Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 27, 2019

Petersburg, Florida passed a progressive ordinance last week mandating that City infrastructure projects and newly constructed and renovated City building be third party certified as green. Petersburg City Council on January 17, 2019 and awaiting the Mayor’s signature, supersedes the prior Executive Order 2017-01 Sustainable St.

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BD+C

MARCH 27, 2013

A Florida House bill that says state agencies should decide on a project-by-project basis which green certification standards are used on state construction passed a subcommittee vote 12-1. Timber industry representatives want other sustainable wood standards recognized, asserting that the FSC’s standards are too burdensome and costly.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 4, 2023

Not only is it a hygienic option, but tile is also sustainable, durable, and—with the help of new printing technology—capable of adding an almost limitless range of fashionable finishes, colors, and designs. As a result, tile is becoming a stylish option for homeowners in 2023, Forbes reports.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2013

On November 6, the City Commission of Key West, Florida unanimously adopted Ordinance 13-19 establishing LEED Certified level certification or Florida Green Building Coalition Bronze level certification as a prerequisite to all residential construction. Coalition Florida Green Key LEED Local Government West building'

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Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2021

And California is known for its sustainability practices, especially because the state’s climate swings result in severe consequences, such as drought, fires, and electricity costs. Here’s a rundown of the least sustainable cities surveyed for this list. Sustainability. New York City, for example, ranks at 14, says Realtor.com.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2013

A nationwide battle over forest certification standards continues to be played out nationally and in Florida with legislation passed this month. HB 269 would revise a 2008 law that led the Florida Department of Management Services to adopt theU.S. Green Building Council''s LEED program as the standard for state office buildings.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Contractors in Florida could benefit from a data collection project by the state''s chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. read more.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). US Army Sustainment Command. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The post LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction appeared first on 4BT. MATOC/SATOC Overview. US Army Corps of Engineers.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies—especially renewables and energy efficiency.”. CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest energy company in the U.S. in Florida. Photo: FPL).

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Construction Today

AUGUST 2, 2023

For those outside of Florida, or for those living in the Sunshine State and unaware, here’s a snapshot history of JEA. Before its new nominal anacronym, JEA was known as Jacksonville Electric Authority. In 1895, the City of Jacksonville started generating its own electricity, necessitating a local authority.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

One week later, our Florida-based sustainability expert reflects on the energy and innovation he saw last week on the sprawling, international show floor in Atlanta.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2022

Anna Marandi, who served as the program manager of climate resilience and sustainability at the National League of Cities, added two other places to the safe haven list: Ann Arbor, Michigan and perhaps surprisingly, Orlando, Florida. Orlando makes the cut, Marandi said, because the city has introduced measures to decarbonize.

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Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2022

Legendary home builder and industry trailblazer Perry Bigelow passed away on July 4th, but his lifelong dedication to sustainable and affordable building is upheld by Bigelow Homes, the company he leaves behind. Michigan born and Florida raised, he received a B. in Mathematics from Taylor University and a B.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 9, 2019

‘One Water’ master plan latest effort by central Florida city to sustainably manage its water resources.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2020

The International Construction Codes, also known as I-Codes, set the minimum standards for constructing safe and sustainable structures. The state of Florida, for example, led the country in requiring structures to comply with high-wind provisions. While they are legal requirements in the U.S., Environmental.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Tight inventory sustained elevated prices, though some formerly red-hot housing markets posted small but steady declines throughout October. The typical U.S. home value rose just 0.1% in October as the number of newly pending listings fell a staggering 35.1% year-over-year, according to Zillow.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 30, 2020

How running mobile apps on rugged mobile devices is essential for sustaining your construction business. Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 07:07. When it comes to using technology on construction jobsites, smartphones are at the center of the action. First Name.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design. markets: Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Houston; Seattle; South Florida; and Southern California. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2018

NUDURA ICF has demonstrated its versatility and sustainability in the building of this Gothic style church. Peter's Anglican Church in Tallahassee, Florida which was completed in June 2014 in only 20 months at a cost of $9.2

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ENR Construction

JUNE 17, 2015

More infrastructure owners, designers and builders such as on Florida's $2.3-billion billion I-4 upgrade are turning to new tool to build projects right and build the 'right project.'.

