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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

Numbers are hard to come by and made even more difficult during the pandemic, but a recent presentation to the World Bank estimated more than 2 Billion tonnes of solid waste (. Their ideas never scaled and much of their work was transferred to the Green Building Certification Inc., No company should claim to be Zero Waste.

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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

Constructonomics

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. A building can still be energy efficient and save money without being LEED certified, but certification often opens the door to even more benefits.

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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021

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Centered around the theme of inclusion and unity, the 15th annual Living Future conference showcased big ideas across the realms of public policy, private sector leadership, and community-driven solutions to the most pressing challenges in real estate. Certification – measure progress and share outcomes. Policies include setting a U.S.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15. Now the data already recorded for the EnEV certificate can be used as the basis for a building eco-balance. In addition, materials are saved and as a result, construction is more sustainable and more resource-efficient. Robotics: colleagues with muscles of steel 13.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? GSA earned the highest rating in all categories in the 2011 sustainability scorecard released from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Austin is becoming well known for its development of mobile Internet technology, the technology that is rapidly changing how people access the Internet and communicate with friends, bank and make purchases. We have built this community to be sustainable at every level. Array Technologies, Inc., Another Green Grid Initiative is the $1.5