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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Senate Bill 370 (passed) requires that each county recycling plan address the collection and recycling of recyclable materials from specified large office buildings by October 1, 2020. Water and Sewer Services. Septic Systems.

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U.S. Construction – Improving Efficiency & Competitiveness

Building Information Management

It’s time that more Owners educated themselves on best value collaborative construction delivery methods and are held accountable as stewards of the built environment. Studies document 25 to 50 percent waste in coordinating construction labor and in managing, moving, and installing materials (Tulacz and Armistead, 2007); losses of $15.6

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

Electric lights are getting more efficient, but they still account for between 25% to 45% of a building’s energy use. Let’s use a large office as an example. Green construction principles turn traditional office design on its head. Later, we’ll discuss some of the key long-term benefits of this strategy. It’s also free.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability. BREAKING NEWS: U.S. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Kaiser Permanente (KP) is a leading integrated healthcare provider operating 600 medical offices and 38 hospitals in 8 states. million grant to defray costs of computer supplies, office equipment and hiring. The company will locate its new offices in Pershing Point Plaza on Peachtree Street near the Woodruff Arts Center.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

The 124,000-square-foot office and warehouse expansion for The Dial Corporation in St. Below are architectural site plans for buildings at America’s Central Port that account for roadway connections and existing utility services. Warehouses collect and concentrate rainwater, putting pressure on sewer systems. Louis, Missouri.

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