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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC ’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications representing 3.43 as the epicenter of green building.

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FTC Cracks Down on Environmental Marketing Claims

Green Building Law Update

All of these cases are part of the FTC’s program to ensure compliance with the agency’s revised Green Guides. According to the complaint, ECM also issues its own “Certificates of Biodegradability of Plastic Products.” ECM Biofilms, Inc. Carnie Cap, Inc.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Moves into Energy Efficient Office Building

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Seattle District of the U.S. GSA aimed to develop a state-of-the-art office building that meets the current and future needs of the Army Corps and its Seattle workforce. It is expected to merit LEED-Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and an ENERGY STAR score of 100.

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LEED Dynamic Plaque Coming to a Building Near You

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council platform. While we are aware of six LEED Dynamic Plaque certifications, according to the USGBC, the Dexter Horton Building in Seattle was the first of the six buildings certified with the Dynamic Plaque. The LEED Dynamic Plaque does not override any other certification. display unit.

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LEED Outstanding Developer of the Year (2020)

Pro Builder

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design. markets: Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Houston; Seattle; South Florida; and Southern California. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At the project level, she successfully managed three complex projects: the Seattle Waterfront, which presented major access and geotechnical challenges, and two intricate fish passage projects completed under tight deadlines.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Earlier this year, the Chicago-based aircraft giant came close to moving its primary 787 assembly facility from the Seattle area to Salt Lake City [a last-minute union deal kept the plant in WA]. Boeing explored 54 locations across the country [for the 787 assembly], but the first phone call they made was to my office in Salt Lake City,” Gov.

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