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New Department of Defense Policy Accepts Green Globes

Green Building Law Update

In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for third party green building certification. Defense Department Federal Globes Green LEED of' On October 25, 2013, the U.S.

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. And New York, the largest city in North America, tackled resilience with the NYC Climate Resilience Design Guidelines v2.0 The launch of RELi 2.0 Of note, RELi 2.0

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. And New York, the largest city in North America, tackled resilience with the NYC Climate Resilience Design Guidelines v2.0 The launch of RELi 2.0 Of note, RELi 2.0

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Resilience is the Future of Real Estate and USGBC Spells it RELi

Green Building Law Update

Accepting that we construct buildings to provide shelter, how do you build resilience features into your next project? offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. is similar to LEED in format with certification by GBCI based on a point system.

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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available

Green Building Law Update

is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Requirements also are updated for construction waste management and for life-cycle assessment. Construction and Plans for Operation : Requirements related to environmental impacts associated with idling construction vehicles are updated.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

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When working in hazardous conditions, the proper work gear is fundamental as the first line of defense against the hazards of any profession. Hand stitch construction. Full welt construction. The Rain Forest work boot is certified as 100% made-in-America and as Berry-compliant. These boots come with EH certification.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Over the next three years, the company will invest $60 million in new construction and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. From the March/April 2014 issue.