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FTC Finds Truly Organic is Not

Green Building Law Update

By way of a federal court order that became final last month, Truly Organic Inc. million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. and its founder will pay $1.76

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.

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Organic on the FTC Agenda

Green Building Law Update

The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. However, the current Green Guides do not include guidance on the term “organic.”. Department of Agriculture. This is a big deal.

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Maximizing Productivity & Minimizing Costs: Building a Master Plan for Construction Project Data

Construction Business Owner

While at FCA, Offredi integrated Jeep's siloed manufacturing execution systems into key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards down to the machine level, and implemented app-a-thons to train builders and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

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JOC Program Manager’s Duties

Job Order Contracting

Here’s just a brief list of JOC Program Manager’s duties for a real property owner: Plan, organize, coordinate and administer facilities design and complex construction engineering projects with various entities. Obtain and evaluate proposals from job order contractors and other vendors on approved construction projects.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

Is your organization ready? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. This data is used by organizations to track and compare facilities’ greenhouse gas emissions, identify opportunities to cut pollution, minimize wasted energy, and save money.

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Atlanta Planning Organization Maps Out 30-Year Transportation Improvement Strategy

ENR Construction

The Atlanta Regional Commission has approved a $172.6-billion billion plan to address transportation needs across the 20-county metropolitan area

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