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Sustainability Florida Infrastructure Design 28

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A quick recap of the extreme weather we’ve seen in 2017: Repeated large-scale hurricanes in Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida, etc. If the construction industry accepts some responsibility in making the world a greener place, it can help the planet become sustainable for years to come. Wildfires sweeping up the west coast.

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Puerto Rico Green Construction Materials 240

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

The educators at Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, Florida have been practicing modular construction long before it became popular. Another challenge that the student team focused on is the changing and dynamic weather in Florida.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In addition, the community is expected to feature a 24-acre water oasis said to “be built sustainably with low water consumption and using a minimum amount of additives and energy,” Disney said in the release. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the company’s Florida-based attractions have not yet rebounded from the virus-fueled losses.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Trade schools for construction management provide future construction managers opportunities to learn the latest practices and tech without costing as much as a 4-year degree. If you’re looking into trade school for an associate’s degree in construction management, make sure they have specialized, accredited programs in various construction fields.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

One way to dramatically improve productivity for construction and improve sustainability is to “productize” building systems and common building elements to enable the use of manufacturing methods, enable scale, and increase sustainability – these concepts are the core of Industrialized Construction (IC). . Infrastructure .

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BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood has just received two of its very own twisting towers courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group and Terra, a South Florida real estate development firm. Additionally, recycled and locally sourced materials, such as oolitic limestone and sustainably harvested wood, were used.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood has just received two of its very own twisting towers courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group and Terra, a South Florida real estate development firm. Additionally, recycled and locally sourced materials, such as oolitic limestone and sustainably harvested wood, were used.

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C-School

MARCH 17, 2007

According to this the article below, Florida International University has been selected to provide its vision of the house of the future. To Build Energy Efficient, Sustainable “Future House” in China. The official construction opening ceremony will be held on March 16, 2007.”

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The methodology was admittedly unscientific, if only in that the sample was too small given the large number of sustainable building being erected across the country. In some of those instances, the parties used an AIA Contract Documents form (the wrong form) but not a Sustainable Project form.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Groundbreaking ceremonies were recently held for the Orlando-Florida-based Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center, Phase 2, a sustainable, 21st-century, $9-million facility addition/renovation in the Dr. Phillips neighborhood designed by SchenkelShultz Architecture and supported by Dr. Phillips Charities. frontpage'

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2022

TNAR's energy and sustainability consultant, says that glass can make or break a project like this. Smith models home performance with Energy Gauge, a simulation software developed by the Florida Solar Energy Center. Even in the hot Florida sun, you can touch the inside of the frame and it still feels cool," says Smith.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Sustainability. Florida VA Project on Target, Says VA. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ongoing efforts to boost opportunity in rural communities, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has awarded six low-interest loans to local governments and community organizations that will spur rural economic development in Missouri, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas.

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BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2024

Reyes was elevated as a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects in 2022, is a senior design fellow by the Design Futures Council, and is a past president of AIA Florida. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

The first Florida Construction News magazine edition. Yesterday, after some final revisions and checks, I hit “send” and published Florida Construction News online. The Florida title had been in gestation for two years. The production costs can be sustained and the business can grow.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

The first Florida Construction News magazine edition. Yesterday, after some final revisions and checks, I hit “send” and published Florida Construction News online. The Florida title had been in gestation for two years. The production costs can be sustained and the business can grow.

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Florida North Carolina Jacksonville Chicago 48

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When Category 4 Hurricane Michael pounded into the Florida Panhandle in 2018, he brought winds upward of 150 mph. The 9,000-square-foot-waterfront home in Florida sustained no damage from 90+ mph winds and several inches of rain. Putting Composite Roofing to the Test. As recommended, Port St. But not the conference center.

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