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Defense Authorization Act Lifts Ban on LEED Gold and Platinum

Green Building Law Update

President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. So, it is very good news for the U.S.

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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. We have entered a new era of green building policy.

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Georgia's Legislation Banning LEED for State Buildings is Much Ado About Nothing

Green Building Law Update

Georgia General Assembly House Bill 255 is proof that the “wood wars” surrounding the LEED green building rating system continue to be waged. That said, the specific bill is Much Ado About Nothing. It is unlikely that the U.S.

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

The Korte Company

With over 60 years of construction experience, The Korte Company has delivered hotel and housing facilities from coast to coast. Since then, KMC has served as a training facility, housed a Navy camp, hosted numerous dignitaries including General Dwight D. It will also house most of the base’s lodging administrative staff.

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The New American Home 2023: A Haven on the Hill

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Photos: Joel Gamble, Klassick Vizion Studios Outdoor Spaces That Live Large Nowhere is serenity better embraced in this year’s New American Home than in its expansive outdoor living areas, from a zen-like open-air courtyard at the home’s entry to a sprawling 2,000-square-foot deck and patio space along the back of the house.

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Deadline to Propose Changes to National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

Development of the 2018 version of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now underway. Participating in this development process is hugely significant because as of this date there are 98,120 NGBS Green Certified Homes! The 2018 version of the NGBS will be the fourth iteration of this national residential standard.

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

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A new $192-million data center will replace the existing National Computer Center located at the SSA Headquarters Campus in Woodlawn, MD, which houses computer operations essential to prompt and accurate payment of benefits to Americans. Green Building Council. SSA bought the Urbana site in late August 2011.