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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town

Green Building Law Update

Modeled after laws in New York, Chicago, and the District of Columbia, this bill is designed to work with the County’s recently enacted PACE program to create market based incentives for building owners to increase energy efficiency. The County Council in all Democrat and very Blue.

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Green Building is Now the Law in Dallas

Green Building Law Update

Dallas has now accepted the first building permit applications under its green building ordinance. Lots must be designed so that at least 70% of the built environment is permeable. Also deleted are the chapters for commissioning and causing the code to apply to alterations of existing buildings.

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COVID-19 workplace updates: financial & environmental impact

Stok

As our industry dives deeper into designing and operating workplaces to protect occupant health, we can’t lose sight of another global public health crisis that buildings play an undeniable role in: climate change. Size of PV system that would need to be installed to directly offset the increase (in kW DC per 1,000 SF of building).

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Strong occupational and technical training programs designed to meet manufacturers’ needs are provided by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) through its 23 colleges across the Commonwealth. Just an hour south of Washington DC, technology, talent and quality of life is converging to create a high tech hub with a hometown feel.

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When office-to-residential conversion works

BD+C

When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. The Perkins Eastman-designed conversion in Alexandria, Va.,

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Special Instructions: 1. Special Instructions: 1.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 31 43 Permit Application. 00 31 46 Permits. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 41 56 Bid Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 42 53 Proposal Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 42 56 Proposal Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract).