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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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LEED Certified Residential Building is Now the Law in Key West

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On November 6, the City Commission of Key West, Florida unanimously adopted Ordinance 13-19 establishing LEED Certified level certification or Florida Green Building Coalition Bronze level certification as a prerequisite to all residential construction.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. This unique technology package enhances the home’s sustainability. . Sustainable LEED Gold Home on a Hillside. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00. Winners of the U.S. Advertisement. .

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined. Replacing the 2015 edition (.

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

Green Building Law Update

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. But draw your own conclusions: This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation.

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Green Building is Now the Law in Dallas

Green Building Law Update

Dallas is one of the first major cities in the nation to implement comprehensive mandatory green building standards for both all new residential and commercial construction. Single family residential may also meet the minimum requirements of ICC 700. Lots must be designed so that at least 70% of the built environment is permeable.

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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive

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for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. Sec 901.4.1.4. Sec 1001.3.2

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