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Army To Continue Pursuing LEED Gold and Platinum

Green Building Law Update

Back in December 2011, GBLU reported on legislation that banned the Department of Defense from pursuing LEED Gold or Platinum certification. After giving a green building legal presentation at the American Society of Military Engineers in Fort Leonard Wood last month, I had a chance to talk to contractors about the LEED ban.

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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

Building Information Management

Finding 1: The committee did not identify any research studies that conducted a traditional benefit-cost analysis to determine the long-term net present value savings, return on investment, or long-term payback related to the use of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, 2011, and the LEED or Green Globes green building certification systems. .

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Best Hearing Protection for Chainsaw Use

Work Gearz

Our top overall choice is Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs because we appreciated the NRR of 37 dB. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs Earmuffs 37 dB Many color options, Padded, foldable Plastic, metal, foam. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs. Certification. Type or source of the Noise.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The number of STEM degrees and certificates conferred at state system colleges and universities reach a record high in the last academic year with more than 6,000 students receiving degrees and certificates in STEM disciplines, a 28-percent increase over the last five years.”. OK is home to the largest U.S. programs.

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5 Best Chemical Resistant Work Boots

Work Gearz

While not all chemicals may be toxic or present the same level of danger, there is a sufficient number in numerous industrial settings to warrant extreme prudence when choosing appropriate protective gear. Chemicals present hazards in various forms. This testing uses three or more chemicals for certification purposes.

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Gearing Up for the New Year!

Construction Dive

In preparation for potential challenges, the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has created a task force to defend Snyder’s action. ” The new laws could encounter legal challenges, and eventually there may be a ballot proposal to repeal the laws. Michigan is the 24th state to approve legislation of this sort.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Alignment of education, industry and government within cybersecurity, and the ability to collaborate across these sectors, presents the city’s most significant opportunity for industry development. San Antonio’s cybersecurity industry is mature and growing stronger.