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Why are green buildings important?

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The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Today’s green buildings still use concrete but in a more considered and sparing format.

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Texas Lawn Care Company Goes Green with Battery-Powered Equipment

Green Industry Professionals

Johnny McDonnell, senior vice president of operations for WLE Landscape discusses his company’s change from gas-powered to battery-powered lawn equipment

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American Green Zone Alliance and STIHL Inc. establish battery electric equipment advocacy campaign

Green Industry Professionals

American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) and STIHL Inc. have entered into a unique collaboration to support a nationwide campaign promoting the benefits of battery-electric equipment in professional applications. The new effort pairs industry-leading.

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Suing But Not Because it was Not a Green Building

Green Building Law Update

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. It is important to make clear there are very few instances of litigation involving substantive matters of green building.

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Revolutionizing the standard green lease

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As more building owners, managers, and tenants incorporate environmental stewardship and sustainability into their real estate operations, the concept of green leasing has moved into the mainstream. A green lease can cover fit-out materials, energy consumption, waste disposal, office equipment energy usage, and more.

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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Requirements for air sealing of filtration and air-cleaning equipment are clarified, and new requirements for preoccupancy ventilation and building envelope moisture management are added.

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New Report Demonstrates Breadth, Momentum of Green Building Movement

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Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its inaugural LEED in Motion report, a holistic statistical snapshot of the green building movement aimed at equipping its members with the insight to make a strong case for sustainable building activity.' Washington, D.C. (Aug. 14, 2013) — The U.S.

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