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Construction Certifications: What's Important & What's Not

Construction Business Owner

Construction Certifications: What's Important & What's Not. As a small business, credibility is everything, and certification can help give architecture, engineering and construction organizations valuable credibility. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/22/2020 - 16:20. Tony Thompson . Founder & CEO. Kwame Building Group.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. According to Canopylift , obtaining a certification is vital in promoting the implementation of best practices.

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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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FTC Finds Truly Organic is Not

Green Building Law Update

By way of a federal court order that became final last month, Truly Organic Inc. million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. organic,” are “100% organic,” or are “Truly Organic.”.

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What is LEED Certification and Why is it Important for Sustainable Construction?

Building Radar

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement in building and construction. In this article, we delve into what LEED certification entails, its significance in today’s construction landscape, and how it impacts sustainable development.

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Vikki Hackett, the organizer

The Korte Company

I’m very, very organized. Her personality is ideal for construction, where organizing a ton of people and resources around one goal creates such amazing things. The Korte Company appreciates organized, hardworking and dedicated people. The post Vikki Hackett, the organizer first appeared on The Korte Company.

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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. LEED certification submission. Viewpoint’s LEED Gold certified U.S.