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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Thankfully, strides are being made to combat climate change within our shared industries. buildings permitted for drinking treated rainwater. Inouye Regional Center incorporates the natural Hawaiian landscape, and features LEED Gold certification. The facility also features composting toilets.

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Verdant Checked Cannabis is Coming

Green Building Law Update

The fast growing cannabis business could benefit from a voluntary certification system that producers could participate in to show consumers that they employ environmental best practices. Verdant Check is currently being piloted both with medical marijuana and recreational cannabis produces with a proposed first quarter 2017 public release.

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IgCC will now be Powered by ASHRAE 189.1

Green Building Law Update

And now that ASHRAE will be developing all the technical provisions of the IgCC, ICC announced the “2017 Group C cycle to develop the 2018 IgCC has been cancelled.”. To achieve LEED certification, buildings will continue to have to satisfy prerequisites and earn credits above levels necessary to meet the IgCC.

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IgCC will now be Powered by ASHRAE 189.1

Green Building Law Update

And now that ASHRAE will be developing all the technical provisions of the IgCC, ICC announced the “2017 Group C cycle to develop the 2018 IgCC has been cancelled.” ” To achieve LEED certification, buildings will continue to have to satisfy prerequisites and earn credits above levels necessary to meet the IgCC.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2017 Issue. BF: Braidy Industries announced earlier this year that it will build a $1.3-billion Braidy Industries Chairman and CEO Craig Bouchard recently said the region’s pool of available, talented workers ought to be seriously attractive for advanced-manufacturing employers. By the BF Staff.

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Consumers Energy Moves To Build Natural Gas Power Plant In Genesee County

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Consumers Energy has taken the next major step for its new natural gas plant in Genesee County, filing for approval of a certificate of necessity with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). “When operational in 2017, this plant will produce about 50 percent less carbon emissions than the coal plants it will replace.

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Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing

Pro Builder

Class 4 impact rated DaVinci Roofscapes products permit you to create a home or project that will have a greater chance of being protected from damage related to flying debris during severe weather. And, in industry tests, DaVinci tiles have the highest rating for straight line wind testing at 110mph in the ASTM D3161 test.