Business Facilities

APRIL 6, 2022

In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.

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BD+C

JANUARY 31, 2018

Green Building Council (USGBC) released the annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The list ranks states in terms of certified square feet per resident in 2017.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Site Sustainability : All site requirements are now mandatory, with prescriptive and performance options moved to the mandatory requirements. ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014,

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

Luckily, new alternatives to traditional reinforcement are becoming more present in the market and the steel industry is making strides to build more sustainably. In North America, the main standard for stainless steel rebar is ASTM A955/A955M, Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Stainless-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 4, 2013

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. And DoD is USGBC’s largest customer. On October 25, 2013, the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

In an environment of green building standards, rating systems, and codes, it is the republishing of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 When many consider green building they do so in terms of rating systems like LEED or Green Globes and codes like the IgCC or CalGreen. ASHRAE Codes and Regulations Globes Green IGCC LEED building'

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, completed the sale of $250 million of “green building bonds” on May 14, 2014. ” Only days before the green building bond sale, on May 12, 2014, Regency was honored by the U.S. Green building bonds are a new investment vehicle in the U.S.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 30, 2021

Rusal America has joined Neighborhood 91, a development focused on additive manufacturing at Pittsburgh International Airport’s Innovation Campus. Read: Rusal America Joins Neighborhood 91 Additive Manufacturing Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

government is investing $300 billion to update building codes and support sustainable construction, and expanding tax credits as incentives for energy-efficient construction. Learn more about how GCP solutions can help you achieve your sustainability goals and benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act. . by approximately 40% by 2030.

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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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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2019

Admixtures and sustainability. Cement additives and concrete admixtures are construction chemicals that reliably improve the sustainability of a broad range of cement-based systems. Another way that water reducers can be employed to increase sustainability is by using less cement content or more SCMs in the concrete. .

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Sustainability Concrete Life Cycle Products 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 5, 2017

Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings. And this is a particularly important Project Committee impacting nearly all corners of green building. provides a “total building sustainability package” to design, build and operate green buildings. ASHRAE Standard 90.1

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Stok

OCTOBER 27, 2021

With a goal of accelerating the adoption of sustainable and equitable real estate solutions, sustainability and high-performance building services provider Stok has published The Sustainable Real Estate Program Handbook.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2020

This evening an ordinance will be introduced in the Baltimore City Council to adopt the 2018 International Green Construction Code. In the realm of green building this is a big deal. The existing green building code mandates that nearly all newly constructed or extensively modified building must be certified green.

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BD+C

MAY 16, 2014

Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced the opening of the application period for the expanded 2014 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program.

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Green Housing Banking Sustainability 63

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 8, 2020

This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that with green building practices companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of investor demands for more disclosure. Make no mistake, there is no U.S. Such offers no good guidance for U.S. best practices.

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Pro Builder

MAY 31, 2023

Still, the report finds that even low-cost sustainable upgrades can result in yearly savings of $200 on electricity bills. The number one question we hear from consumers is where to start,” says Nicole Staple, head of market partnerships at Rewiring America.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Zurich North America's new $400 million headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., sets new standards for both employee wellness and environmental sustainability.

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BD+C

MAY 27, 2014

The Architectural Team, a master planning and architectural design firm specializing in multifamily housing and sustainable design, has announced the completion of 129 residential units for Phase II of The Homes at Old Colony. Body Image: read more.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As far back as 2008, NAHB has supported policy that encourages energy efficiency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and improves sustainability of the nation’s housing by focusing on market-driven strategies that encourage resource efficiency while preserving housing affordability. Resources for Sustainability and Disaster Recovery.

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Natural Building

JULY 31, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Haitian Wisdom.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The American Security Project (ASP) has released a key report regarding the choices America faces regarding energy production and consumption. It predicts that 2014 will be a year of continued upheaval for America’s energy system and lays out the choices that our nation faces in ensuring that the vitality of the U.S.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Haitian Wisdom.

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Green Sustainability Architecture United States 40

Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2013

Jerry Yudelson predicts the top green building trends in the year ahead. — Green building and sustainability consultant Jerry Yudelson releases his annual list of “Top 10 Megatrends” for the green building industry. Yudelson said, “It looks like a good year ahead for the green building industry.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2015

Trillion reported their environmental, social and governance information to Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). A relative newcomer, the GRESB real estate assessment is becoming recognized as the global standard for portfolio level sustainability reporting in the real estate sector. Green Building Council.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

For the uninitiated GRESB assesses the sustainability performance of real estate and infrastructure portfolios worldwide. GRESB’s stated “mission is to enhance and protect shareholder value by assessing and empowering sustainability practices in the real asset sector.”. Green Building Council, Inc.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. 10:07 AM.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2013

Jerry Yudelson predicts the top green building trends in the year ahead. — Green building and sustainability consultant Jerry Yudelson releases his annual list of “Top 10 Megatrends” for the green building industry. Yudelson said, “It looks like a good year ahead for the green building industry.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 28, 2023

Panasonic Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR qpurcell Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:01 Panasonic today announced Panasonic Eco Systems North America , a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

To truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry,” says Barry Giles, CEO of BRE America. “BRE Green building has never emphasized the social equity component of the triple bottom line.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is proud to announce that Paul Bertram, Kingspan''s Director of Environment and Sustainability, has been nominated to be a member of the Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Building''s Consensus Body as Vice Chair of the Energy Committee. Exclude Content: Yes. read more'

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2022

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs. An example of the different layers of a green roof. Green roofs are multi-taskers.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s By selectively bundling existing sustainable and regenerative guidelines with RELi’s groundbreaking credits for emergency preparedness, adaptation, and community vitality, RELi 2.0 The launch of RELi 2.0 s newest rating system, RELi 2.0 Of note, RELi 2.0 not RELi’s 500 year storm).

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs. An example of the different layers of a green roof. Green roofs are multi-taskers.

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Management Sewer Green San Francisco 52

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Green Building Council is expanding its LEED for Cities and Communities program with a new $500,000 grant from Bank of America. Read: 20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Haitian Wisdom.

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