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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

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The American Institute of Architects’ Committee on the Environment looks at the best green buildings each year that save energy and water, utilize eco-conscious materials, and overall enhance the environment. buildings permitted for drinking treated rainwater. Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Commercial Contractors: Goals and Strategies for Growth

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Fostering a collaborative culture among our team, from new hires to our most veteran staff, will continue to be a focus for Englewood in 2017. Earlier this month I was going through my post-holiday emails when I came across a Construction Dive article on 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Pros in 2017. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. Senate Bill 546 (passed) makes changes to nutrient management plan compliance, enforcement, and reporting; concentrated animal feeding operation permitting and fees; and water quality monitoring in tributaries located on the lower Eastern Shore.

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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.”. The ICC will still be responsible for IgCC Chapter 1, Scope and Administration, so that the green code will continue to be integrated into the ICC construction codes.

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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.” The ICC will still be responsible for IgCC Chapter 1, Scope and Administration, so that the green code will continue to be integrated into the ICC construction codes.

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Maryland Appellate Court Upholds Local Government Pesticide Ban

Green Building Law Update

Listed” permitted pesticides are defined to mean only pesticides that are recommended by the National Organic Standards Board or designated as “minimum risk pesticides” under FIFRA. It is widely accepted that a local government attempting to ban a legal substance is wrong.

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Mississippi: A Winning Recipe

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. From a skilled and productive workforce to the state’s low corporate tax rate, Mississippi’s pro-business environment fosters growth and attracts new investment. The company is on track to produce its 1 millionth vehicle in late 2017. By the BF Staff.