Introducing LEED v5 – For what it is worth.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 24, 2024
Introducing LEED v5. “LEED v5 is next version of the globally recognized comprehensive framework for green building practices.
New Green Building Tax Credit is a Progressive Effort
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 4, 2020
At a time when the building industry is principally concerned with the impact of COVID-19 and the luster is off green building, the Montgomery County Council last Tuesday unanimously approved legislation “to accelerate the construction of highly energy efficient buildings and green retrofitting of existing buildings.”.
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Accounting For Methane: A Look at the Evolving Greenhouse Gas Emissions Landscape
Stok
APRIL 17, 2023
This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Director of Carbon Services Colette Crouse and students in her Masters of the Environment Carbon Accounting & Management course at the University of Colorado, Boulder: Rebecca Billingsley, Andrea Green, and Kenny Prior (see bios below).
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The Case for Cleaner Construction
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2021
According to data from the World Green Building Council, building and construction are responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world. The Case for Cleaner Construction. Alex Headley. Thu, 10/07/2021 - 08:30.
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What to Consider Before Converting Utility Fleets to Electric
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2023
What to Consider Before Converting Utility Fleets to Electric ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 15:48 The “greening” of U.S. Here, greening refers to the process of transforming practices to be more environmentally conscious. utilities is underway.
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Green Globes New Multifamily Rating Systems Respond to the Market
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 26, 2018
On July 11 the Green Building Initiative launched the Green Globes Multifamily for New Construction and Green Globes Multifamily for Existing Buildings. Much of that market opportunity is driven by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac green financing programs. The new rating systems are very broad in eligibility (.
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The Business Benefits of Green Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Green construction isn’t new anymore. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. Economic Benefits of Green Building. The Role of Contractors in Green Construction.
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Insurers call for pilot investment projects to support green investments
Construction Law
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
UK insurers want to start pilot investment projects with local and national government to develop funding models that might include new public-private partnerships to help deliver a potential £100 billion of investment unlocked by post-Brexit regulatory reforms into green infrastructure projects. See the panel to the right.
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Climate Law Tax Breaks Give Green Hydrogen Projects Big Boost
ENR Construction
AUGUST 16, 2022
The $3 per kilogram production tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act, in effect for 10 years, will make green hydrogen competitive with fossil-fuel generated gray hydrogen, which accounts for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions, says Plug Power CEO Andrew Marsh.
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FTC Warning about Green Certification Seals
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 3, 2015
Three weeks ago the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 5 providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses using those green seals, alerting them to the Agency’s concerns that the seals could be considered deceptive in violation of federal law. The FTC enforces the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §
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5 Tips to Protect Your Construction Business Against Financial Fraud
Construction Business Owner
JULY 1, 2020
Rhonda Greene, APSC. As the principal solutions consultant for AvidXchange, Rhonda Greene, APSC, specializes in helping companies streamline accounts payable (AP) operations and create efficiencies through automation and best practices. How payment solutions can mitigate risk by eliminating paper checks. Solutions Consultant.
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Most Green Buildings Aren’t Actually Carbon-Neutral, Experts Say
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Most Green Buildings Aren’t Actually Carbon-Neutral, Experts Say. Many net zero homes under construction now aren’t even close to being carbon neutral, experts say, but by accounting for embodied carbon in building materials and being accountable for that pollution, builders can raise the bar for green building strategies of the future.
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Rethinking rebar: Reinforcement goes green
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2022
Since the amount of scrap steel available is limited, some experts suggest specifying a higher recycled content in metal products only arbitrarily changes the manufacturer’s allocation of accounting for scrap—shifting this benefit from one buyer to another, rather than creating any substantive change in supply chain practices.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Green Building Council (USGBC), the creators of the LEED green building rating system, announced the annual Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED, outside of the U.S. The top countries and regions account for nearly 7,800 certified buildings and more than 210 million gross square meters of space. Today, the U.S.
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BD+C
MAY 29, 2018
Increased use of green building materials in public facilities as a result of government support is a major growth factor for these products around the globe, according to Transparency Market Research. The global green building materials market is projected to grow 12.5% annually between 2013 and 2019, the firm says.
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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Green building benchmark programs. This is the equivalent of adding an entire New York City every month for 40 years and buildings already account for nearly 40 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. commercial buildings account for 18 percent of total energy consumption. The world is expected to add 230,400 km 2 (2.48
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Indoor Marijuana Growing Accounts for Over 1% of all Electric Consumption in the U.S.
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 19, 2015
Indoor marijuana growing operations accounted for over 1% of all electric consumption in the U.S., In California, marijuana production accounted for about 3% of electric use, according to the study. ” Indoor Marijuana Growing Kaplow LEED Stuart Kaplow Sustainability green building law growing pot'
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Lean and green – an abstract of the green construction industry
Building Radar
JANUARY 21, 2020
Lean and green – an abstract of the green construction industry Green construction, referring to both structure and the utilisation of environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient processes, no longer bears the stigma of companies run by starry-eyed idealists or business hippies. The future of green construction 1.
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ASV Names Gangi as National Accounts Manager
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Gangi will be responsible for supporting and growing ASV’s customer portfolio, including OEM and national rental customers, direct national accounts and strategic attachment partners.
