Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. And that staff costs typically account for 90% of business operating costs, the health and wellbeing of those employees and the resultant increased productivity of the building occupants makes this emergent field very real.

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BD+C

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 2, 2023

“I am passionate about our industry and if nothing else I hope that the Claritas Group’s sad demise can provide inspiration for a more sustainable and collaborative industry. ” Claritas specialised in projects up to £70m across the residential, commercial and education markets. . to trade creditors.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With a potential lifespan of 80 years or more, architectural zinc roofing delivers longevity, sustainability, and resiliency to meet or exceed specified requirements on commercial, municipal, residential, educational, health care, and other thoughtfully designed projects. Elemental, natural, and sustainable.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2019

The benefits of locally researched detailed line item unit price books are such that they should be a requirement for all commercial repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. Their use is already mandatory for LEAN construction delivery methods such as Job Order Contracting.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Tensile structures often create unique spatial experiences, whether in public spaces, commercial buildings, or recreational areas. Another important consideration is identifying opportunities to integrate sustainable features. The design should account for factors such as wind, snow, and dead loads.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Tensile structures often create unique spatial experiences, whether in public spaces, commercial buildings, or recreational areas. Another important consideration is identifying opportunities to integrate sustainable features. The design should account for factors such as wind, snow, and dead loads.

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BD+C

JUNE 17, 2013

The Energy Department today launched a new Buildings Performance Database , the largest free, publicly available database of residential and commercial building energy performance information. Currently, commercial and residential buildings account for approximately 70% of the electricity consumption in the nation.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. With growing scrutiny on job site dangers and liability concerns, prioritizing safety is crucial in sustaining a competitive edge. Here’s where things change.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2020

Our residential and commercial buildings account for about 40% of total energy consumption in the United States. . The International Construction Codes, also known as I-Codes, set the minimum standards for constructing safe and sustainable structures. While they are legal requirements in the U.S., Environmental.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s also plenty of good news: infrastructure investments are pouring in, sustainability continues to be a focus, and digital technologies are helping firms be more efficient. Sustainability. Spending on construction accounted for 13% of the global GDP in 2020; it’s expected to reach over 13.5% Sustainability.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2014

Among the most progressive and unique of those green building laws is the Saint Paul sustainable building policy applicable to government building and private construction receiving public money. The last 6 commercial projects subject to the law each selected to comply with the B3 Guidelines.

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Industry trends, both near and farsighted, are likely to impact your approach to preconstruction, technology investments, sustainability, risk analysis, workforce planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and the list goes on. Current supply chain constraints, sustainability efforts, and workforce outlooks. Sustainability Efforts.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Architects and specifiers increasingly seek options for architectural metal coatings combining sustainability, durability, and a wide variety of colors. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Green building benchmark programs. In the U.S., billion.

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Stok

AUGUST 25, 2022

For the 20 th year running, Greenbuild will convene thought leaders and practitioners across the building industry to re-imagine what it means to build green, going beyond buildings to create greener communities, better workplaces, equitable programs, new sustainable solutions, and more. We hope to see you there!

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Sustainability. CEO Ken Calligar believes the system represents the future of residential and commercial construction, and that growing consumer interest in his product will help usher in a new era of durable green building products and practices. PB: The expansion of sustainable building still seems to be an up-and-coming practice.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies—especially renewables and energy efficiency.”. million customer accounts or an estimated more than 11 million people across Florida. So, sustainability is a huge part of what makes Florida successful.”. energy innovation.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 4, 2013

Senior commercial real estate executives are increasingly positive about current and future market conditions—particularly as they relate to top-quality assets in top markets—yet they remain concerned about the slow pace of job creation, sovereign budget deficits (including U.S. pension and 401(k) plans.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

In the United States, buildings account for 40 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, but LEED-certified buildings have 34 percent lower emissions and use 25 percent less energy and 11 percent less water than other buildings. But the benefits go beyond improving sustainability. Those are some pretty significant environmental benefits.

