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The First BREEAM USA Certification

Green Building Law Update

million square foot shopping mall located in Thousand Oaks, California, owned by Macerich is the first project achieve certification under the new BREEAM In-Use program for existing buildings. The Oaks is connected to the public transport network, providing customers with a range of sustainable transport alternatives.

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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

GCP Applied Technologies

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. In this article, we'll address how a ready mix plant can earn points in four of these five categories, by incorporating an in-transit concrete management system into its truck fleet. michael.delros…. Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. GCP Applied Technologies. November 02, 2018.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

Let’s briefly examine the importance of risk management, the difference between proactive and reactive risk management strategies, and an additional proactive risk management strategy the oil and gas industry should adopt. Risk management ensures companies comply with regulations.

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

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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More Than Green Buildings, Green Roads

Green Building Law Update

are related to transportation (e.g., As sustainability increasingly becomes mainstream, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted is a “green streets and highways rating system.” The points translate to one of four certification levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Evergreen.

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ARTBA Names Director of Safety, Certification

Construction Equipment

Katie Chimelewski has been named director of safety and certification for The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). In the newly created position, she will be responsible for managing operations and expanding industry participation in the American National Standards…

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Specifying ACI certification builds confidence in concrete flatwork construction

Construction Specifier

Therefore, it is in every owner’s interest to promote quality and require contractors who maintain the highest industry standards that are confirmed by certification, such as the ones offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Certifications will be verified using ACI Cert app.