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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings. And there is Cornell University’s 250 foot tall 26 story high rise under construction on Roosevelt Island that may be the tallest and biggest Passive building.

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Vicki Worden on the New Green Globes and Her Commitment to the Mission

Green Building Law Update

We spoke after the public comment period commenced on the GBI’s revision to its Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings that forms the basis for the current version of Green Globes for New Construction. The comment period runs through October 26, 2015.

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FEATURE STORY: Ringing The Bell For Growth

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett (Photo: commonwealthfoundation.org, greenbiz.com). Pennsylvania’s chief executive has stepped forward several times to announce mega-projects which promise to drive job creation and technology development in the Commonwealth for years to come. “The By Jack Rogers . Tom Corbett is on a roll.

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States Requiring OSHA 10/30 Hour Training

Safety Services Company

The 10 or 30-hour training programs are in-depth certification plans, created by OSHA and administered by government authorized trainers. All on-site employees, working on publicly funded (including state, or local municipality) projects of $100,000 or more, must complete the OSHA 10-Hour Construction course prior to beginning work.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

Work Gearz

This committee started in Pennsylvania, which is where the headquarters are located. Today, it is known as ASTM International with offices across the globe including one in Washington DC. This later led to a full-blown organization that focused on improving sectors of engineering, construction, manufacturing, and industries.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The Apple manufacturing facility will create 700 jobs with average salaries of $45,000 as well as 1,300 construction jobs, creating an overall economic impact for the region of $1.33 Additional phases over the next five years will add 600,000 square feet of sound stages as well as more workshop/office space for production companies.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring.