BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Green-procurement policies or green-building mandates can help accelerate the adoption of green-building practices, according to research by Timothy Simcoe and Michael Toffel. read more.

Green 66

Green Certification Procurement California 66

Natural Building

APRIL 12, 2012

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. April 12, 2012.

Sustainability 49

Sustainability Architecture Green Los Angeles 49

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 26, 2016

Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC ’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications representing 3.43 as the epicenter of green building.

Illinois 40

Illinois Green Colorado Virginia 40

BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

When complete, the nine-acre structure will mimic daylight filtering through a forest, and travelers will find respite from a stressful day in transit as they walk through green spaces featuring living trees and native Oregon foliage throughout the terminal. The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Atlanta, Ga.

Environment 64

Environment Design Los Angeles Washington 64

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

While we all have been focused on the Presidential election results, cannabis law reform won in eight out of the nine states where it was on the ballot, from California to Massachusetts, on November 8, making clear the that the public is ready to put the harsh prohibitionist pot policies of the past behind us. Nearly one quarter of U.S.

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Organization Certification Claims Sustainability 120

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

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. Timber Framing.

California 40

California Green Sustainability Architecture 40

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market.

Housing 120

Housing Green America New York City 120

Natural Building

MARCH 5, 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. Living Walls.

Sustainability 65

Sustainability Green Architecture Portland 65

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

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. Living Walls.

Architecture 56

Architecture Sustainability Green Permits 56

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 5, 2015

While much attention was given last week to California Governor Jerry Brown’s executive order, in response to that state’s long running drought, seeking to reduce overall water use by 25%, there may be more to be learned from how the small Town of Hampstead in Maryland responded to its own water crisis in 2008.

Commissioning 120

Commissioning Green Maryland Drafting 120

Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

.” The program is already reaping benefits for workforce provider groups targeting disadvantaged workers across the Los Angeles region, including Homeboy Industries’ Solar Installation Training and Certification Program, the L.A. ” Click this link— la_solar —to download the report.

Los Angeles 46

Los Angeles California Equity Commercial 46

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.

Equity 120

Equity Green Sustainability California 120

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Green Building Council issued a LEED Interpretation in 2018 ruling, “smoking of cannabis is considered a form of smoking for the purposes of both the interior and exterior smoking provisions of the LEED Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control.”. Does it promote sustainability focused practices in the building industry?

District of Columbia 226

District of Columbia Legal Green Residential 226

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 22, 2021

The “Social” components of ESG are among least measured factors in corporate sustainability despite being among the most impactful. As an option, we can further assist them with an independent third party certification to mitigate any risk in showcasing their ethical sourcing credentials.

Legal 177

Legal Risk Sustainability California 177

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design. markets: Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Houston; Seattle; South Florida; and Southern California.

Atlanta 52

Atlanta Chicago Green Residential 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The key to that positive change resides in the same place in California it did in North Dakota—buried more than a mile underground in the middle of a huge shale deposit. Thus far, California hasn’t dived head-first into an embrace of fracking. Source: Energy Information Administration based on data from various studies.

California 47

California Sacramento Zoning Los Angeles 47

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

There has been little litigation to date, but as far back as 2016 we wrote a blog post about “net zero energy” in California, False Advertising Claims over Net Zero and LEED Certified Homes. For years, in our sustainability law practice, we have assisted businesses manage carbon asset risk. yes, this blog will continue).

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Risk Claims Legal Agreement 156

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

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). 2 B Green Profitably.

Consulting 55

Consulting Green Architecture Sustainability 55

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Kaylee Smith , 29, VP Sales and Marketing, Southern California, Landsea Homes, Irvine, Calif. Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Certifications • Arkansas Contractors License. Education • BA, Business Administration, University of California, Riverside. Carla Ramalho , 31, Product Manager, WernerCo.,

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

of BIM (2009) and Green BIM (2010). Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. Phil Wirdzek is the founding president and executive director of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). During his career at the U.S. from Stanford University.

BIM 45

BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

of BIM (2009) and Green BIM (2010). Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. Phil Wirdzek is the founding president and executive director of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). During his career at the U.S. from Stanford University.

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 22, 2016

Participants are leveraging the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) to measure and close the skills gap—and building common frameworks that link, align and match their workforce development efforts.”. According to ACT, the program “empowers states, regions and counties with data, process and tools that drive economic growth.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2021

But there is guidance out there and I have been advising companies to look to Europe and the EU Parliament requirement that by the end of 2020 EU member public companies must have published their policies on integration of sustainability risks. Theirs is a watered down definition of “sustainability risks. Recent U.S. best practices.

Regulation 156

Regulation Claims Risk Legal 156

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 23, 2012

California-based software development company, Smith Micro Software, has established a significant presence in the Pittsburgh region. 2 in renewable energy attractiveness, just behind California. In addition to solar technology, New Mexico has launched a Green Grid Initiative to develop a rapidly growing Smart Grid.

Kansas City 62

Kansas City Cleveland Austin Albuquerque 62

Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Products from California Closets, ClosetMaid, Glen Dimplex Americas, Halo, Kichler Lighting, and VintageView. Viatera quartz surfaces from LX Hausys combine superior strength, low maintenance, and sustainability in nearly 50 styles, ranging from classic Calacatta marble to concrete look-alikes. sustainable materials. .

Products 98

Products Electrical Design Chief Architect 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

He's dedicated to promoting biogenic building technologies and their widespread adoption in the industry, aiming to transform construction practices towards sustainability and innovation. Known for his charismatic presence and unwavering integrity, Zack invests relentlessly in establishing strong and enduring business partnerships.

Construction 116

Construction BIM Autodesk Innovation 116

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And today environmental groups are alleging greenwashing and intentional misrepresentation, including claims in contravention of the Federal Trade Commission Green Guides, targeting companies making ESG assertions. Recent U.S. case law underscores that ESG disclosures may be actionable if found to be materially false or misleading.

Legal 156

Legal Risk Green Claims 156

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 12, 2017

million square foot shopping mall located in Thousand Oaks, California, owned by Macerich is the first project achieve certification under the new BREEAM In-Use program for existing buildings. The Oaks is connected to the public transport network, providing customers with a range of sustainable transport alternatives.

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Certification Green Transportation Retail 180

Contractor Magazine

JUNE 7, 2012

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Green > Geothermal > Tom Huntington covering lots of ‘ground’ as new GEO chairman. “We’re working on similar reform in Illinois and Ohio, and support of various legislative efforts in California, Colorado, and other states,” he added.

Contractors 40

Contractors Organization Finance Green 40

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 5: Supporting sustainability at scale.

San Francisco 73

San Francisco Sustainability Atlanta Equity 73

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

We’ll continue to be quick on our feet to provide you with this reliable constant no matter the ups-and-downs of economic fortunes: that our annual Rankings Report will be the fairest and most accurate assessment of progress being made by the locations that are leaders in charting a path to sustainable growth in these troubled times.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2014

When shipping on land, Interstate 40 runs from North Carolina on the east to California on the west and runs straight through the middle of Arkansas. In this past year, the Vineland plant implemented parent company General Mills’ program to improve the environmental sustainability of its operations by 2015.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The sites include the Greene and Sumter Renewal Community, made up of both counties, the Mobile Renewal Community, which includes Prichard and a section of east Mobile, and the Southern Alabama Renewal Community, which includes Wilcox County and parts of Butler, Conecuh, Dallas, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Monroe and Perry Counties. CALIFORNIA.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75