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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Localized Sourcing.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

It was widely reported that the first green building litigation in the country was the 2007 trial court case of Southern Builders, Inc. Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U. That green building tax credit was monetized and sold to 5 Maryland taxpayers. 19-C-07-011405.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

It was widely reported that the first green building litigation in the country was the 2007 trial court case of Southern Builders, Inc. Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U. That green building tax credit was monetized and sold to 5 Maryland taxpayers. 19-C-07-011405.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. 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.

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Veterans Off Grid in New Mexico

Natural Building

Army Veteran and Veterans Off-Grid founder Ryan Timmermans and volunteer Josh Camp talk about helping vets learn green construction in Carson, New Mexico. He vividly recalled coming home after his last tour in Afghanistan finding his mind and spirit had fallen into an abyss. “We And through that, they teach green-building skills.

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$150 Million Aluminum Facility Coming To Bowling Green, KY; Creating 80 Jobs

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and UACJ Corporation to build an aluminum production facility in Bowling Green. Constellium, a European aluminum company, and UACJ, a Japanese aluminum company, both will supply the aluminum coils that will then be treated and processed in Bowling Green. The facility is also designed to allow for future expansion. Kentucky Gov.

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2022 BALA Projects: Kitchens That Cook

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These kitchens from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards showcase on-trend design and innovative ideas for any price point. Square footage: 390 sf Builder/Remodeler (entrant): New Urban Home Builders, Grand Rapids Architect + Interior Designer: Deidre Interiors, Grand Rapids Green Verifier: GreenEdge of Michigan , Holland, Mich.