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Georgia's Legislation Banning LEED for State Buildings is Much Ado About Nothing

Green Building Law Update

Georgia General Assembly House Bill 255 is proof that the “wood wars” surrounding the LEED green building rating system continue to be waged. That Executive Order, having the import of not permitting use of LEED on Georgia state funded building, remains in place in Georgia. It is unlikely that the U.S.

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CertainTeed strengthens commitment to quality, achieves ISO 9001 certification at Georgia roofing plant

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CertainTeed Corporation has reached an important milestone in its quality management efforts — achieving globally recognized International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certification at its Peachtree City, Ga. roofing plant. read more. read more.

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Why Demo When You Can Deconstruct?

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While the obstacles are considerable, the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, offers an example of what’s possible. It achieved certification in April after a 12-month evaluation of its operations. Why Demo When You Can Deconstruct? Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:51.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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The project is targeting LEED® Platinum certification and Fitwel certification, which prioritizes occupant health by focusing on increasing physical activity, promoting occupant safety and creating a sense of well-being. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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Toyo Tire Breaks Ground For Expansion Of U.S. Manufacturing Plant And Warehouse

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The expansion will be responsible for creating 650 new jobs in the State of Georgia. This investment will result in the creation of 650 new jobs in theState of Georgia. In May 2009, TNA was named Georgia Manufacturer of the Year by the State of Georgia. Photo: Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc.).

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Copies of all required permits and certifications. How involved is management when an injury occurs? Effective management involvement and light duty programs can assist in injury recovery process. Require a face-to-face meeting with the contractor’s management team to review the documentation and your safety requirements.

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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. GEORGIA IS “MARKET READY”. Ready for Development in Georgia (Photo: Georgia.org). From the September/October 2013 issue . To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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