Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

FITWEL, a cost effective, high impact, health promoting building certification, may be the best thing since sliced bread. The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. In the in the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2012

Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. The Army is abandoning LEED certification. Less than one month later, the Army has announced it is abandoning LEED certification. in lieu of pursuing LEED certification.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2023

Design and construction, appliances, and major features all play a role in a home's energy efficiency, so buyers attuned to issues related to home performance have plenty to consider when shopping for a new home. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2017

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Designed as part of the Living Building Challenge , the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College is a self-sustaining structure. Cost: $371.5 Kern Center.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Concrete admixtures can also optimize the production process for sustainability. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:43. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Stok

APRIL 26, 2021

San Francisco/Denver (April 27, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces Devon Bertram as Vice President of Sustainability Consulting. Devon Bertram, VP of Sustainability Consulting, Stok. Stok is reimagining the built environment. ABOUT STOK.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

ACI certification builds concrete wisdom. If you visit the American Concrete Institute's (ACI) website , you'll soon learn why becoming ACI-certified for testing concrete is important, and necessary for building sound, safe, sustainable structures. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:38. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Green Building Council (USGBC), developers of the global LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification program, and Underwriter Laboratories (UL), the world’s leading safety and certification group, have announced an exclusive strategic partnership centered on building product transparency and occupant health and (..)

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Stok

OCTOBER 12, 2021

San Francisco (October 12, 2021) – We’re thrilled to share that Uber’s Mission Bay World Headquarters has been honored in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards in the Real Estate category. The 10th anniversary of the awards recognizes people, teams, and companies that transform businesses, organizations, and society through design.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. who incorporated it into some LEED credits.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 27, 2014

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability, a world-class “living lab” that represents Rochester Institute of Technology’s ongoing commitment to the environment, has been certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum by the U.S. frontpage'

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. Photo by Robert Pepple, Pepple Photography/courtesy of Rockfon. fire protection.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Product and Material Selection.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 29, 2014

DD Green is a green building certification program that will assist franchisees build sustainable, energy efficient restaurants. To be recognized as a DD Green restaurant, a franchisee will follow a five stage program during the planning, design and construction of a store. 7th Street in Long Beach, California.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga. The CODE Building in Charlottesville, Va.,

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.

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Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

One of these changes has been the push for increased transparency into the environmental and health impacts of materials, and also the drive for manufacturers to optimize their chemical and sustainability profiles. Several green building rating systems are steering the demand for transparency, such as LEED v4 and v4.1, WELL v2, and LBC v3.1

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

The International WELL Building Institute “believes that buildings should be developed with health and wellness at the center of design.” The IWBI is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and wellbeing through the built environment. Green Building Council’s LEED certification program.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The next thing you might be contacting your lawyer about could be your potentially over-inflated sustainability claims. ICE’s report says accurate emissions reporting must become integral in the design of major infrastructure if private finance is to help fund green projects.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Common data environment (CDE) and standard data architectures (CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, Omniclass) – Locally researched and shared/common line item unit price database. Ongoing REQUIRED training and certification. Continuous improvement (not being satisfied with the status quo). Shared risk/reward. Financial transparency.

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Stok

JULY 15, 2020

Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. Who should care? Emergency Preparedness Programs.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

As people become more aware of the harm and dangers caused by climate change, businesses and individuals alike are believed to be starting to make the switch to sustainable practices. You can do your part by designing an energy-efficient building. Airtightness can only be achieved if design details are considered early on.

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Stok

MAY 25, 2021

Once again, Living Future 2021 convened a brilliant group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss the intersection of climate, health, and equity in the built environment. Certification – measure progress and share outcomes. Certification – measure progress and share outcomes. ENERGY SYSTEM. Commitment – set firm goals.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

“ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability. Design for long life and adaptability. The journey towards efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, carbon literacy, and LEAN process is not easy. Conclusion.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 11, 2020

Bowdoin College’s Roux Center for the Environment, Brunswick, Maine, utilized silicone-glazed, fire-rated steel curtain wall to create transparency and promote occupant well-being. Along with sustainable aesthetics, the center sought to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. The project received the Living Building Challenge certification in 2021 by meeting rigorous sustainability standards.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

It is a given that each year Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for networking with others across the environmental industrial complex and for learning about what is new from the U.S. a GBCI rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design. The state of LEED is strong. Green Building Council.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2014

Much has changed, but much has remained the same, in the arena of green building law mandates since March 18,2002, when the city of Normal, Illinois enacted Ordinance 4825, the first ever mandatory green building law, requiring LEED certification in the Central Business District for public or private new construction of over 7,500 square feet.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building design reflects Hertz’s global branding and mission to be “employer of choice.” The LEED-certified headquarters building design incorporates the key elements of Hertz’s global rebranding initiative. . The post Hertz Announces Worldwide Headquarters Campus Design appeared first on Business Facilities.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The good news for construction industry professionals is that with options like stone wool rigid insulation, design does not have to be sacrificed to meet the demands for increased performance. It helps to reduce heat transfer and thermal bridging, and create a more comfortable indoor environment for occupants.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment. What inspired you to enter the design challenge? . Two key initiatives include: . Read their insights, below! .

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Building Information Management

MARCH 12, 2013

Efficient project delivery methods such as JOC, Job Order Contracting, and SABER are an important element in the renovation, repair and sustainability of facilities. The additional incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings are relatively small when compared to total life-cycle costs.

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