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Coolest offices around the world

Lets Build

We all know the boring offices that are plain, simple and doesn’t try to lift the spirits of the workers at all. At GenieBelt, we have done some research on interesting and cool offices around the world that you can take a look at, and maybe get inspired for your own office. Do you know more cool offices or buildings?

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Combatting climate change could also boost procurement skills

Construction Law

The government says it has so far mobilised £26 billion of capital investment for the green industrial revolution which, along with regulations, will support up to 190,000 jobs by 2025, and up to 440,000 jobs by 2030, and leverage up to £90 billion of private investment by 2030. There will be a lot to oversee. Nick Barrett.

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Evolution can disrupt more than revolution

Construction Law

The government’s bid to “transform public procurement” in the UK has now reached the statute books, with the Procurement Act 2023 receiving Royal Assent on 26 October. The relevant Green Paper – Transforming Public Procurement – was published three years ago so the Cabinet Office should be up to speed on the secondary legislation.

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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town

Green Building Law Update

Bill 6-14 would create an Office of Sustainability. Bill 7-14 would create a preference for a certified green business in the County''s procurement of goods and services. It is already a very green place and this legislative package, that admittedly would not (.

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Sellar gets go-ahead 444-bed London student scheme

Construction Enquirer

London developer Sellar has secured planning permission to build 444 purpose-built student homes, office and retail space at King’s Place in Southwark. The project will be an all-electric building that could be carbon-free through green power procurement.

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Four New LEED Pilot Credits Respond to COVID-19

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council has now added two additional Pilot Credits responding to the novel coronavirus. Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the coronavirus pandemic era. Green building is a subset of that essential real estate sector.

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Why You Care About the Revision to OMB Circular A-119?

Green Building Law Update

Office of Management and Budget is seeking comments, no later than May 12, 2014, on proposed revisions to Circular A-119, “Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities.” Department of Energy, Green Building Certification System Review.

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