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Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 Essentials

Revit OpEd

And everyone can use this practical book to help prepare for the Revit Architecture certification exams. Authors Wiley and Sons News New Releases Revit Architecture Books Sybex Revit 2014' If you have an office of Revit users it might just be a great addition to your library too!

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US Justice Sues Fiat Chrysler For Emissions Cheat

Construction Equipment

The EPA's release said, "The complaint alleges that FCA equipped nearly 104,000 Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (Model Years 2014-2016) sold in the United States with at least eight software-based features that were not disclosed in FCA’s applications for certificates of conformity and that affect the vehicles’ emission control systems."

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USGBC Making Significant Change to LEED 2009

Green Building Law Update

The referenced energy standard and modeling requirements in LEED 2009 will not change; buildings falling under the proposed change can use the same methodologies and referenced standards, but will need to earn additional points in order to achieve certification. That extension was occasioned by the delay in LEED v4.

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Green Globes 01-201X about to be Green Lighted

Green Building Law Update

Non-modeled energy impacts are assessed, and metering, monitoring, and measuring have been revamped to further incentivize sub-metering, monitoring, and verification of actual performance. 2014, 2015 International Green Construction Code Table 702.1, or 2015 IAPMO Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement Section 402.

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The Best Kept Secret in Green Building - a Conversation with Jerry Yudelson

Green Building Law Update

He confidently says his goal is to increase certification to more than 10,000 in the next five years. He suggests that expanded brand acceptance and market share will be lead by Green Globes’ independent onsite assessor model, something that differentiates his rating system from others. ” And you can do that for free.

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Will Proposed Change to LEED 2009 Kill the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs?

Green Building Law Update

Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC CEO and founding chair, announced on October 29, 2014 that users will be able to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until October 31, 2016. 2007 (with errata but without addenda 25) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. If you support the update make yourself heard.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Education • MBA, Leadership Concentration, Liberty University • BA, Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Postbaccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. .