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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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Job Order Contract Training and Certification

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Training and Certification. Job Order Contract Training and Certification are key to a successful Job Order Contracting Program. Presenters were very knowledgeable and showed patience by answering questions during the class and during the breaks. – Facilities Management, State Government Agency .

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Avian-friendly glass: A clear and present solution for birds

Construction Specifier

In 2016, ABC identified a proprietary channel glass from a New York City-based manufacturer as bird-friendly, making it the first 3D (U-shaped/channel) glass to receive Bird-smart certification (Figure 1). The post Avian-friendly glass: A clear and present solution for birds appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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OSHA Certification

Safety Services Company

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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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

Levelset

A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy. Why a certificate of insurance matters. Even though a COI may expire, tracking those certificates still holds value. The post What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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American Institute of Constructors Announces new Award, Honoring Individual Industry Achievement

Construction Business Owner

The Constructor Certification Commission of the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) has announced a new award honoring Stephen P. Byrne Industry Achievement Award will be presented yearly to an individual who has supported the advancement of constructor certification at a high level. The Stephen P.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

Numbers are hard to come by and made even more difficult during the pandemic, but a recent presentation to the World Bank estimated more than 2 Billion tonnes of solid waste (. Their ideas never scaled and much of their work was transferred to the Green Building Certification Inc., No company should claim to be Zero Waste.

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