Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 4, 2020

At a time when the building industry is principally concerned with the impact of COVID-19 and the luster is off green building, the Montgomery County Council last Tuesday unanimously approved legislation “to accelerate the construction of highly energy efficient buildings and green retrofitting of existing buildings.”.

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Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals. Mistakes from the past.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2024

By Mike Smalley Modern commercial design is witnessing a shift, driven by innovative building envelopes that deliver on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Continue reading to learn about the challenges faced during its development, the successes achieved, and the broader implications for commercial design. Featuring a 0.4-ha

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Different construction trends impact the demand and supply of real estate properties. In today’s post, we’ll give you an overview of REITs and examine specific construction trends and their impact on REITs. REITs can reduce operating costs and increase tenant demand by investing in green properties.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2020

Last week BRE Global announced that the “BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential” green building rating system has launched. During a global pandemic might seem an odd time to announce a new green building rating system, but appreciate that this was at the end of a global 18 month long pilot process.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 30, 2012

When converting a grocery story into the new headquarters of Englewood Construction, many existing materials were reused, including this concrete floor, which received a face lift with a new stain. 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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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The Maryland Green Building Council recommended a broad and deep expansion of green building leasing by state government and the Maryland Department of General Services has agreed to enlarge what is a “high performance building” for the purposes of state government leasing. LEED Commercial Interiors Gold) – 35 Value Points.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Have you seen the 2009 Green Building Survey? I found the section about embracing energy retrofits especially timely as Englewood Construction recently completed our latest commercial sustainable construction project at Sloan Valve, a plumbing systems manufacturer in Franklin Park, Ill.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

I’ll say it again, 2010 was a rebuilding year for the commercial construction industry. So I’ve created a commercial construction checklist for what we considered the highs and lows of 2010 commercial construction trends. Low – Green building. High – Institutional Construction.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Now is a good time to study up on sustainable construction, like this wind turbine install at Sloan Valve. I, for one, try to go to as many industry seminars as I can, whether they focus on retail construction, restaurant renovations , commercial real estate market conditions, etc. Green Building Council. Chuck Taylor.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

The City of London Corporation has released a new report urging investment in workers to meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills to decarbonise the city’s commercial buildings. It will also promote the delivery of a new National Retrofit and Green Skills Strategy for commercial developments.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 19, 2015

A culture that values safety training of its own accord, not just as a minimum requirement to be met, is an important credential in any construction firm. With back-to-school season here, it’s exciting to think about students heading off to pursue a degree or certificate in a construction field.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2009

1. At this time last year, there were very few construction projects to bid on as many companies sat on the sidelines. Look for a solid increase in commercial construction renovations verses new locations, which should hold especially true with new retail construction. 2. Green is Gold. According to the Dec.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 15, 2009

At the beginning of 2009, I don’t think anyone, including a national commercial general contractor like Englewood Construction, was prepared for the twists and turns that would face the commercial construction industry. High – Green building. High – Niche or value-driven retail construction.

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Chianelli Estimating

MARCH 7, 2022

Making your next commercial building project successful starts with anticipating and estimating costs. In the currently volatile real estate and construction markets, the difference between an accurate estimation and one that fails to incorporate all potential variables is enormous. Types of Building Class. Class C is the lowest class.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Construction output declined by 0.6% The fall was led by a 1% drop in new work, mainly from private housing new work, down 3% and commercial down 1.8%. Compared with the same month last year all new housing is now down 6.1%, while commercial build is up 7.5% in April after two successive months of growth.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 23, 2019

So, why then on the 20 th anniversary of many state brownfield programs, is there so little correlation between green buildings and brownfields? But, only 6% of LEED new construction projects have achieved the Brownfield Redevelopment credit (i.e., 594 of 9670 certified projects achieved the NC-2009 SSc3)!

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Building Radar

JANUARY 21, 2020

Lean and green – an abstract of the green construction industry Green construction, referring to both structure and the utilisation of environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient processes, no longer bears the stigma of companies run by starry-eyed idealists or business hippies. Towards self-sufficiency 4.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Anyone who knows me knows I love to talk about commercial construction trends and share the latest commercial construction news. At CWA, I learned about a great association called the Society for Marketing Professional Services that I think would be good for Englewood Construction. I wasn’t wrong. That 5:30 a.m.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With Baby Boomers aging, it is no surprise that Senior Housing construction and renovation are… well…BOOMING. In recent years, we’ve been working with Senior Housing developers and operators to update existing facilities, add new amenities, and retool common areas to be more competitive with new-construction senior housing options.

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BD+C

MAY 28, 2019

Carrier’s world headquarters, the UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings, is the first commercial building in Florida to earn LEED Platinum v4 certification. It was awarded under the version 4 LEED green building program for building design and construction from the U.S. Green Building Council®.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

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Chianelli Estimating

MARCH 21, 2022

Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. Green materials in construction are often attractive to tenants and investors because they can lower the cost of building maintenance while reducing carbon footprints.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 21, 2010

About a year ago, our team at Englewood Construction thought it would be a great idea to share our commercial construction news and experience through a blog. The editorial team behind commercial construction blog Hard Hat Chat -- Chuck Taylor, Kim Sawyer and Bill Di Santo. Green Building Council.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. One might ask why they need an opinion from a lawyer that their building is green? a mortgage) a green building. ASHRAE 189.1

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. and, 20% less embodied energy in materials (from floor, roof, wall and window construction with low embodied energy).

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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Commercial Renovation to Stay Put. 1) Improve traffic to your business – we have seen it time and again that renovating a commercial space peaks the interest of people in your community. If you need a construction consultant to help you start planning, call Michael Shepard at 800-WOLGAST or 989-790-9120.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Last Friday was the beginning of the public comment period on the Green Building Initiative’s revision to its ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings that forms the basis for the current version of Green Globes for New Construction. For instance, if optional features (e.g.,

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I had a conversation with Jerry Yudelson last week, six weeks after he became the President of the Green Building Initiative, the non profit with the rights to distribute Green Globes in the United States. Jerry is known to many in the green building world. we have certified less than one percent of them as green.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Common coil coated products used in construction include roofing, wall panels, soffits, and fascia. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Green building benchmark programs. commercial buildings account for 18 percent of total energy consumption.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2015

I had an opportunity some days ago to speak at length with Vicki Worden, the Executive Director of Green Building Initiative. Readers of this blog will be interested in what this thought leader in the green building movement has to say. She served as Vice President of Commercial Programs for the organization from 2005 to 2010.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 3, 2010

In today’s economic climate, most retail development firms, shopping center landlords, office building owners and especially general commercial construction contractors would be wise to take a step back and ask themselves if they are leaving any money on the table when it comes to new business and servicing their customers.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Last Friday was the beginning of the public comment period on the Green Building Initiative’s revision to its ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings that forms the basis for the current version of Green Globes for New Construction. For example, Section 9.1

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Stok

AUGUST 31, 2022

.” — Colette Crouse , Director of Carbon Services, Stok The bill will have direct impacts on commercial real estate and construction, largely characterized by the extension and expansion of tax credits. per square foot to a sliding scale of $2.50- $5.00 per square foot to a sliding scale of $2.50- $5.00

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, completed the sale of $250 million of “green building bonds” on May 14, 2014. The REIT has 17 LEED registered projects since 2009 (7 of which are under construction) and 7 of which have been certified. Green building bonds are a new investment vehicle in the U.S.

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Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re green.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation reviving the Section 179D energy efficient commercial building tax deduction and while much has been written about the much needed boost to green building, little has been said about the enormous benefits available from government owned buildings. IN GENERAL.

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