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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. LEED points, LEED credits, and LEED prerequisites all contribute to achieving LEED certification. headquarters in Portland, OR. LEED certification submission.

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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. How BREEAM Certification Works.

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Construction Management Salaries: What You Need to Know

Fieldwire

Though salaries vary by region, experience, and certification (among other factors), the growing demand for construction managers is likely to drive salaries even higher for the foreseeable future — the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts more than 46,000 construction management jobs will have been added by 2028 , a 10% increase.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

At Portland International Airport in Oregon, we’re working on the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Project to implement biophilic elements to create a more pleasing experience for travelers. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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California Embodied Carbon Legislation: How to Prepare for AB 2446

Stok

As building decarbonization continues to be an increasing priority at the state level, there’s building momentum for low-carbon construction materials to go mainstream. These materials can significantly lower the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product or project without increasing the cost to the owner.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Magnesium.

Natural Building

Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. There is a whole class of cement that was very popular in the days before the invention and manufacture of Portland cement quickly replaced its use. bags, totaling perhaps $150 in materials. An Alternative Home Tour. The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome. Subscribe to Posts [ Atom ].

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Conferences Micro-Lessons: 6 Ideas Worth Sharing

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#2: Insulator seeks LPC certification. Specifically, they highlighted the use of a bio-phase change material that acts as an insulator for a school they designed in Arizona. Best of all, this bio-PCM is completely natural and is pursuing ILFI’s Living Product Certification! Living Future unConference | Portland, OR. #3: