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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

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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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City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification

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Read: City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification at BusinessFacilities.com. The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve LEED Gold status under the USGBC's more stringent LEED v4.1 rating system.

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USGBC: Free LEED certification for projects in new markets

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Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root. In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S.

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Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers

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Women are largely underrepresented in the skilled trades, but Nora El-Khouri Spencer, founder of the Hope Renovations nonprofit, seeks to change that with more inclusive education and training resources. Education + Training. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 10:38. We want to make it as easy for them as possible.". Women in Construction.

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New designation launched to streamline LEED review process

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The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects.

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Parking structures group launches LEED-type program for parking garages

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Responding to the growing desire for more livable communities and rising concern about our planet, the Green Parking Council (GPC), an affiliate of the International Parking Institute (IPI), launched the Green Garage Certification program. The program is the parking industry equivalent of the U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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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. Our state is on the cutting edge of public education reform and tort reform.