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D.C. aims to be a green leader with new building codes

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The District of Columbia has released a revised set of building codes to make it a leader in green construction. Under the new codes, new buildings will use 30% less energy than projects under existing regulations.

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DISTRACTED DRIVING

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In an effort to stem this growing tide of accidents and injuries, many states and federal agencies have implemented regulations banning the use of these devices while driving. Loss of commercial drivers licenses for multiple offenses. Plus, states can suspend a commercial driver’s license after two or more serious traffic violations.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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Each of these states has well-established efficiency programs and continues to push the boundaries by redefining the ways in which policies and regulations can enable energy savings. In the top 10 again this year were Connecticut, New York, Washington, Minnesota, and Maryland. Multiple states in the lower tiers also showed progress.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Commercial activities,” within the meaning of subpart D , part 102-74 of this chapter, are activities undertaken for the primary purpose of producing a profit for the benefit of an individual or organization organized for profit.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Commercial activities,” within the meaning of subpart D , part 102-74 of this chapter, are activities undertaken for the primary purpose of producing a profit for the benefit of an individual or organization organized for profit.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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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.”. Amazon’s new 2.4

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An Arm and a Leg and the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code

Green Building Law Update

The IECC is in use or adopted in 47 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. It is, however, accepting that there is no one homogenous building type, a slightly more than 1% better energy impact for commercial building than the 2012 IECC. Virgin Islands, New York City and Puerto Rico.