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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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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. Localized Sourcing.

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Wernick Hire units awarded green accolade

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Wernick Hire’s Greenspace Sureguard units have achieved a generic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘A’*. A week’s comparison for same units found a typical saving of 226 kWh of electric and 43.98kg of carbon. This rating will help their clients lower their carbon footprint and also reduce their energy bills.

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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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Green Business Certification, Inc. announces 2016 LEED Fellows

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Green Business Certification Inc. This year’s 24 LEED Fellows exemplify a diverse array of achievements and contributions to the green building community. . Deshmukh, General Manager and Head—Energy Efficiency, Schneider Electric India. 2016 LEED Fellows: Jim Chidester, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Batson Inc.

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What You Can Say about RECs is Regulated by the FTC

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The guidance from the FTC is not new, but as renewable energy becomes more prevalent, increasingly businesses are making claims about their green energy. Among the relevant language in the Green Guides is, §260.15 In describing LEED credit NC-v4 EAc7: Green power and carbon offsets , a U.S.

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Renewable Energy Claim is Deceptive

Green Building Law Update

But it is suggested that the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § Key to the Green Guides are the examples. The manufacturer’s claim is therefore deceptive.

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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available

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Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Requirements for stormwater management are enhanced, and new requirements added for bicycle parking and for preferred parking for low-emission, hybrid and electric vehicles.

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