Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

This post is a compilation of the highlights from the just completed Greenbuild International Conference and Expo that took place last week in Chicago. Possibly more accurately stated, this is a report on the state of the LEED green building rating system. Green Building Council. The state of LEED is strong.

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APRIL 23, 2014

The projects will be honored at the AIA 2014 National Convention and Design Exposition in Chicago. Architects Contractors Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Government Buildings Higher Education Green Green Building Products' Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The City of Chicago’s attempt at redeveloping the area that was once home to the Cabrini-Green housing project has taken another step forward, as the Chicago Housing Authority has selected Hunt Development Group to develop almost 500 homes in the area.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Weekly Product Gallery: Zurn, Chicago Faucets, Makita, KWC, Watts Water and Viessmann. Faucets Media Galleries Toilets Green Hydronics Tools'

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 13, 2015

Sloan and the Chicago Cubs today announced that Sloan has joined the Cubs organization as a Legacy Partner and the team’s Official Water Efficiency Partner. Green Plumbing' Interstitial Ads Frequency: -1.

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BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2014

The Advisory Committee of the BUILDINGChicago/Greening the Heartland 2014 Conference is now accepting proposals for presenters and topics. Now in its second year, the event is sponsored by Building Design+Construction magazine, AIA Chicago, the Builders Association, USGBC-Illinois, and the Greening the Heartland Committee.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Sika Sarnafil, a market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing systems, announced today that it has been honored with an Award of Excellence for its long-standing commitment to green roof architecture and the development of the green roofing industry. read more.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Arlington Heights, IL (September 11, 2013) — More than 500 attendees from 27 states attended the inaugural BUILDINGChicago/Greening the Heartland Conference, held September 9-11, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. The event was produced jointly by Building Design+Construction, published by SGC Horizon, the U.S.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

The grocery market has been extremely hot in the Chicago area. In the depths of a historically cold Midwestern winter, one market has remained particularly hot for Chicago commercial general contractors—grocery store construction. Englewood recently completed a Trader Joe’s in Libertyville, Ill. Parking is a premium.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2013

Sloan, the “green” plumbing leader, tackled a replica of Fenway’s Green Monster at Wrigley Field in Chicago—all for the sake of charity. Management'

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Arlington Heights, IL (September 4, 2013 ) — Attendees of the BUILDING Chicago /Greening the Heartland Expo and Conference can still save 20% off the at-site registration fee by registering online in these final days before the event opens on September 9 and concludes on September 11. Exclude Content: Yes.

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APRIL 28, 2023

plan, which includes a Chicago Public Library branch, a childcare center offering pre-K education and a community center with meeting rooms. The building is also “net-zero ready”, meaning that if the Chicago Housing Authority adds a solar array, it will be energy-neutral.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 21, 2020

Remember who took over the Green Bay Packers after Vince Lombardi? Or the Chicago Bulls after Phil Jackson? Usually, the coach that follows a legend who won a number of championships in the position doesn’t fare nearly as well. Unless you are a rabid fan, you probably don’t. Matt Case, CEM, who…

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Embedding resilience into building solutions is the theme at the BUILDING Chicago /Greening the Heartland expo and conference , September 9-11 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. Body Image: read more.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. Other voluntary programs have been launched over the last 15 to 20 years, such as the Green Building Initiative’s (GBI’s) Green Globes and the International Passive House Association (iPHA), but none have matched the reach and influence of the LEED rating system. Photo by Sarah Crowley.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 30, 2012

Recently, our director of operations Chuck Taylor was featured in a Chicago Tribune article based on the reporter’s curiosity about a hotel peephole he kept in his office. What made this peephole so interesting was that it was salvaged from the hotel construction renovation we did of a HoJo in Chicago.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

Sure, adding solar panels, PV windows, the best insulation for exterior walls , and water harvesting are all wonderful ideas for creating green buildings. With the United States eyeing a net-zero economy by 2050, it is an issue industrial buildings simply cannot ignore. Separate all construction waste into landfill, recycling, and compost.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

When I was breaking the ice by asking people where they were from, I couldn’t believe how many people were from the Chicago area. I now have a rolodex full of new contacts from Chicago that I can easily meet in person for lunch, or have them tour our office as we discuss new projects or the latest Chicago construction news.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

As we decend upon Chicago to immerse ourselves in what is expected to be an epic GreenBuild, I am left to wonder where the industry is headed… Last year 30,000 plus people moshed through the doors in Phoenix Arizona at Green Build 2009 but after Tuesday night on the showroom floor at Green Build 2010 [.].

