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Good deeds: Great spirit and incredible marketing

Construction Marketing Ideas

But when I look at the biggest complainers, the angriest “it’s unfair to me” cries, and try to correlate their noise with their community spirit and generosity, I come up with a rather dismal result.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Product and Material Selection.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Regional Priority. Green Building Council.”.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

In the spirit of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio program, last week I telephoned Jim Shaw, of Shaw Development, to follow up, In the Southern Builders case, disputes and difference arose out of the construction of a $7.5 Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

In the spirit of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio program, last week I telephoned Jim Shaw, of Shaw Development, to follow up, In the Southern Builders case, disputes and difference arose out of the construction of a $7.5 Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U.

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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

The embrace of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and LEED certification? And that bold, innovative spirit? With the rise of our internal Design-Build division in 1977, we also pioneered Tilt-Up construction and won key projects for the USPS and distribution centers across America. Just another day at the office.

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Best and Worst of 2010: Commercial Construction Trends

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While some retailers may be looking at using low VOC paint or furniture made out of re-manufactured materials, the certification for LEED retail and restaurant construction just isn’t there. The downturn in the economy prompted many people to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and buy into a franchise. High – Franchises.