Green Building Law Update

MARCH 5, 2017

provides a “total building sustainability package” to design, build and operate green buildings. The Defense Department’s Unified Facilities Criteria system provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria for military facilities. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 ASHRAE 189.1

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

To sustain a general duty clause violation, OSHA must prove all of the following, according to rulings by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and the federal courts: The employer failed to keep the workplace free of a hazard to which its employees were exposed.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital technology tools today have changed the face of what it means to be in construction by enabling cloud collaboration, improving workforce productivity and making sustainable practices easy to achieve. The company uses adaptive thinking to achieve their greater purpose—sustainable living for all.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 7, 2014

It’s time for Owners to stop the marketing… Stop hyping their LEED Silver or “Whatever” Buildings… and actually participate in life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Owners pay the bills are ultimately responsible for managing the built environment efficiently.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2014 National Convention and Design Exposition in Chicago.

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BD+C

MARCH 5, 2014

Registration in the 4th International Holcim Awards competition to promote sustainable construction will close on March 24, 2014 (14:00 GMT). The countdown is running to submit entries online at www.holcimawards.org in the world’s most significant competition promoting sustainability of the built environment. read more'

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 28, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Institute of Architects and its Committee on the Environment have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2014 National Convention and Design Exposition in Chicago.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

will be republished in 2014 for adoption in the IgCC 2015. In an environment of green building standards, rating systems, and codes, it is the republishing of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 that may be the single most significant act in 2014 toward improving the built environment. ASHRAE standard 189.1 ASHRAE Standard 90.1

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The newly elected President is not a 1960s Barry Goldwater environmentalist who favored “federal intervention with regards to the environment.” Expect among the new Administration’s first orders of business to repeal Executive Orders for Climate Change and the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

I do not claim to have any business marketing expertise, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! Last year, Greenbuild 2014 was in New Orleans and a far cry from the first U.S. And Greenbuild is sustainable. 76 countries were represented.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

I do not claim to have any business marketing expertise, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! Last year, Greenbuild 2014 was in New Orleans and a far cry from the first U.S. And Greenbuild is sustainable. 76 countries were represented.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 13, 2015

If you look back in 2014, you will find several advanced and emerging technologies which shape the architecture, engineering , and construction industry efficiently. The following are some of the handy trends and latest technologies in the year 2014. Lots of new softwares emerge for survey professionals in 2014. Drone Surveying.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 31, 2022

With rising material costs, new sustainability standards, the growing need for skilled laborers, and an influx of construction technology to manage the project lifecycle, the industry is at a tipping point. . Global Director of the Built Environment, RICS?. ?Alan Why We’re Partnering with the Construction Community . Ivana Tudja ?,

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Election Day 2014 in which Republicans made big gains in Congress and statehouses across the country portends huge business opportunities for green building. The newly elected Republicans are not 1960s Barry Goldwater environmentalists who favored “federal intervention with regards to the environment.”

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 22, 2014

Against a backdrop in early 2014 where by many measures environmental progress in business appears to have plateaued, Environmental Product Declarations are among the hottest topics in sustainability. This blog post is the first of several over the coming weeks about EPDs.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 25, 2014

. – The American Institute of Architects and its Committee on the Environment have selected the Iowa Utilities Board / Office of the Consumer Advocate Office Building, design by BNIM, as the recipient of the Top Ten Plus.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

This legacy approach to building, along with a growing labor shortage and extended approval processes, has led to a sustained housing shortage. For example, factory environments support social distancing practices, since workers remain in controlled, stationed zones. 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. To reduce waste.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

But arising from a 2014 confidential agreement signed by the U.S. incorporated 75 separate addenda to the 2014 edition (so it is also in large part new). On the very first page of the site sustainability provisions, sec 501.3.1.2 It has been widely characterized as an unbuildable code. Note, the 2017 edition of Standard 189.1

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The facility reinforces Schindler’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, earning North America’s first LEED Gold green building certification for an elevator manufacturing plant. Mid Atlantic Blog-Feb-2014 Hanover LEED Order Fulfillment Center Schindler Elevator Sustainability USGBC'

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 6, 2014

“Our new Western Regional Office location is the perfect place for us to further our mission that all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment have access to resources and tools that help ensure safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient communities,” said Dominic Sims, CBO, Chief Executive Officer of ICC.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 15, 2014

