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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Localized Sourcing.

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Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction 179D: What Owners Need to Know

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The e nergy efficient commercial building tax deduction (IRS 179D ) is a simple way for building owners to make the most of their investment in high-performance real estate. 179D is a tax deduction for energy efficient equipment installed in a commercial building that reduces the energy cost by 25-50% in comparison to an ASHRAE 90.1

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GreenPoint Rated goes national: what multifamily developers need to know

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Build It Green, the organization that administers GreenPoint Rated, has yet to release a national green standards comparison. Programs like LEED and WELL both offer more flexibility, as they have rating systems for both residential and commercial spaces. Certification process. Pricing and value.

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

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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 Census data, and includes commercial and institutional green building projects certified throughout 2015. square feet of certified space per resident.

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Job Order Contract

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Regional, on-site, and virtual hands-on training and certification for all job order contract participants. Specifications – Industry standard commercial construction specifications can be provided as needed and are organized by CSI Masterformat. Job Order Contracting Products and Services. Custom line items are also available.

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Job Order Contract

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Regional, on-site, and virtual hands-on training and certification for all job order contract participants. Specifications – Industry standard commercial construction specifications can be provided as needed and are organized by CSI Masterformat. Job Order Contracting Products and Services. Custom line items are also available.

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4 Best Dust Masks for Woodworking

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If you just need to cut some wood with a standard electric saw in your home workshop, the amount of time you are exposed to dust will be reduced in comparison to a professional carpenter who may spend eight to ten hours in a woodworking shop and will undoubtedly be producing lots of wood dust. Safety Certification. respirator masks.