Business Facilities

JUNE 12, 2020

Read: City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification at BusinessFacilities.com. The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve LEED Gold status under the USGBC's more stringent LEED v4.1 rating system.

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Certification Sustainability New Mexico Plans 66

BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Doughnut restaurant chain Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a certification process that identifies if a Dunkin’ Donuts retailer’s building is green or not. The certification program was designed to help franchisees build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants.

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Certification Green Sustainability Management 105

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 315

Safety Services Company

MAY 24, 2018

OSHA CERTIFICATION 10 VS. 30 HOUR. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of OSHA certification. This week, we’re going cover the basics of 10- and 30-hour OSHA certification. But don’t forget, OSHA certification is an investment. For starters, the 3-hour course is costlier.

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Certification OSHA Safety Employment 48

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2017

The primary objective of a Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan is to select the service provider that provides the BEST VALUE. It some markets, one be might surprised to learn that a Job Contract Source Evaluation Plan is either not used, or is basically a simple modification of a typical procurement process. Enabling technology.

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Contract Plans Subcontracting Life Cycle 100

Construction Equipment

MAY 16, 2017

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has endorsed the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) program and plans to urge its member firms and their employees to earn the credential beginning this year.

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Certification Transportation Safety Plans 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2023

Certifications, traditional formal education, and professional training related to facilities life-cycle management and AECOO practices and practices have done little to address “Understanding and dealing with the concept of value.” Entropy, Facilities Mangement, and the AECOO sector have more in common than they should.

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Management Life Cycle Certification Procurement 195

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 17, 2024

Along with these challenges, acquiring proper qualifications and certifications is crucial for ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. This guide explores essential safety practices and certifications to equip construction teams for a secure and productive winter work season.

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Certification Forecasting Safety Construction 74

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For All things JOC – Job Order Contracting click here … Structuring a best value JOC Program requires far more than getting a certification, buying software, or hiring a ‘JOC consultant” . How to integrate internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. How to evaluate JOC vendors.

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Contract Procurement Estimating Negotiation 216

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 28, 2022

way for organizations to build a culture of structured energy improvement that leads to deeper and sustained savings that does not require any external audits or certifications. History has taught us to “trust but measure”, failure to learn from our past is a sure fire way to fail. Improve risk management.

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Management Renovating Organization Certification 189

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

You can consider various installation options if you plan to have one. Review The Engineer’s Plan. Once you’ve received the energy audit report, the next step is to have an engineer review the plan. You can determine if the solar panels are high-quality if they have a certification mark from the provider.

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Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 284

Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2020

An update to the BREEAM In-Use online platform, which is used to facilitate the benchmarking and certification process, has also been rolled out with an improved user interface. See my 2017 post on the First BREEAM USA In-Use Certification. Buildings that are due to expire after this one year window will need to recertify in Version 6.

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Green ICSC Certification Commercial 294

Stok

APRIL 23, 2018

Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is often only used for green building certifications or to show compliance to building codes or standards. Certifications and Code Compliance – LEED energy modeling, Title 24 energy modeling, thermal comfort modeling for WELL. BEM as a Design Tool: Maximizing Performance. BEM Metrics: Informing Outcomes.

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Certification Modeling Finance Design 40

Pro Builder

MAY 5, 2022

Michael Gardner, principal and founder of Studio g Architecture and Luxus Design Build, is taking on this year’s project with a sophisticated and mature design plan and a focus on energy efficiency. Unlike other years, there are people who want to participate but they can’t guarantee they’re going to have product available,” Gardner said.

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Las Vegas Certification Green Residential 98

BD+C

AUGUST 27, 2020

submitted an emergency certificate of need to the state of Maryland’s Healthcare Commission, which one day later approved the hospital’s plan for its permanent 2 South Regional Infection Containment Wing to support COVID-19 infected patients. On March 20, Meritus Health Center in Hagerstown, Md.,

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Maryland Commissioning Certification Design 105

Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

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. It usually involves some strategy, though, and a lot of planning. Achieving these savings is not difficult.

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Certification Management Green Construction 122

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 30, 2024

Know Your Policy Additionally, there is no way around it, you need to know what is included in your insurance plan prior to disaster. Collectively, you are all the team to see that your goals are achieved. Study your policy, ask your agent questions, get it out the first of every month to review it again until you know it without question.

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Commercial Insurance Claims Documentation 127

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2022

Establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an asset management system, including a strategic asset management plan that documents how the system supports organizational objectives. Plan, implement and control the processes needed to implement its asset management system. Promoting leadership. Via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us.

