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Army Abandons LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

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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AEMP Certifies First Department of Defense Green Fleet

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The 49 th Logistics Readiness Squadron Holloman Air Force Base (49 LRS) is the first Department of Defense fleet to be recognized as a Gold-certified Green Fleet by AEMP. Our Airmen have been striving to ensure our unit stays at the forefront of technology and environmental stewardship,” said Gabriel Hage, chief master sergeant, 49 LRS.'

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An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

The RFQ was set aside entirely for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and assigned NAICS code 238290, Other Building Equipment. In short, because Sanford had not raised these defenses at the Area Office, Sanford could not raise them at OHA for the first time on appeal. The non-awardee, Caldaia Controls, Inc.,

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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Project owners or GCs will want a certificate of insurance proving that you have your own liability insurance. . Finally, the GC’s policy won’t provide any coverage for tools, equipment or vehicles. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Tool or equipment floaters.

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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available

Green Building Law Update

Fenestration orientation requirements were updated based on new research, as well as changes and updates made to equipment efficiency tables, ENERGYSTAR references and continuous air-barrier requirements. 2013, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, including revised building envelope provisions.

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6 Best Over-Prescription Safety Glasses for Work

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Pro-tective Equip Safety Goggles for Over Glasses Glass Rubber UV protection, ANSI Z87.1 They boast ANSI Z87 and OHSA rating certification meaning they are approved for numerous professions and workplace environments. . Pro-tective Equip Safety Goggles for Over Glasses. Protective Equip Safety Goggles Over Glasses.

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AAR Announces 500 New Jobs In Lake Charles, LA

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million to reimburse capital investments in tooling and other equipment at Chennault needed to support AAR Corp.’s Most of the funds will be allocated to basic instructional equipment (e.g., Most of the funds will be allocated to basic instructional equipment (e.g., s expanded operation. The State will provide $3.7