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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: The “Highs” and “Lows” that Shaped 2019

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With the countdown on to 2020 – and the start of a brand-new decade right around the corner – it’s time for our annual look back at the commercial construction industry “highs” and “lows” from 2019. Even as the labor situation improves, it’s being outpaced by a high commercial construction activity level across the country.

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New Lead (Pb) in Soil Standard Now Effective in Maryland

Green Building Law Update

Understanding of the sources of lead in the environment and the pathways of human exposure is necessary to understand why what Maryland has done is revolutionary. The Maryland Department of the Environment will utilize a tiered approach for soil screening: Residential Soil Screening Concentration – 200 mg/kg.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

It also institutes new requirements for State agencies that plan, pursue, and enter into an energy performance contract. 2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto. HB 1479 updates the Public Local Laws of Calvert County to include requirements for the preparation and recordation of subdivision plats in the County.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

It also institutes new requirements for State agencies that plan, pursue, and enter into an energy performance contract. 2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto. HB 1479 updates the Public Local Laws of Calvert County to include requirements for the preparation and recordation of subdivision plats in the County.

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Four New LEED Pilot Credits Respond to COVID-19

Green Building Law Update

In announcing the first two LEED pilot credits, USGBC said, “Green buildings feature opportunities for creating more equitable, healthier, and supportive environments for construction workers, and in many locations, construction workers are considered essential. LEED BD+C: New Construction v4.1 LEED BD+C: New Construction v4.1

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High-performance building envelopes

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Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL. By Alejandra Nieto. F) trajectory. In addition to energy and emissions conservations, building retrofits improve occupant health and comfort.

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Ken Calligar Is Shaping a New Era of Resilient Construction

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One solution comes in the form of a 3D cementitious panel by Re-Structure Group that won the 2019 NAHB Global Innovation Award for its weather resistance and energy efficiency. . PB: Tell us about the expansion of RSG 3-D in both the residential and commercial sectors. All of the dimensions are matched perfectly to each plan.