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Maryland Reverting to Certifiable In Lieu of Certified Green Building

Green Building Law Update

Existing State Finance and Procurement Section 4-809(f) was amended adding new section (6), providing in relevant part, the Maryland Green Building Council shall: (6) Develop guidelines for new public school buildings to achieve the equivalent of the current version of. New public school buildings pursuing third party certification (e.g.,

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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

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In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. A building can still be energy efficient and save money without being LEED certified, but certification often opens the door to even more benefits.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Accounting & Finance. You need to be a certified LEED contractor, which means you’ll need to study for and take the certification test. LEED Certification and Construction Software. So what exactly does getting LEED certification have to do with business management or even construction software? foundation.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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Chamber of Commerce Foundation currently ranks OK 16th among states for STEM job growth; Gov. billion expansion of its nitrogen plant in Enid, Garfield County approved the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to expand water demand for Enid residents and the plant. The governor also hosts an annual STEM Summit.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Business Facilities

It helps to create an ideal environment for business expansion through leverage of the region’s high-tech base, along with resources and support from local universities, private foundations, regional development organizations, federal, state and local government, and industry. of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Dept.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. Through the Career Readiness Certificate program, potential employees are evaluated and tested so that your business can identify and qualify the most skilled workers.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Investing in infrastructure that lays the foundation for economic growth, including water and sewer infrastructure; these infrastructure challenges have been identified as impediments to investment in an area with otherwise strong growth potential. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Southeast U.S.

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