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Eco-Friendly Construction Practices That Could Save the World

Construction Marketing

A quick recap of the extreme weather we’ve seen in 2017: Repeated large-scale hurricanes in Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida, etc. This way, you’re reducing the disruption of natural environments. It also has a reduced impact on the local environment. Careful planning can reduce the amount of waste during a project.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

there are 5,460 locally acquired cases in Puerto Rico, and those numbers will grow significantly because the mosquitoes that can carry Zika are found in increasing areas of the U.S. But where a building has an insect management plan, the negligent implementation of a plan may arguably give rise to liability.

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Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Green Building Law Update

Local mosquito borne transmission of Zika virus has recently been reported in Puerto Rico, the U.S. the sprayers dispense very fine aerosol droplets that stay aloft and kill flying mosquitoes on contact), typically less than 3 ounces per acre, which minimizes exposure and risks to people and the environment. Read the label.

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Federal Facilities – Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

Building Information Management

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Each agency shall include its anticipated total performance-based contract volume in its plan submitted pursuant to subsection (d) of this section. (c)

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California Modular Builder Breaks Ground in Texas

Pro Builder

The electrically self-sustaining, custom luxury and smart-connected homes, which the company has branded “GreenLux,” will quickly and efficiently cut down an increased market demand to deliver a number of high-end homes to local consumers within weeks. They are pre-designed, but any of the plans can be customized for customers.

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