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Transit agencies agree to share certification of minority contractors

Construction Dive

Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

Photo courtesy Skanska At Philadelphia International Airport , the goal was to create a state-of-the-art terminal that enhanced traveler flow, improved safety, and enriched the passenger experience. In Philadelphia, the new baggage claim building received LEED® Gold Certification. Philadelphia International Airport.

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Looking for Partner on 1801 Vine Street Redevelopment Philadelphia

Constructonomics

They are seeking LEED certification on the job while providing hotel, retail, and museum space. Proposals are being collected on a 250,000 square foot mixed use historical redevelopment in Center City Philadelaphia. The project is funded by the City but they are hiring a developer to propose a plan and oversee the project.

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There is still time to submit a project to be LEED certified before year end

Green Building Law Update

With construction projects facing deadlines to be eligible for tax credits, drop dead dates to meet contractual obligations and otherwise needing to obtain LEED certification by December 31st, submission deadlines to the Green Building Certification Institute are fast approaching. Appreciate that last week (i.e.,

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LEED vs. Green Globes: How Do the Costs for Each Differ?

Construction Dive

The Green Globes certification process is significantly less expensive to conduct and faster to complete than its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) counterpart, … at least for one Philadelphia building that underwent an examination of what it took to get the structure certified under each rating system.

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How to Hire Reentering Citizens

Pro Builder

Programs for reentering citizens offer a way to develop their hard skills — such as tradesworker certifications — and to beef up their life skills designed to help overcome societal obstacles, according to Kristen Rantanen, senior vice president of communications and public affairs for JEVS Human Services, a social services organization in Philadelphia (..)

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Green Build 2013 - An exclusive event organized by U.S. Green Building Council

Construction Cost Estimating

The event will take place in Philadelphia from November 20-22, 2013. sustainable building certification sustainable building codes sustainable building benefits sustainable building association green building sustainable building advisor'

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