Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

Some believe this tying the consideration to “current” standards, as opposed to the regulator determination at the time the tank was closed, creates a Faustian bargain for the environmental professional, and will greatly limit the supremely valuable designation of HRECS. The new definition is explained in an appendix.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

PFAS is very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning these chemicals don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental catastrophe. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14),

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As a recent BioPhorum report on modular design in biopharmaceutical manufacturing points out, one of the drawbacks of establishing a new production facility—particularly for a brand new product — is the time it takes to go from design to operation. BioPhorm highlights the importance of standardisation in any modular design.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 29, 2020

“This temporary policy is designed to provide enforcement discretion under the current, extraordinary conditions, while ensuring facility operations continue to protect human health and the environment.” ” Of paramount import “[a]ll enforcement discretion set forth in this temporary policy is conditioned on. .

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

Concomitantly, readers of this blog are a target rich environment for current business ESG activity and a group ripe for this modest survey effort. Maybe not surprisingly 52% reported their company’s ESG priorities today were more heavily weighted on environment factors (.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 30, 2016

applications, including transmission, new planning, research, environment, decommissioning and more, as utility operations become more diverse. Block Andrews, an environmental engineer with Burns & McDonnell, says the firm’s power-sector clients need services across a wide range of.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Others include providing more clarity on energy efficiency regulations for commercial buildings, reviewing retrofit funding allocations for the public sector and exploring new fiscal incentives around the reuse or recycling of materials in the built environment.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

Water regulator Ofwat has given the all-clear for water companies to bring forward work starts on 33 infrastructure schemes, worth £2.2bn, in the next two financial years. Chris Walters, Senior Director, Price Review at Ofwat said: “The water sector needs to act now to secure future needs of customers and the environment. ” .

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Five years prior, a Sullivan-designed structure widely considered to be illustrative of the famous phrase rose ten stories above Seventh and Chestnut streets in downtown St. Designing modern healthcare facilities is the perfect example. Any designer can doodle in Revit. CMS regulations. Form follows function.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Concomitantly, readers of this blog are a target rich environment for current business ESG activity and a group who is ripe for surveying. environment, social, governance]. Do you believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months? Where are your company’s ESG priorities today?

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects. Think Nationally, Build Locally.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Imagine, a contractor working in their own Common Data Environment or instance of Autodesk Construction Cloud. This plugin streamlines the creation of wall compartmentation and Fire Strategy plans, offering one-click workflows for annotating fire doors and generating both 2D and 3D designs.

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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2024

For the more progressive companies, their focus has shifted towards designing spaces that offer flexibility, foster collaboration, and promote well-being and balance. No longer just perks, amenities are now critical components of a strategy designed to support hybrid work models and address their unique challenges.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

The healthcare facilities landscape is shifting to resemble mixed-use and retail environments more than the traditional hospital model. Today's MOBs are designed and built to address the needs of the communities in which they are located.

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CK Power

AUGUST 2, 2023

Regulations are tightening. Implementing gensets and EVs across your fleet should make your operation emissions regulation-proof for years. What environment will you deploy the equipment in? Fleet managers everywhere are under pressure to reduce their fleet’s emissions. Industry-leaders are making carbon reduction commitments.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The average person spends around 90% of their life indoors, which means missing out on health benefits associated with sunlight exposure, such as vitamin D absorption, regulation of circadian rhythms, higher energy levels and even improved mood. One way to counter this is to increase the natural lighting in interiors.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. He shared some key considerations to keep in mind when designing a green roof. Also, be sure that the waterproofing product has had proven success in rooftop vegetation environments. . He shared some key considerations to keep in mind when designing a green roof.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

Beyond the global pandemic and events in the news, both episodic weather events and new environmental regulations are placing extreme demand on building materials, including insulation. Extreme weather, climate concerns, and new regulations. Could events of the past year be considered anything other than extreme?

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SAB Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2017

Although we have known for a long time that Canadians spend over 90% of their time indoors, only recently have we consciously begun to design environments that not only meet health and safety regulations, but also actually improve occupant health and wellbeing.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. In addition, the model lives in a common data environment (CDE), allowing teams to collaborate in the cloud and work on the project using updated information. One of the best uses of 3D BIM is its role in clash detection. What is 4D BIM?:

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 1, 2020

How can you reduce or eliminate your exposure, improve your comfort and comply with the OSHA regulations? An example of this cooperative effort is the Pureflo Powered Air Purifying Respiratory (PAPR), which is designed to protect workers from welding fumes and hexavalent chromium. Welder must wear the required PPE for welding (i.e.,

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BD+C

JANUARY 11, 2018

Whether it’s through voluntary or regulated compliance, we are tasked with implementing new ideas that have been designed to counter a century of damaging ecological effects. When it comes to environmental issues, the AEC community plays a central and ever-changing role.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A collaboration between Company New Heroes and Krown Design, this biobased building was built using only materials that grow on Earth, including timber and mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Mycelium helps the environment; as it grows, it captures twice its weight in carbon dioxide.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2013

A group of 65 up-and-coming AEC professionals gathered in San Francisco last week for Building Design+Construction ''s Third Annual Under 40 Leadership Summit. The highlight of the 2.5-day

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BD+C

MARCH 4, 2024

Illuminating your path to energy efficiency 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:06 Lighting Design Collaborative's Kelsey Rowe, PE, CLD, shares some tools, resources, and next steps to guide you through the process of lighting design. Photo courtesy Design Collaborative First, let’s talk about efficacy—a fancy word for efficiency.

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BD+C

MAY 2, 2014

Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its ranking of the top 10 countries for LEED outside of the United States, demonstrating the global reach of the movement that is transforming the built environment into high-performing structures that benefit the planet and all of its people.

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BD+C

MAY 22, 2014

To help guide policies for a new era of green design, D.C.’s s Department of the Environment commissioned a study to assess costs and benefits associated with net zero energy, net zero water, and Living Buildings. Regulations Codes and Standards' New goals will likely prompt the District to raise the efficiency bar even higher.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This plan can also identify any areas that might need more energy-efficient building design and operations. Using natural light can save on energy usage during the day; natural lighting can also create a comfortable work environment. Managing energy can help construction reduce heating and cooling costs.

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BD+C

JANUARY 22, 2024

David Cole, AIA Laboratories Designers In the dynamic world of laboratory design, where cutting-edge research and innovation thrive, creating functional and efficient lab and office spaces requires meticulous planning and a comprehensive understanding of various factors.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

While Federal, State, County, and Local Governments as well as other public entities may have volumes of regulations regarding construction procurement practices, in many cases they are outdated and do not include current LEAN construction procurement/delivery best management practices. Define Construction Procurement.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. National air district regulations also narrow the field of choices for architects and specifiers tasked with selecting eco-conscious coatings.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. A major part of that effort starts with building placement and shell design.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. The right racking system can be selected by design engineers, guaranteeing that the modules are securely fastened without harming your roof. . Ensure That The Solar Design Meets State Regulations And Manufacturer Requirements.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 5, 2019

Listed” permitted pesticides are defined to mean only pesticides that are recommended by the National Organic Standards Board or designated as “minimum risk pesticides” under FIFRA. Together, these factors point in one direction: the State has not prohibited local governments from regulating pesticides in the manner addressed by the County.

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