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Natural Building

JUNE 16, 2021

Witchcliffe Ecovillage in Western Australia will serve as home to around 700 people and be a model of sustainability for communities worldwide. Project co-founders and partners, Mike Hulme and Michelle Sheridan began the project with a plan to create “the most sustainable residential community possible”.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2019

By selectively bundling existing sustainable and regenerative guidelines with RELi’s groundbreaking credits for emergency preparedness, adaptation, and community vitality, RELi 2.0 It acknowledges from the outset that things will go wrong. This is the drama of being alive. Susan Dorn, could not be more emphatic, RELi 2.0 in large measure.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

In February of this year, Congress passed a budget that included a one-year extension of the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction, Section 179D , making it available to architects, engineers, and contractors for building projects completed in 2017. Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. per square foot.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

These insulation boards contribute to key project goals, such as energy efficiency, moisture management, fire protection, sound control, building resilience, and sustainability. Safe, sustainable design. Photo © ROCKWOOL North America. Continuous insulation (ci) is an effective practice for reducing heat transfer.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 5, 2022

DPR is a privately-held, employee-owned commercial general contractor and construction management company. It was founded in 1990 and focuses on the core markets of healthcare, education, commercial office projects, advanced tech, and life sciences. We also specialize in technically complex and sustainable projects. .

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Given that a Phase I utilizing the 2013 standard will be more expensive, borrowers in commercial loans, who account for a large portion of Phase I assessments, were expected to continue to use the 2005 standard, thus orphaning the new 2013 standard. ASTM E1527 EPA I LEED Phase Sustainability'

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Efficiently managing the numerous renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction projects facing real property owners and facilities management teams is critical to the success of every facilities dependent organization. The latter account for varying quantities, work location, and other variables.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 23, 2014

As business and political leaders convene to discuss global challenges at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, there is a greater appreciation for the importance of real estate in reshaping cities and, therefore, the world’s commercial geography.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

For example, focusing on green projects in your county where recycled and carbon-neutral materials are paramount can make you the local authority in sustainability. Take target profit into account Determine a suitable profit margin to make the project worth your while without turning off property owners. On average, remodelers net 4.7%

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This practice does not work for material, labor, equipment, nor does it account for local market productivity in any effective manner. Locally researched JOC Price Books are readily available to provide cost visibility, cost transparency, and therefore improve cost management. d) Distribution.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 9, 2016

Duties and Responsibilities :- • To communicate with the operational management and provide suggestions on all matters regarding Contract and Commercial issues. • To sustain correct financial control systems and report in each month on Cost/Value Reconciliation. •

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sustainable construction can make good business sense. Sustainable construction can make good business sense. The subject of sustainable construction is an ongoing conversation that every AECO stakeholder should be mindful of. ’” —May Winfield, Global Director of Commercial, Legal, and Digital Risks, Buro Happold.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 17, 2022

The construction industry is ever-evolving, with a heightened focus on staying agile, efficient, and sustainable. The team there was very collaborative and it was under the alliance commercial model. . It’s imperative to have the right technologies and partnership to help with new business drivers and industry changes. .

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Business Facilities

JULY 12, 2016

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made $36 million available through two new initiatives that aim to increase the energy efficiency of New York’s commercial buildings — including office towers, universities, hospitals and retail stores — which are some of the state’s biggest energy users.

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Chianelli Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2020

Many times contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, only to find that the contractor cannot perform the work or sustain the additional costs not allowed for in the bid. Choosing the lowest bid is not always the best practice. Suddenly cheap became expensive; notwithstanding your anticipated project cost just went out the window.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Location can affect the results of your recruiting efforts, company sustainability, and success overall. When you’re looking to buy or rent commercial real estate , take into account your current and future budget. Of course, commercial real estate prices matters, but if you compare prices, you can find a place within budget.

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