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New Sustainable Projects Exhibit in 2017 AIA Contract Documents

Green Building Law Update

And while each of the core sets of documents are updated every 10 years, what is most significant about this update is the new AIA Document E204™ – 2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit. The use of an exhibit for sustainable projects is new. This is a dramatic and significant evolution in the contracts for green building.

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High-performance air- and water-resistive barriers deliver improved sustainability

Construction Specifier

By Richard Martens Sustainability is a complex topic in all fields; every initiative seeking to improve sustainability brings both improvements and setbacks. These challenges play out across the construction industry. Within modern construction, there is an exception to the inherent complexity of sustainability comparisons.

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The Next Generation in Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Industry Innovators  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. At Autodesk, part of our mission is to create a better industry for today and tomorrow. It may be used to cover expenses to support training such as tuition, books, safety equipment, uniforms, lab fees, transportation, certification fees, or childcare.

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5 Best Practices Of Energy Efficient Buildings

Construction Marketing

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. This movement is said to be currently being applied to many premises that are present in a large span of industries. You’re not alone though.

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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

Before being pulled, the proposed LEED 2012 rating system went through a lengthy, unexpected vetting process, culminating in a fourth draft. The USGBC has also been stuck in a long standing siege with the wood industry. The USGBC long ago selected FSC wood as the anointed certification for wood products.

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Vicki Worden on the New Green Globes and Her Commitment to the Mission

Green Building Law Update

“Professionally, I learned early in my career from people who applied the concept of stewardship to everything they do – whether it’s volunteer leadership, politics, the environment or industry.”. All of which gives her street cred in the green building industrial complex. Leave it in a better way than you found it.”.

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LEED is the Tool to Restrict Water Use in This Town

Green Building Law Update

With the Town water system running out of water, the Town created a Groundwater Conservation District “encouraging environmentally sensitive and sustainable ‘green’ design and construction methods, minimizing impervious surface, maximizing groundwater recharge and protecting the aquifer.”