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Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Site Sustainability : All site requirements are now mandatory, with prescriptive and performance options moved to the mandatory requirements. ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014,
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 12, 2021
When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.
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Building Information Management
MARCH 12, 2013
Efficient project delivery methods such as JOC, Job Order Contracting, and SABER are an important element in the renovation, repair and sustainability of facilities. The additional incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings are relatively small when compared to total life-cycle costs.
Green Building Law Blog
JANUARY 4, 2012
Many people, including me , have noted that the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”), signed into law by President Obama on December 31, 2011, prohibits the Department of Defense (“DoD”) from using any appropriated funds to achieve the two highest levels of green building certification offered by the U.S.
The Korte Company
AUGUST 17, 2018
While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. Harness natural resources with green construction. Where will it be located? It’s also free.
Building Information Management
JULY 20, 2012
Green, yellow or red values were assigned for seven (7) metrics, with no overall score.Oddly the Department of Energy scored to “reds” for poor reductions in fleet petroleum use and poor progress in developing sustainable buildings. The EPA and GSA score all greens… which is curious at best. The Scorecards: .
Building Information Management
MAY 30, 2013
During this presentation, Kim Magraw (US Department of Interior), Bridget Deemer (Washington State University), John Hall (US Department of Defense), and Ann Kosmal (General Services Administration) will provide the latest update on the preliminary results on research and information needs identified in the FY 2013 Agency Adaptation Plans.
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