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Net zero building design and air leakage

GCP Applied Technologies

Put simply, a “net zero” building—or zero net energy (ZNE) building—is one where the total amount of energy used annually is equal to the energy created by the building from renewable sources on site, including solar, wind or hydro power generation. climate zones 3 – 8 (all but the hottest southern regions) and ? 5 ACH for U.S.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

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Green Code Mandatory on April 1 For All Building in Baltimore

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore City adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as an overlay to the City’s building, fire and related codes effective April 1, 2015. when the IgCC 2012 mandates heat island mitigation for not less than 50% of site hardscape with material as having a solar reflectance value of not less than 0.30 [.

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Bluebeam Tips: Construction Safety Hazards using Pictograms

Carol Hagen

OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard goes into effect June 1, 2015 and will require pictograms on labels as a safety measure. Trench Safety and Job Site Hazards (photo by Sherry Eklund of Desert View Aerial Photography [link] ). These new labels are there to alerts us to the specific types of chemicals hazards.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot It is a growing city with a thriving business community, a high-quality workforce, premier sites for investors and developers, as well as opportunities for public-private partnerships. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. Potential on-site hotel to provide passengers with convenient accommodations. military forces. FTZs jumped 24.8

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Wisconsin Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

For a list of Wisconsin economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2015, 3.75%. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015, 7.5%. FINANCING & GRANTS.