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Organic on the FTC Agenda

Green Building Law Update

The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. If a business makes environmental claims in its ads or on its products or in its building, the Federal government offers guidance through the FTC’s Green Guides.

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Verdant Checked Cannabis is Coming

Green Building Law Update

The fast growing cannabis business could benefit from a voluntary certification system that producers could participate in to show consumers that they employ environmental best practices. The USDA reports that consumer demand for organically produced goods continues to show double‐digit growth. But the U.S.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

A non-profit organization called the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) offers professional development, continuing education, and certification for solar energy and other renewable energy businesses. Before starting the installation process, you must get all the necessary permits and approvals.

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Over 275 Partners Now Integrate with Autodesk Construction Applications 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project managers can add the alwaysAI Partner Card to their Autodesk Build Insights or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards for real-time insights into productivity, operations, and safety. Billy streamlines the collection and verification of compliance documents, such as Certificates of Insurance, business licenses, and certified payroll.

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Georgia's Legislation Banning LEED for State Buildings is Much Ado About Nothing

Green Building Law Update

Despite that the previous much debated LEED credit for FSC Certified Wood is gone from LEED v4, the new MRc3 credit, “Building product disclosure and optimization – sourcing of raw materials” is a new source of controversy. and, apparently, there are no such approved equivalents). It is unlikely that the U.S.

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4 Innovations Transforming Construction Safety 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

They can also affect productivity rates, hurt morale, and put your firm at financial risk. . Productivity and efficiency increase as a result. . Incorporating automatic sign-on, inductions, evacuations, SWMS and worker permits, SignOnSite aims to deliver a simple infield solution for the construction industry. .

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6 Best Bifocal Safety Glasses for Men and Women

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Your eyes are among the most important and fragile organs in your body and that means they should be protected from injury, especially on the job or when involved in home improvement projects. ANSI certification. A high-quality product. ANSI certified V.W.E. The adjustable built-in nose piece guarantees added comfort.

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