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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

The City of South Miami, Florida City Commission is scheduled to take a final vote on July 18 on an ordinance that will require rooftop photovoltaic panels on new construction and major renovations. The ordinance is likely to pass given that at its July 12 meeting the second reader version of this ordinance passed with a 4 to 1 vote.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

This public health crisis is not limited to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami. The law varies from state to state, but in an analogous situation most jurisdictions can find liability against a residential landlord in the event of a dog bite where there is a ‘no dog’ policy at the premises that is not enforced by that landlord.

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Sign of the Times: The New American Home 2021

Pro Builder

I’m tempted to move in myself because this is walking distance to my office, plus there’s light rail to the airport and plans for a bullet train to Miami within walking distance.”. Energy/Green Consultant: Two Trails , Parrish, Fla. Residential Building Supply. Landscape Design: Redmon Design Co. Orlando, Fla. Plato Woodwork.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Education • BFA, Interior Design, Miami University. Secret Life • Graced with a green thumb, which she uses on her 500- square-foot produce garden. . . . Education • Green Building Certificate, Colorado State University. Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas. Alexa Drees Walker, 31. Drees Homes.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA

CivilJungle

Construction of Miami International Airport Northside runway. PCL construction works on various institutional, residential, educational and commercial construction projects. San Diego Airport- The Green Building. The major Transportation projects which are carried out by KIEWIT construction is as follows. Revenue :- 6.9

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What Color Shutters Go with Red Brick?

CivilJungle

Also Read: Residential Roofing | Which Residential Roof Type Is Best for You | Types of Roofing | Find the Right Roof Type for Your Home Based on Design and Price | A Colonial Home With Black Shutters And Red Brick The combination of red brick and black shutters is timeless. A house with green shutters seems cozy next to a brick one.

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

The study included cities in a variety of climatic zones—including Miami, Phoenix, St. Air leakage in residential and commercial buildings is a major source of energy waste. Building owners and architects are increasingly asking that question as LEED and other “green building” standards grow in popularity. According to the U.S.