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EPA Releases Draft National Recycling Strategy

Green Building Law Update

Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft National Recycling Strategy and is seeking public comment through December 4, 2020, with the goal of finalizing it in early 2021. This draft identifies strategic objectives and actions needed to create a stronger, more resilient U.S. solid waste recycling system.

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High-performance air- and water-resistive barriers deliver improved sustainability

Construction Specifier

By Richard Martens Sustainability is a complex topic in all fields; every initiative seeking to improve sustainability brings both improvements and setbacks. Within modern construction, there is an exception to the inherent complexity of sustainability comparisons. Photos courtesy Sto Corp. Construction is no different.

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

Job Order Contracting

The fact is that FEDRAMP can and has harmed efficient federal sector stewardship of the built environment. Here is a draft memo from OMB regarding FEDRAMP revisions, that: [link]. As a result, there is a misunderstanding as to how and if these requirements provide benefit. Please review the following which clearly support this fact.

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BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management

Job Order Contracting

Forget 3D visualization, Life-cycle Management Competency and Common Terms are the most critical aspects to achieving efficient renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction of the built environment. Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment & LEAN Construction Delivery.

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Water is the Most Important ESG Factor

Green Building Law Update

in a state where the majority of rain in cities and towns flows into storm drains dumping into the Pacific Ocean), including a draft emergency regulation that among other things makes washing a car without a shut-off nozzle punishable by a fine. This looming water curb and excessively severe public policy (. yes, this blog will continue).

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5 Best Practices Of Energy Efficient Buildings

Construction Marketing

As people become more aware of the harm and dangers caused by climate change, businesses and individuals alike are believed to be starting to make the switch to sustainable practices. The result of air leaks is cold outside air entering the home through the wall, ground floor, and ceiling gaps, causing cold drafts.

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Vicki Worden on the New Green Globes and Her Commitment to the Mission

Green Building Law Update

“Professionally, I learned early in my career from people who applied the concept of stewardship to everything they do – whether it’s volunteer leadership, politics, the environment or industry.”. Leave it in a better way than you found it.”. While nearly a 1,000 buildings are Green Globes certified in the U.S.

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