ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Green building revenue jumped in 2022 with more projects seeking third-party sustainability certifications. Federal spending and new carbon-cutting standards helped advance climate-friendly design, but Top 100 Green Design and Contracting firms say greater isn’t always greener when it comes to environmental impact.

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Green Design Certification Sustainability 88

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 9, 2019

In response to an act of the Maryland legislature in 2018, the state is proposing a watershed revamp of its current mandatory green building requirements for new public school buildings. without requiring an independent certification that the buildings have achieved the required standards.”.

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Maryland Green Certification Guidelines 168

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 4, 2020

At a time when the building industry is principally concerned with the impact of COVID-19 and the luster is off green building, the Montgomery County Council last Tuesday unanimously approved legislation “to accelerate the construction of highly energy efficient buildings and green retrofitting of existing buildings.”.

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Green Certification Maryland Commercial 177

The Constructor

OCTOBER 7, 2013

What is LEED certification? In the United States and in a number of other countries around the world, LEED certification is the recognized standard. Building Technology Buildings Green Buildings Green LEED LEED Certification Sustainable Building'

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Certification United States Green Sustainability 159

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Green construction isn’t new anymore. Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. Economic Benefits of Green Building. Green Building Council (USGBC), green building comes with clear environmental benefits.

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Green Certification Construction Viewpoint 158

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2018

On July 11 the Green Building Initiative launched the Green Globes Multifamily for New Construction and Green Globes Multifamily for Existing Buildings. Much of that market opportunity is driven by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac green financing programs. GBI is known for swiftness n third party certification.

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Green Certification Sustainability Finance 176

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2017

Our Portland, Oregon, headquarters is a LEED Gold certified building , and we’re committed to helping our customers reach LEED certification on projects as well. Green Building Council released data showing that global green building continues to double every three years. LEED certification submission. Plan LEED credits.

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Certification BIM Viewpoint Portland 158

BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Doughnut restaurant chain Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a certification process that identifies if a Dunkin’ Donuts retailer’s building is green or not. The certification program was designed to help franchisees build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants. Once passed, DD Green plaque will be displayed in-store.

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Certification Green Sustainability Management 105

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

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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Commercial Green Construction Materials 275

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Green Building Council announced that its certification body, the Green Business Certification Inc. will now administer the Green Garage Certification Program with its acquisition of the Green Parking Council. Today parking garages for cars and trucks may not pursue LEED certification.

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Green Certification Sustainability Profitability 120

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 2, 2014

Revocation of LEED Certification is the title of the largest section within the U.S. Green Building Council’s Guide to LEED Certification: Commercial. And one of the most common questions by owners considering LEED certification is, does USGBC revoke certification?

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Certification Agreement Green Permits 120

Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. And the third component is a third party EDGE certification system geared toward greater marketability.

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Green Certification Finance Software 168

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 27, 2017

Last week the Maryland Green Building Council voted unanimously to recommend that Green Globes, at the two Green Globes level, be approved by the Maryland Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services as a “high performance building” as defined in Maryland law. provides “in this section”. (2)

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Maryland Green Guidelines Budgeting 189

BD+C

JUNE 13, 2017

Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. GBCI) recently signed an agreement in principle to form a Canadian joint venture called Green Business Certification Inc. Canada (GBCI Canada).

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Certification Green Agreement 49

ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2023

Green Building Council ranked states based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita in 2022. .

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Green Certification 64

BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

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Green Products Sustainability Life Cycle 52

Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2020

Last week BRE Global announced that the “BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential” green building rating system has launched. An update to the BREEAM In-Use online platform, which is used to facilitate the benchmarking and certification process, has also been rolled out with an improved user interface.

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Green ICSC Certification Commercial 294

Green Building Law Update

JULY 10, 2016

Apparently none of those projects are today registered with GBCI as pursuing or having achieved a LEED Gold certification. The new law requires the payment of a Sustainability Fee prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy, or Certificate of Completion.

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Miami Green Certification Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2012

Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED. We have entered a new era of green building policy. The Army is abandoning LEED certification.

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Certification Defense Green Sustainability 136

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. michael.delros…. Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. GCP Applied Technologies. November 02, 2018. Plants are graded on a 100-point scale: Bronze: 30-49 points. Transportation Infrastructure. Commercial buildings.

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Guidelines Certification Sustainability Concrete 141

BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards. Image: Google Streetview, courtesy HOK 3.

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Sustainability Green Renovating Certification 84

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 29, 2014

While you were busy enjoying their new “Cronut” croissant donuts, earlier this month Dunkin’ Donuts announced the goal of 100 new DD Green™ certified restaurants by year end 2016. DD Green is a green building certification program that will assist franchisees build sustainable, energy efficient restaurants.

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Green Sustainability Certification Long Beach 120

Green Building Law Update

JULY 3, 2016

United States , is a win for small businesses and very good for those that work on Green Globes projects. Among the significant beneficiaries of this Supreme Court decision will be the many small businesses involved with Green Globes green building assessment and certification system.

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Green Certification United States Contract 120

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 6, 2015

The exciting news in residential green building is that the Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly known as Fannie Mae, is providing incentives, including lower interest rates for multifamily properties with a green building certification. Green Communities, Enterprise Community Partners. think green bonds).

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Green Certification New York City Security 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

While LEED is well-known in the United States, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (.

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Certification United States Green 130

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The Dodge Data & Analytics study also revealed that although green building techniques are increasing, not everyone is pursuing third-party certification.

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Green Certification Industrial 134

Construction Enquirer

JULY 12, 2023

Development manager LS Estates has got the green light to repurpose an office building in London’s Canary Wharf for life sciences and technology tenants. The overhaul will minimise both embodied and operational carbon by retaining as much of the existing building as possible and targeting of BREEAM Excellent certification.

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Columbus Office Green Certification 66

Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. And the third component is a third party EDGE certification system geared toward greater marketability.

Green 120

Green Certification Finance Software 120

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Though they trail LEED and Energy Star, several other unique benchmarks for building in a way that is healthy for both occupants and the environment are gaining ground and can't be ignored.

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Certification Green Contractors Environment 130

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. Lunch with prospective client].

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Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

This is a major change in public policy for the Old Line State that has required by law that all new state funding building be third party certified as green for more than a decade, resulting in 161 LEED certified pre K through 12 public schools. But no longer.

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Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

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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Certification AIC Construction CMAA 52

BD+C

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Green Business Certification Inc. GBCI ) has added two sustainability credentials: The ISSP Sustainability Associate (ISSP-SA) and ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional (ISSP-CSP).

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Certification Sustainability Green 52

Business Facilities

APRIL 6, 2022

In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.

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Equity Banking Green Certification 101

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 28, 2013

General Services Administration announced that it has issued its recommendation on the federal government’s use of third party green building certification systems. In its recommendation to the Department of Energy, GSA recommended both the Green Building Initiative''s Green Globes 2010 and the U.S.

Green 120

Green Certification Renovating Office 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The green building revolution touches every aspect of construction, making the challenge of meeting certification standards increasingly important and potentially challenging for all those involved.

Green 120

Green Certification Renovating Plans 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. It is important to make clear there are very few instances of litigation involving substantive matters of green building.

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Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120