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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. You can come up to speed quickly at the North American Passive House Network annual convention on October 4-8, 2017 in Oakland, California. Information is available from events@psssivehousecal.org.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

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

Pro Builder

They’ve also passed the TAS-125 certification test for wind uplift resistance in High Velocity Hurricane Zones up to 180mph. Excitement over completing a coastal dream home turned to deep concern for Mary and Larry Anderson when their new house faced Hurricane Irma in 2017. . Putting Composite Roofing to the Test. Island Adventure.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. Cory Booker of NJ and Sen.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

Business Facilities

To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies—especially renewables and energy efficiency.”. In 2017 FPL purchased?the? Being clean and sustainable is not only the right thing to do, it’s just good business,” said Silagy. Sustainability is profitability.”

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2017 Issue. This high achievement level is one reason a 2017 Chief Executive survey of CEOs placed Iowa second in the nation in worker quality. Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. By the BF Staff.

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Icy Hot

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At the conclusion of the World Economic Forum last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia is eager to mine the Arctic for rubles and prepared to partner with other nations to develop its portion of the Arctic zone.