“We’re creating an environment to spur the resurgence of Pennsylvania manufacturing,” said Corbett. “This is about growing our economy and creating family sustaining jobs.” Mid Atlantic Blog-Aug-2014 JOBS1st PA Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority'

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 21, 2020

Mixing and matching these metals to achieve a unique combination of colors, textures, patinas, and sheens Can add further visual appeal, but such artistic choices require careful consideration when constructing sustainable and low-maintenance exterior structures to last generations.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Arising from the 2014 confidential agreement signed by ICC, ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects, the IES, and the USGBC “to collaborate on the development of future versions of Standard 189.1, incorporated 75 separate addenda to the 2014 edition (so it is also in large part new). Note, the 2017 edition of Standard 189.1

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Constructlaw

MAY 30, 2023

This convergence of the IIJA’s ambitious objectives with the inherent advantages of P3s presents an extraordinary opportunity to revitalize our water systems, creating infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and capable of meeting future challenges. USACE Funding for Water Infrastructure In a decisive move, the IIJA allocated $17.1

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

It predicts that 2014 will be a year of continued upheaval for America’s energy system and lays out the choices that our nation faces in ensuring that the vitality of the U.S. economy, America’s nation security, and the global environment are not undermined.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

With economic conditions continuing to improve, the past year brought a significant uptick in large-scale and ground-up commercial construction projects, which put Englewood on track to more than double our volume from 2014 to 2015. Labor Shortage Spells Higher Pricing, Scheduling Challenges.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 26, 2014

Mid Atlantic Blog-July-2014 LEED Pittsburgh PNC Sustainability' ” As part of its commitment to support the local community, PNC expects 2,500 people to be hired during construction of The Tower at PNC Plaza.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Because we found the components’ facility condition data were unreliable due to missing and inaccurate entries, as noted above, we were unable to analyze the relationship between facility sustainment funding and facility condition. DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017. Howieson, V.

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Natural Building

MAY 24, 2021

Te Kura Whare is as much about community building, and hope as it is about guardianship of the environment. hoe history.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 9, 2014

If green building is going to save the planet, the huge impact that existing buildings have on the natural environment must be addressed. Jacqueline Lusk is a sustainability consultant at Lorax Partnerships and can be reached at jackie@loraxllc.com. There are nearly 4.9 million existing non-residential buildings in the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 9, 2014

If green building is going to save the planet, the huge impact that existing buildings have on the natural environment must be addressed. Jacqueline Lusk is a sustainability consultant at Lorax Partnerships and can be reached at jackie@loraxllc.com. There are nearly 4.9 million existing non-residential buildings in the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

In 2018, green building is a cacophony of green building standards, codes and rating systems, some of which have not been widely accepted by the market, the new Green Globes Standard is being hailed as a euphony among sustainable building. 2014, 2015 International Green Construction Code Table 702.1,

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

“The investment into this state-of-the-art facility creates an environment where our researchers and experts can find the best possible conditions to discover solutions that growers across the globe can depend on to produce high-quality food in a sustainable manner.” Far West Bayer CropScience Blog-Sept-2014 Sacramento'

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 16, 2013

Piedmont plans to begin renovations on the new facility by late July 2013, with plans to have it fully operational by spring 2014. Southeast Blog-July-2013 LEED Piedmont Natural Gas Rockingham Sustainability' “We are committed to making positive contributions to the communities we serve and to their local economies.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 23, 2014

Technology-rich cities that took early advantage of technology trends and provide fertile environments for innovation: San Francisco (1), Austin (7), San Jose (9), Boston (17) and Seattle (18). New England Washington Blog-Jan-2014 City Momentum Index Davos Lones Lang LaSalle' Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. -

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

The new point distribution as proposed “weights” the assessment areas as follows: Project Management (100 points), Site (150 points), Energy (260 points), Water (190 points), Materials (150 points), and Indoor Environment (150 points). The revised Standard, consistent with the 2010 version, does not make specific criteria mandatory (i.e.,

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Green Innovation Insurance Certification 120

PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Explanations and examples of the trends are showcased at the Guggenheim until the end of the exhibition’s run on January 5, 2014. Dumpster design has emerged out of a growing trend toward sustainable consumption, which promotes alternative economic structures facilitated by sharing, recycling, and “freecycling.”

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