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Los Angeles Tops EPA Cities For ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

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District of Columbia, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas round out top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions.

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Study quantifies cost premiums for net zero buildings

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The District of Columbia has more green buildings than other large U.S. New goals will likely prompt the District to raise the efficiency bar even higher. s Department of the Environment commissioned a study to assess costs and benefits associated with net zero energy, net zero water, and Living Buildings. read more.

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Why the D.C. Green Building Act is Fundamentally Flawed and a Solution

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Department of the Environment (DDOE) regarding the Green Building Act (GBA). How can I make this claim? Because the D.C. Government does not understand what a LEED mandate actually entails. I was recently reviewing materials published by the D.C. One slide caught my attention: Do you see the problem with this slide?

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Guide to Heavy-Duty Technician Recruitment and Retention

Construction Business Owner

Retention Mastery: Keep your best techs happy with competitive pay, comprehensive onboarding, a morale-boosting environment, and a culture where they're a part of the team. Fill out the form on this page to download the white paper. I DO NOT consent to provide personalized information for the purposes outlined above.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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Energy efficiency is a win-win for Virginia’s economy and our environment, and we must build on the momentum generated over the last four years.”. “While we have made progress in these areas, there is still much to be done to grow utility-sponsored programs and encourage strategies like Combined Heat and Power.

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Construction Safety: Using Drones to Save Lives

Construction Business Owner

They offer an eagle eye for environment, health and safety (EHS) managers and occupational safety and health professionals. From surveying to monitoring the jobsite for Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance, these days, drones have proven to be almost indispensable to the success of a progressive construction company.

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Proven Technology to Keep Projects on Track

Construction Business Owner

When considering computer technology solutions that will be used on construction sites, you will need to consider not only the initial cost of these solutions, but also the environment in which they will be used. Construction is a rugged job. I DO NOT consent to provide personalized information for the purposes outlined above. First Name.