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Organization Documentation Management Plans 228

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The issue, of course is that there is NO “industry tested and approved level” RICS has announced a BIM Manager Certification. While BIM is far from a “standard” the certification is an attempt to define and evaluate the proficiencies of construction professionals with respect to BIM (Building Information Modelling).

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Certification BIM Claims Employment 45

BD+C

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Dunkin Donuts has launched a green building certification program to help franchisees build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants. To be recognized as a DD Green restaurant, franchisees, construction managers and architects will follow a five-stage program during planning, design, and construction. Standards Codes and Standards'

Certification 53

Certification Green Sustainability Management 53

Safety Services Company

MAY 23, 2013

OSHA Considering Expanding Crane Certification Requirement 3 Years. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering moving a crane certification deadline back three years following a series of meetings help in April to discuss the standard. The certification requirement, adopted as part of the Aug.

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Certification OSHA Safety United States 48

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Understanding of planning, forecasting, budgeting and market research are required skills for the certain levels of marketing management. Community colleges have moved aggressively into digital media, including certificate programs. There are marketing skills and experience that transcend traditional and new media.

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Certification Resource Education Management 217

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 The assessment must be completed before contract award and the certification of compliance is good for three years afterwards. On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

Certification 52

Certification Security Contract Defense 52

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 27, 2019

We know of no other government has gone as far in mandating Envision certification. Envision is a LEED style framework that provides the guidance to initiate the planning, design and delivery of sustainable and resilient infrastructure. Petersburg is bold in mandating Envision certification. So, the move by St.

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Certification Los Angeles Green Infrastructure 176

Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2020

Meanwhile accounting and finance employ Financial Planning & Analysis tools (FP&A), Business Intelligence (BI), and other software to deliver in-depth analysis and reporting. With system and process automation, marketing and accounting can more thoroughly integrate marketing, business, financial, and strategic planning.

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Accounting Finance Forecasting Certification 172

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. If an owner wants to achieve LEED certification, the building will need specific materials and features. In fact, it’s become pretty commonplace in the construction industry.

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Green Certification Construction Viewpoint 157

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

One of Scotland’s leading independent schools has got the planning go-ahead for a pioneering domed education building that will lead in the development of low embodied carbon construction. Robertson Construction will build the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA) in central Scotland.

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Design Education Certification Architecture 71

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. Before approving your loan, the lender must review your projected budget estimates, detailed construction plans, and construction timelines to decide on your loan amount.

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Construction Budgeting Budget Drawings 267

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 29, 2018

More broadly the price of other recycled products have dropped to levels below anything this law firm has ever seen in more than a decade of drafting corporate solid waste plans. All of this drives higher operating costs and in particular for LEED, Green Globes, IgCC and similar projects that include prescriptive recycling plans.

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Certification Green Drafting Organization 149

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Years Ago – The Resale Certificate was a blank form that was filled out by the contractor as needed with an ending date selected by the contractor. Needless to say some certificates were a challenge to read. Who is the customer?

Certification 49

Certification Washington Contractors Cash Flow 49

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The green building revolution touches every aspect of construction, making the challenge of meeting certification standards increasingly important and potentially challenging for all those involved.

Green 120

Green Certification Renovating Plans 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

There is no doubt that the newly announced LEED net zero certification program is aspirational. USGBC announced last week that it will be unveiling the Beta version of a new Net Zero Certification program at Greenbuild in November. Net Zero Carbon Emissions Certification: Projects must achieve a carbon balance of zero.

Certification 296

Certification DC Site Green 296

CivilJungle

AUGUST 8, 2022

Commencement Certificate. documents are required when you are buying any in production from a designer, and a commencement certificate is the way of papers and things to verify before purchasing a property or land. Approved Layout Plan. No Objection Certificate. Land Use Certificate. Encumbrance Certificate.

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Documentation Legal Certification Agreement 52

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks. SITES v2 provides four certification levels.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 149

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 1, 2012

The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Years Ago – The Resale Certificate was a blank form that was filled out by the contractor as needed with an ending date selected by the contractor. Needless to say some certificates were a challenge to read. Who is the customer?

Certification 53

Certification Washington Contractors Accounting 53

BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Swenson also offers specialized services through Suffolk Design including carbon neutral master planning, energy modeling, and building systems commissioning. The LEED Platinum Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences, built by Suffolk, is 100% free of fossil fuels.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Commissioning Construction 105

Green Building Law Update

JULY 10, 2016

Apparently none of those projects are today registered with GBCI as pursuing or having achieved a LEED Gold certification. The new law requires the payment of a Sustainability Fee prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy, or Certificate of Completion.

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Miami Green Certification Sustainability 120