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City of Rockville Implementing the IgCC

Green Building Law Update

The City of Rockville, Maryland has adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as mandatory for all commercial and multi family building. Prior to occupancy, the applicant must provide a commissioning report and letter certifying owner receipt of building operations and maintenance documents.

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Arlington County is the First to Adopt Incentives Tied to LEED Version 4

Green Building Law Update

The voluntary density bonus is so valuable in the suburban DC market that in the last 4 years, all but one building approved committed to LEED certification. All commercial office projects earning bonus density must also agree to earn Energy Star building certification within 4 years of occupancy.

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How Much Traffic Should Your Website Really Get?

Help Everybody Everyday

Years ago, I found myself sitting on the DC subway with Mark Buckshon. In contrast, HelpEverybodyEveryday is really for marketing people (coordinators, managers, directors) who work for A/E/C firms doing commercial or government work. So what number is enough? And what’s the twerking connection? Read on, my friend….

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Stephen Tucker, a helping hand

The Korte Company

With graduation comes a commission as a second lieutenant. I like these because they are very different from your usual commercial job, and I have been able to learn a lot about special construction trades that you would not otherwise come across.”. The Houston suburb is familiar territory for Kailey, who grew up there.

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Green Building is Now the Law in Dallas

Green Building Law Update

Dallas is one of the first major cities in the nation to implement comprehensive mandatory green building standards for both all new residential and commercial construction. Also deleted are the chapters for commissioning and causing the code to apply to alterations of existing buildings.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

We have an abundance of resources and, in particular, access to talent which is really impactful when you think about leading commercialization in technology as well as providing a foundation for companies to be able to draw their own workforces.”. The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission voted to authorize $18.5 Amazon’s new 2.4

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When office-to-residential conversion works

BD+C

In most cases, these office-to-residential incentives are necessary to offset the other economic forces at play, DC Managing Principal Barbara Mullenex says. represents the ideal potential for dated commercial properties as both office vacancies and residential demands soar in urban areas across the country.