Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations. Quality must take priority over price.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

A package of local government bills introduced on January 29th aim to ensure that Montgomery County, Maryland remains at the sustainability forefront. Bill 5-14 would require the County government to submit an analysis of “the social cost of carbon” with certain capital projects in the County capital budget.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. 03:50 p.m.

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Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Modern customers look for construction partners who can complete jobs on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. Budgeting Budgeting and cost control are essential components for the success of any construction business.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 6, 2022

The early phases of the design process, such as programming and planning efforts, are typically exercises to get the entire team on the same page concerning programmatic priorities and budget limitations. Additionally, these early phases should also be approached through a lens of sustainability. Do not overbuild.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. It is important to make clear there are very few instances of litigation involving substantive matters of green building.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. Green building laws generally follow one of three regulatory schemes.

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Green Certification Sustainability Life Cycle 120

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Development of the 2018 version of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now underway. Participating in this development process is hugely significant because as of this date there are 98,120 NGBS Green Certified Homes! The 2018 version of the NGBS will be the fourth iteration of this national residential standard.

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Green Residential Defense Drafting 120

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, the focus on sustainable living has increased. Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. Not only does it improve their reputation, but it also makes it easier to stay within budget.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Tenants are demanding sustainable facilities. Here’s how to get to the next level.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. from green buildings that were “high performance” because they had a low carbon footprint to, now, occupant well being and the resultant increased productivity.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2015

I had an opportunity some days ago to speak at length with Vicki Worden, the Executive Director of Green Building Initiative. Readers of this blog will be interested in what this thought leader in the green building movement has to say. All of which gives her street cred in the green building industrial complex.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There are a couple of different approaches to recycling to fit the project, crew, and budget. This applies to both green and brownfield sites, and also process fill materials onsite, using demo debris and rock from over-excavation. From a sustainable perspective, adaptive reuse minimizes the manufacturing of new materials.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2015

Baltimore City adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as an overlay to the City’s building, fire and related codes effective April 1, 2015. Policy making public officials have described that when the triennial code revisions are adopted there will also be changes to the new Green Code.

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2023, the construction industry saw significant developments, such as a downward trend in the commercial real estate market, a continued focus on sustainability, and the ongoing impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Green Building Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2012

In April 2010, the Department of Defense (“DOD”) issued a memorandum (“memo”) that altered the structure of the defense budgeting cycle, beginning with fiscal year (“FY”) 2012 budget.

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Natural Building

MAY 6, 2020

Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. They have worked on around 40 environmentally and economically sustainable projects so far. “As Tejesh Patil has always been fascinated by energy-efficient designs.

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Sustainability Housing Materials Electrical 52

Lets Build

MARCH 2, 2017

Green construction, or Green Building as many call it, has started attracting more and more attention during the last years. The concept behind green construction lies far beyond the creation of a building that doesn’t harm the environment. The True Value Of Green Construction. Better protection of the natural habitat.

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Green Construction Materials Resource 60

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Green Building Council’s LEED certification program. Delos has joined forces with the Green Business Certification Inc. per square foot in construction costs, which was about 1.74% premium on the overall construction budget to implement WELL. The WELL Building Standard is designed to complement and work seamlessly with the U.S.

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Green Los Angeles Certification Environment 120

Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

The most budget friendly and energy efficient home heating and cooling solution could be right beneath our feet, experts say. It’s a green energy source ready for us to use to heat and cool our buildings while potentially lowering our utility bills.”. Geothermal Heat Pumps Are the Cost-Effective Home Energy Sources of the Future.

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Washington Budgeting Budget Green 98

Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2022

Builders in the Southwest are using readily available materials like rammed earth and adobe brick in residential buildings, while others are testing out recycled materials and 3-D printing technology to complete projects on time and on budget. Green Projects. Building Materials. Manufacturers + Suppliers. Building Materials.

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Materials Los Angeles Budgeting Budget 98

Natural Building

MARCH 29, 2011

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.

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Green Sustainability Architecture Travel 61

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

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. July 22, 2011.

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Green Sustainability Architecture Housing 69

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 29, 2013

Japan, the United Kingdom, France, South Korea and China were also among the leading countries using tax as a tool to drive sustainable corporate behavior, according to the index. Key policy areas explored in the index include energy efficiency, water efficiency, carbon emissions, green innovations and green buildings.

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SAB Magazine

JUNE 25, 2013

Built 128 years ago on a tiny lot in downtown Toronto, the renewal of this 135m2 single-family residence revitalizes the urban fabric instead of razing it, incorporating as many sustainable systems and ideas as possible within a limited construction budget.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 25, 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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Sustainability Green Architecture United States 65

Contractor Magazine

JUNE 7, 2012

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Bath/Kitchen > Showers > Enforcement of showerhead standard prohibited by House Budget Bill. Enforcement of showerhead standard prohibited by House Budget Bill. The Croma C 100 Green Showerhead. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking.

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Budgeting Budget Housing Washington 48

BD+C

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Major changes to requirements regarding building envelope, lighting, mechanical and the energy cost budget are contained in the newly published energy standard from ASHRAE and IES. Exclude Content: Yes.

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Sustainability Budgeting Budget Green 74

Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2023

By Larry Peters When officials in Arlington, Virginia, initiated a project to revitalize Lubber Run Park—the county’s first, established in 1942—their first instinct was to maintain its green space. They proposed a design which placed the new Lubber Run Community Center at the heart of the green space.

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Arlington Green Concrete Virginia 57

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

Green, yellow or red values were assigned for seven (7) metrics, with no overall score.Oddly the Department of Energy scored to “reds” for poor reductions in fleet petroleum use and poor progress in developing sustainable buildings. The EPA and GSA score all greens… which is curious at best.

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Sustainability Security United States Tennessee 49

Lets Build

JULY 8, 2022

Further reading: Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction? While there’s still a high desire for well-built homes, we anticipate declining demand for retail space as consumer budgets shrink. Impact on construction budgets. Finally, we have to acknowledge construction cost increases due to COVID.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 7, 2021

More sustainability and standardisation. Sustainable and standardised processes under the spotlight. In the fight against climate change, construction has to offer a lot by reducing waste and by supporting projects that can pave the way for more sustainable societies. The use of a single source of truth. Integrated planning.

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Construction Project Management Plans Safety 174

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

We saw much-improved activity in shopping center construction – not necessarily the building of new malls, but in general commercial contractors working with landlords and developers on pre-construction services , such as commercial construction budgeting to help them propose attractive lease deals for new tenants. Low – Green building.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

Green Home Design Architect

MARCH 3, 2009

Green homes enjoy significant savings over conventional homes – but what makes a home green? Most important in building a green home is to hire professionals who are experts in the field. Ask what makes their show house green, as well as specific questions about the systems and materials in the home.

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Green Sustainability Environment Materials 40

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

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. Anonymous said.

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Architecture Green Sustainability IDEA 81