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4 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions for 2019

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It has been another successful year for Englewood Construction, and with the calendar flipping over to December we’re excited to see what 2019 will bring. But looking ahead to 2019, I see a lot of positive creativity in the way developers and landlords are brainstorming on how to fill these spaces.

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Commercial Construction Trends: Three Headlines That Won’t Die In 2019

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After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Here they are: the commercial construction headlines that just won’t die – and why: Labor Shortage Lingers On.

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US Energy Dept. Updates Commercial Building Model Energy Standard

ENR Construction

in site energy savings compared to those that only meet the 2019 standard, an agency analysis estimates. Buildings that meet the newer ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 2022 would see an average of 9.8%

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Dept. of Energy Updates Commercial Building Model Energy Code Determination

ENR Construction

in site energy savings compared to those that only meet the 2019 standard. An Energy Dept. analysis estimates buildings that meet the ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 2022 would see an average of 9.8%

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Construction Site Theft Is on the Rise Across the U.S.

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Construction Site Theft Is on the Rise Across the U.S. As prices for building materials continue to rise, so too does the incentive for thieves overtaking construction sites. Jason Robichaud, of United Contractors, says he’s seen site theft in recent years become more sophisticated and prevalent. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:20.

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I Just Read my 1000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this Year

Green Building Law Update

For those concerned about the state of the environmental industrial complex during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, I can report that last Friday I reviewed my 1,000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this year. There is great opportunity for those who seize it.

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Dept. of Energy publishes energy savings analysis for ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019

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The study affirmed that the updated code will increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings. 2019 (as compared to the previous 2016 edition) would result in national average energy savings of about: · 4.7% site energy.