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Army Abandons LEED Certification

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Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED. The Army is abandoning LEED certification.

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

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The fact is that FEDRAMP can and has harmed efficient federal sector stewardship of the built environment. 2 There a total of 459 companies in the world who have achieved FedRAMP certification. As a result, there is a misunderstanding as to how and if these requirements provide benefit.

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Energy-Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certification Systems Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Major Renovations -2103

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2011, and the LEED or Green Globes green building certification systems. . 2011 may need to be selectively adopted if use of this standard is to be cost effective in the DOD operating environment. . 2010, ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011, Finding 2: There is some limited evidence to indicate that provisions within ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

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Is the goal to achieve certification from a green building rating system? • was founded in 1995 to, among other things, promote voluntary product and industry programs that support safe, healthy, and sustainable environments. FloorScore certification for indoor environmental quality.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

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6 Best Over-Prescription Safety Glasses for Work

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They boast ANSI Z87 and OHSA rating certification meaning they are approved for numerous professions and workplace environments. . They meet the ANSI safety certification standards for Z87.1 Safety glasses are your primary line of defense to ward off eye injuries. Safety certification. certification.

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4 Best Safety Vest for Construction

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HIGH VISIBILITY AND 360° REFLECTIVITY: Black Body Safety Vest with FOUR 2 inches wide Highly Reflective Dual Tone Retro-Reflective Strips covering the Shoulders, the Chest and the Back, she will provide a 360°degree retro-reflective light waves during the daylight and low light environment. This includes rain, snow, and fog.

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