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Vikki Hackett, the organizer

The Korte Company

I’m very, very organized. Her personality is ideal for construction, where organizing a ton of people and resources around one goal creates such amazing things. The Korte Company appreciates organized, hardworking and dedicated people. She then spent 18 months at a bank, but knew she needed to get back into construction.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

Levelset

A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy. Why a certificate of insurance matters. You may secure funding for equipment through a bank or other lender. Even though a COI may expire, tracking those certificates still holds value.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. EDGE was created by the International Finance Corporation, one of five organizations that comprise the World Bank Group.

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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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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. EDGE was created by the International Finance Corporation, one of five organizations that comprise the World Bank Group.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Education • MBA, Leadership Concentration, Liberty University • BA, Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Postbaccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. .

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Attorney General recently issued an opinion concluding that the placement of a protective easement on an already existing forest, as opposed to intentionally created or restored forest, does not qualify for forest mitigation banking. million in the State budget for tree plantings on public and private land. Septic Systems.

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