount region,” said North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory.