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FTC Cracks Down on Environmental Marketing Claims

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission announced six enforcement actions last week, including against companies that marketed supposedly biodegradable plastic rebar cap covers, plastic golf tees, and plastic shopping bags, as part of the agency’s ramped up crackdown on environmental claims. ECM Biofilms, Inc.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – Recommend Training

Building Information Management

And we highly recommend that ALL Federal departments and agencies with the funding and ability to pursue these certifications and degrees do so. For example Ene rgy 101 requires taking an exam and getting a certificate of completion. . Operations, Maintenance, and Commissioning. Large Facility/ Stand-­?alone Course Name.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – Recommend Training

Building Information Management

And we highly recommend that ALL Federal departments and agencies with the funding and ability to pursue these certifications and degrees do so. For example Ene rgy 101 requires taking an exam and getting a certificate of completion. . Operations, Maintenance, and Commissioning. Large Facility/ Stand-­?alone Course Name.

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

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The new data center will seek LEED Gold certification, and is scheduled to complete construction in late 2014. ODEC is currently working with the Cecil County government on the proposed project and will apply for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Maryland Public Service Commission this May.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Chatham County Commission. City of Philadelphia. Green Building Certification Institute. International Commissioning Engineers West, Inc. Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc. Commissioning WorCx. How can that be?

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal. Arkansas currently has 538 buildings and 311 sites available at www.ArkansasSiteSelection.com , a collaborative effort between the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Entergy Arkansas Inc. OSWEGO COUNTY: ACCESS WITH PROXIMITY AND CONVENIENCE. and New York City.