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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy. Why a certificate of insurance matters. If you rent storage or office space from a building owner, they may ask for a COI before you sign a lease. Related: 9 Common Insurance Policies in Construction.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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A clear path to acquiring or leasing the property must be identified and documented. However, many rural sites will also be able to achieve this certification and be competitive with sites in this and other certification programs. The ECD began looking intently at developing a site certification program in August 2011.

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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

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As I started thinking about the broader implications of the Solyndra collapse, I could not help but draw parallels to a similar federally-funded green project that has not panned out as expected: Destiny USA. Furthermore, it appears that the building itself will not be obtaining LEED certification.

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M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

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For building owners and operators, obtaining tenant consumption may be difficult without a mechanism requiring it like green lease language. Confirm that the strategy is implemented throughout the design process by reviewing drawings, the sequence of operation, and specifications. Design] Develop a monitoring strategy and plan.

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AEE WEST 2023: Building Performance Monitoring

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For building owners and operators, obtaining tenant consumption may be difficult without a mechanism requiring it like green lease language. Confirm that the strategy is implemented throughout the design process by reviewing drawings, the sequence of operation, and specifications. Design] Develop a monitoring strategy and plan.

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GRESB Results: A Guide to Interpreting and Improving Your Score

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The end of summer is drawing near and that can mean only one thing. But as the summer creeps on and September 1 draws near, the excitement and anticipation grows. But as the summer creeps on and September 1 draws near, the excitement and anticipation grows. GRESB results are ready! Finally, you get the courage and hit submit.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program.

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