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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 18, 2024
Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. The APAC region accounts for more than half (53%) of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, producing 18.3
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Destiny USA Reaches the Green Bonds Finish Line
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 22, 2012
I apologize for the recent hiatus here at Green Building Law Update. Now, on to green building legal news. The developer recently revealed the many of the green technologies will not be incorporated as promised. I think it's fair to say the Green Bonds legislation was fundamentally flawed. million as a penalty.
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Is CLT really a green solution?
BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
CLT is intended to replace concrete and steel whose production accounts for about 13% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Cross-laminated timber, or CLT , is touted as a more sustainable option for building construction than concrete and steel. But is it really? The answer is complicated.
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Low-income neighborhoods could benefit most from green roofs
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Heat waves are the nation’s deadliest weather hazard, accounting for one-fifth of all deaths caused by natural hazards in the U.S.
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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?
Natural Building
AUGUST 3, 2020
The following are her thoughts about green buildings and the rating systems that score them. Instead of quantifying impacts and sustainability outcomes, green building organizations created prescriptive rules, point systems and thresholds. However, that is what green building and rating tools do, by using selective accounting.
ESG is an Opportunity for Commercial Landlords
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
LEED, Green Globes and other third party verified green building rating systems provide certainty able to satisfy the E (environmental) in ESG for many organizations. Even a building owner not pursuing green certification can take advantage of benchmarking against specific credits within those green building rating systems (e.g.,
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Watchdog MPs warn over cost of net zero plan
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 20, 2023
The Government’s ambitious green power building goals are at risk of not being delivered because of a lack of an overarching and costed delivery plan. The Government’s delivery plan must also set out when and how the costs of decarbonising the power sector will be likely to have an impact on energy bill payers and taxpayers.
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Make Project Team Leaders Accountable and Responsible for Results
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Project team leaders need to know what results are expected and who is accountable for them to be successful.
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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures
BD+C
APRIL 21, 2023
Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. Green building programs and codes first emerged in the 1980s, and as they have evolved, so have their targets. Green building programs and codes first emerged in the 1980s, and as they have evolved, so have their targets. CEUs available.
Takeuchi names new national account sales rep
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 23, 2019
Austin Smith to take on sales and support of national account customers across the U.S. and Canada.
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New study finds green construction is major U.S. economic driver
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Green building sector of the U.S. The green building sector is outpacing overall construction growth in the U.S. and will account for more than 2.3 construction industry slated to contribute 2.3 million jobs in 2015, growing to 3.3 million by 2018. million American jobs this year. read more.
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Has ‘green’ delivered on its promise to the healthcare sector?
BD+C
DECEMBER 22, 2016
The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health, and productivity, according to the US Green Building Council (USGBC). In the United States alone, buildings account for: * 65% of electricity consumption. * 36% of energy use. * 40% of greenhouse gas emissions. * 30% of raw materials use. *
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Green Industry Professionals
JULY 7, 2015
When organizations want to hold people to their words and actions, but attempts fall drastically short, how does a leader become better at holding their team members accountable?
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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly
The Korte Company
AUGUST 17, 2018
While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking. It’s also free.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 26, 2016
Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. LEED is the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. Green construction is quickly outpacing conventional construction in the U.S.,” as the epicenter of green building. million square feet.
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Saint Paul has an Alternative to LEED
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 26, 2014
Much has changed, but much has remained the same, in the arena of green building law mandates since March 18,2002, when the city of Normal, Illinois enacted Ordinance 4825, the first ever mandatory green building law, requiring LEED certification in the Central Business District for public or private new construction of over 7,500 square feet.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 20, 2011
ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Green Building. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Construction Accounting Software. Green Building. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 30, 2011
ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Green Building. Considering New Accounting Software? The Best Time to Go Live is… » Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. I was doing some research on construction accounting softwares and came across your entry.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
At least one research firm is expecting a huge boom in the worldwide market for green roofs and walls over the next five years. billion in 2017 with green walls accounting for the lion’s share of that amount. Last month, Lux Research predicted that the market will reach approximately $7.7 Click here to find out.
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Climate change can’t be stabilized without addressing urban sprawl
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2019
Transportation accounts for more than a quarter of U.S. Some argue that climate change can’t be mitigated without addressing this issue—even if power generation goes completely green. Some argue that climate change can’t be mitigated without addressing this issue—even if power generation goes completely green. carbon emissions.
The Greened House Effect
Natural Building
MAY 27, 2013
Published in 2013 by Chelsea Green, The Greened House Effect: Renovating Your Home with a Deep Energy Retrofit , by Jeff Wilson, is a worthy read. His detailed account of the experience is both instructive and entertaining.
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How GPS Tracking Increases Profitability Through Driver Accountability
Green Industry Professionals
JUNE 11, 2019
Drivers that are held to a clear, unbiased standard perform better for the company – and themselves
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GPS Tracking: Increasing Profitability through Driver Accountability
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Drivers that are held to a clear, unbiased standard perform better for the company – and themselves
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Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Labor Department released Interpretive Bulletin 2015-01 providing guidance on the investment duties of pension plans when considering investments, now requiring that they take into account environmental, social and governance factors. Given the huge impact that investments from U.S. The new guidance is no doubt positive.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 18, 2012
ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Green Building. There are plenty of construction-specific accounting packages that work the way construction does and can efficiently prepare W2s and 1099s and year-end financial reports. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software.
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