Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

And you should really care because GRESB data is incredibly valuable not only for institutional investors in real estate on the East and West coasts of North America, but also for banks, brokerages and a host of others interested in risk and returns in a broader breadth of real estate owning entities. Green Building Council, Inc.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Photo © ROCKWOOL North America. Maximizing energy efficiency is the order of the day for construction industry professionals across North America, due, in part, to changing codes and a growing contingent of forward-thinking developers, owners, architects, specifiers, and energy consultants. Photo © ROCKWOOL North America.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 11, 2016

Buildings over 100,000 square feet of floor space account for more than one-third of total commercial building floor space. Office, warehouse/storage, and mercantile buildings account for 50%+ of all facilities and built square footage. . 50% of all buildings were constructed befor 1980.

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The aviation industry accounts for about 2% of the emissions worldwide; it is estimated that it will reach 3% by 2050. While not designed to Passive House certification standards, the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was one of the first LEED Silver airport terminal buildings in North America.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 27, 2014

In early 2014, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced a new workforce initiative allowing employers to service all their workforce needs—including training, recruiting, and certification—in one place, rather than through various agencies. Our success is being recognized around the world. Japan), and Birtley (China).

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 19, 2014

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. Through the Career Readiness Certificate program, potential employees are evaluated and tested so that your business can identify and qualify the most skilled workers.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Clearly there have been numerous large corporate brands who have benefited from our GRAD program,” said Robert Payne, Director of Account Management for the GDEcD. “By And it’s working.”.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

Other workforce development initiatives include a credentialing initiative to help workers obtain industry recognized certifications and an engineering initiative which is increasing the number of engineering students in Kansas universities. percent of all U.S. railroad miles.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

Given the impact that this rule will have on the economy not to mention individual businesses in America, you should comment to the SEC. One can only speculate that as proposed, a whole new cottage industry of large accounting firm associated businesses would spring up to begin to calculate GHG emissions?

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Natural Building

MARCH 8, 2010

Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. According to the Department of Energy , heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home. An example of another company that earned LEED Certification is the Washington D.C. Global Warming Denial is Alive and Kicking. Living Walls.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, producing more sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today. The VERIFI® system can help ready-mix plants earn sustainability certification. November 29, 2019.

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Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

.” The program is already reaping benefits for workforce provider groups targeting disadvantaged workers across the Los Angeles region, including Homeboy Industries’ Solar Installation Training and Certification Program, the L.A. ” Click this link— la_solar —to download the report. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 10, 2018

You’ll also need to register for all applicable taxes and generally provide a certificate of good standing from your home state. Once your application is approved, the secretary of state will issue a certificate of authority to work in the state.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

T he rankings ecosystem is getting crowded and, like everything else in 21st Century America, it appears to be dancing to the tune of reality TV. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2019 Issue.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Alexis Udine , 37, Account Supervisor, Group Two Advertising, Philadelphia. Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Certifications • Arkansas Contractors License. Certifications • Licensed real estate agent in Texas and New Mexico. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. . Koby Bowen, 38. Homes of Distinction.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 7, 2006

In America we build our houses with wood. Only about 2% of the virgin coastal forests now remain in North America; over 90% of the rest of our forests are gone forever. We should hold our elected officials accountable for this preference. Small is Beautiful. 13 Principles of Sustainable Architecture. Poured Earth.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 22, 2016

Small businesses engaged in food and beverage manufacturing continue to account for a larger share of total establishments in the food and beverage sector. In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2 is the largest manufacturer of gingerbread house kits in North America. percent in 2012.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

With design and construction accounting for just 10-20% of a building's total lifecycle cost, the key to unlocking higher profits lies in optimizing the performance of your capital assets. Data from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), reports that 84% of firms report construction costs have been higher than anticipated.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2021

Current SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, famously said, “we are seeing a similar scarlet letter phenomenon in today’s modern, but no less flawed world” but it is not Hester Prynne’s “A” for adultery in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1642, but rather ESG in America in 2020.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

million in 2015, which accounted for 80 percent of its sales. DCM’s customer base is primarily in North America, but its market has grown to include 19 countries in the past 15 years. Great Plains Processing manufactures and ships animal feed supplements to 42 countries, accounting for 65 percent of its total sales.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today. The VERIFI® system can help ready-mix plants earn sustainability certification. return to top. . Sustainable concrete.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Project Title: Sasol North America Inc. In addition to the processing plant, which will yield 96,000 barrels/day of premium fuels, Sasol North America also plans to build a $4.5-billion 1 exporter of energy in America.” Americas Operations Center. history with its Lake Charles, LA petrochemical complex. Sasol Ltd.,

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today. The VERIFI® system can help ready-mix plants earn sustainability certification. return to top. . Sustainable concrete.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 28, 2016

Having the “Crossroads of America” stamp certainly is appealing. The Crossroads of America has brought significant advantages to the logistics industry as well. All cooperatives abide by a set of values that honor accountability, integrity, innovation and concern for community. In 2012, Hitachi invested $38.4

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 6, 2016

Container tonnage accounted for most of that growth, adding 991,031 tons (up four percent), for a total of 25.81 Even before the new cranes arrive, Savannah has more cranes on its nearly two-mile long dock than any other single terminal in North America.”. The facility will also be designed to meet requirements for LEED certification.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

We indicated in that post our opinion that O’Reilly’s downfall would be a tipping point on the issue of sexual harassment in America. The most significant battles against discrimination in America throughout our history usually have followed the same trajectory. rape) and coercing them to remain silent.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 25, 2014

For Governor Herbert, education is an economic priority, as Utah works towards the goal that 66 percent of Utahns will have a postsecondary certificate or degree by 2020. Our IT and Software cluster accounts for four percent of Utah jobs, with an annual average wage of $76,000. Utah is the sixth most diverse economy in the U.S.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 18, 2013

Stretch Wrap Packaging Industries, a manufacturer of plastic stretch wrap for the logistics industry, also has relocated to the Fort Lauderdale area from Suriname, South America; the company has committed to add 200 jobs over the next three years. The total foreign direct investment is $12 million.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 15, 2012

AIDT’s workforce selection and training processes have achieved the world’s first ISO 9001:2008 certification for a state-funded workforce training program. The time is right for Airbus to expand in America,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President & CEO at the announcement in Mobile. aerospace industry. NH Picks Up Training Cost.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. 001) of UI taxable wages for employers with positive UI reserve account balances and employers subject to Section 977(c) of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC).

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

corporations whose sole activities in CT are trading stocks, securities or commodities of their own account. GA companies can implement Work Ready two ways—through job profiling and Work Ready Certificates. The non-refundable certification filing fee is $150. Small businesses employing not more than 50 employees are eligible.

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