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California Energy Commission launches code upgrade process

BD+C

The California Energy Commission launched the upgrade process to Title 24, the state energy code, last month. The commission is proposing to make Title 24 equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2013, The new standards for new construction and major renovations are expected to take effect in 2017. 2013, a national model code.

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Merit Specialty - 1200 Peachtree

ENR Construction

1200 Peachtree is keeping history alive with renovations to the 55,000 sq-ft Promenade Central tower in Midtown Atlanta, transforming the lobby with intricate Italian large-format tiles, custom metal elements and commissioned art pieces to tell the building’s story.

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Cat to Invest $73M in Indiana Facility

Construction Equipment

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission has received documents from Caterpillar indicating Cat intends to spend $73.6 million to renovate its Lafayette Engine Center (LEC).

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Cat Plans $73 Million Investment in Indiana Facility

Construction Equipment

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission has received documents from Caterpillar indicating Cat intends to spend $73.6 million to renovate its Lafayette Engine Center (LEC).

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Hill International to Manage Renovation of William J. Green, Jr. Federal Building

Construction Superintendent Magazine

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Hill International has received a task order from Region 3 of the U.S.General Services Administration to provide construction management and commissioning services during the renovation of the William J. Federal Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. million.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. European Commission, 2013. The post LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction appeared first on 4BT.

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Study quantifies cost premiums for net zero buildings

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s policies have made it a leader in highly efficient building construction and renovation. s Department of the Environment commissioned a study to assess costs and benefits associated with net zero energy, net zero water, and Living Buildings. New goals will likely prompt the District to raise the efficiency bar even higher.