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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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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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Marketing and Accounting Teamwork?

Construction Marketing

Email metrics: open rates, click through rates (CTRs), unsubscribes Paid Search: cost per click (CPC), keyword rank, conversion rates Search engine optimization (SEO): Moz Rank, organic traffic, local SEO, etc. Marketing executives working with accounting executives with a common objective, often sales growth and profitability.

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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

Constructonomics

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. A building can still be energy efficient and save money without being LEED certified, but certification often opens the door to even more benefits.

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The World is being Forced to Rethink Recycling

Green Building Law Update

The import has resulted in a more than 15% drop in the price of mixed aluminum scrap this past month to 60 cents per pound, an amount that exceeds the profit margin for processors. Green Building Council’s sister organization, Green Business Certification Inc., Most recently, China imposed a 25% tariff on U.S. scrap aluminum.

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NCCCO to Offer Certification, Safety Demos, Examiner Workshops at CONEXPO 2014

Construction Superintendent Magazine

. -- Live equipment demonstrations, nationally accredited certification examinations, education sessions and practical examiner training will all go to make for the largest ever participation at any construction event in almost two decades by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators at the forthcoming CONEXPO/CON-AGG, the Virginia-based (..)

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Safety First, Bidding Next: How Safety & Compliance Wins Contracts

Safety Services Company

Rigorous oversight, extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and investment in safety and compliance training drive Bob’s profits well above industry averages. When accidents happen, it doesn’t just impact your employees; it costs money, time, and resources for your organization.

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