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Arlington County is the First to Adopt Incentives Tied to LEED Version 4

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floor area ratio (FAR) bonus density in exchange for obtaining a LEED Silver certification. Since the first LEED bonus density project was approved, 96 buildings have been approved by the County and of those, 56 have agreed to achieve LEED certification. FAR bonus for LEED Silver certification; 0.35

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

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Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Drafting contract for general contractor on large project pursuing LEED certification. Reviewing, considering and revising an enhanced commissioning scope. 03:50 p.m.

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COVID-19 workplace updates: financial & environmental impact

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As our industry dives deeper into designing and operating workplaces to protect occupant health, we can’t lose sight of another global public health crisis that buildings play an undeniable role in: climate change. Size of PV system that would need to be installed to directly offset the increase (in kW DC per 1,000 SF of building).

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

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The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Mid-Atlantic Region and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are collaborating to design and construct the SSA’s new National Support Center in Urbana, MD. The SSA awarded the contract to design and build the new data center to Hensel Phelps Construction, a Colorado-based general contractor.

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Green Building is Now the Law in Dallas

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Lots must be designed so that at least 70% of the built environment is permeable. Also deleted are the chapters for commissioning and causing the code to apply to alterations of existing buildings. Single family residential may also meet the minimum requirements of ICC 700. Dallas Green IGCC LEED Local Government building'

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

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for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs.

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