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

PREVIEW: The Big Green show arrives in Chicago this month, intent on helping the built environment to better withstand the effects of natural disasters and climate change.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

This summer, I volunteered at a Craft Beer Festival in Chicago. Before the event took place, I Googled it to see what beer companies would be there. I needed to do my research to know what I was getting myself into! I happened to come across Ale Syndicate, which happens to be the craft beer company my neighbor owns. Sustainably Speaking.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

The trend toward electrification is being accelerated by upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements for large publicly traded companies as well as by the ongoing greening of the grid. The green power market, a subset of the larger electricity market in the U.S., However, the average U.S.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 26, 2016

Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. LEED is the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. Green construction is quickly outpacing conventional construction in the U.S.,” as the epicenter of green building.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 6, 2014

President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Mark Kirk, representatives from UI Labs and World Business Chicago, and various industry partners who supported the winning bid were at the White House for the announcement. “We

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. Other voluntary programs have been launched over the last 15 to 20 years, such as the Green Building Initiative’s (GBI’s) Green Globes and the International Passive House Association (iPHA), but none have matched the reach and influence of the LEED rating system. Photo by Sarah Crowley.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Klein Tools is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society in their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Chicago Walk as a flagship sponsor and joins thousands who will participate in the 5K fundraising walk on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Soldier Field, Stadium Green, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. Management Tools'

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 9, 2015

One Chicago park is joining the pesticide-free movement and turning to natural lawn care.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

joins the team from the Chicago District Golf Association to provide tailored solutions to customers in turf and ornamentals market. Turf scientist Derek Settle, Ph.D.,

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 15, 2009

High – Green building. According to the 2009 Green Building Survey , there was a surge in green building activity across all building types from 8/08 – 8/09. Our industry is just at the tip of the iceberg in better green building and business practices. Low – Chicago losing the 2016 Olympic bid.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2014

president of McShane Construction Company, announced that the firm has been awarded the comprehensive design/build construction assignment for an 86,616-square-foot Facility Services Building on behalf of the University of Chicago in Illinois. Raday, P.E.,

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2019

For the first time since 1948, part of the Near West Side of Chicago will have train access to it, and an easy way to travel far beyond. Plans for the Damen Green Line Station, a new glass-walled transportation center to be located at Damen Avenue and Lake Street, recently were unveiled.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 8, 2018

However, this concept has gained some traction recently with architects around the world in cities like Chicago, London, Minneapolis and Vancouver designing wooden high-rises. As Green Construction Grows, So Could Cross-Laminated Timber. Interested in green construction? What’s so great about wood?

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HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Recently, we were performing a pre-construction analysis for a retail client on a Chicago-area property. Green Commercial Construction (5). Keyword Cloud Best Chicago Contractor. Chicago Construction News. Chicago restaurant construction. Green Building Survey. Green Construction. Videos (1).

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2023

Habitat for Humanity ReStore consulted Hindman Auctions in Chicago, where the auction team confirmed that a few pieces were worth an estimated value of between $25,000 to $35,000, CBS58 reports.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cirrus, a 47-story, 363-unit luxury condominium tower, and Cascade, an adjacent 37-story, 503-unit rental tower, recently broke ground in Chicago’s Lakeshore East community.

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BD+C

MAY 30, 2017

During the past 20 years, we’ve witnessed an evolution in building design, from high-performance and energy-efficient buildings, to sustainable and green buildings, and now to spaces that enhance performance and promote wellness and health. . In this 15-minute talk at BD+C ’s Accelerate Live!

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The Advisory Committee of the BUILDINGChicago/Greening the Heartland 2014 Conference is now accepting proposals for presenters and topics. Now in its second year, the event is sponsored by Building Design+Construction magazine, AIA Chicago, the Builders Association, USGBC-Illinois, and the Greening the Heartland Committee.

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