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How Has LEED v4 Fared So Far?

Construction Dive

How has version four (v4) of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification system fared since its formal launch a year ago? Has LEED v4 met expectations?

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You Should Comment on the Revised Green Globes Standard

Green Building Law Update

cooling towers) are not included in the project scope, then those criteria could be marked non-applicable. This is key because a building is only in compliance with the Standard and can only achieve Green Globes certification if it achieves at least 35% of “applicable” points out of 1000 possible points.

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You Should Comment on the Revised Green Globes Standard

Green Building Law Update

cooling towers) are not included in the project scope, then those criteria could be marked non-applicable. This is key because a building is only in compliance with the Standard and can only achieve Green Globes certification if it achieves at least 35% of “applicable” points out of 1000 possible points.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Over the last five years, VJIP worked with 2,115 projects, supporting the creation or retraining of 52,245 jobs for Virginia citizens, making it one of the Commonwealth’s most widely used workforce development programs. In August 2014, Gov. The center, which opened in 2014, is preparing a skilled workforce for Airbus.

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the May/June 2014 issue. states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. as of May 2014).

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

Pro Builder

Andrew Owen , 31, Project Manager, Thrive Home Builders, Denver. Carla Ramalho , 31, Product Manager, WernerCo., Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Certifications • Arkansas Contractors License. Blair M c Daniel , 38, CEO, Alair Homes, Nanaimo, British Columbia. Itasca, Ill. Akel Homes.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the January/February 2014 issue. Project Title: Apple Manufacturing Facility. billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. GM is hiring software developers, project managers, database experts, business analysts and other IT professionals for the Innovation Center in Roswell.

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