Building Radar

JANUARY 21, 2020

Lean and green – an abstract of the green construction industry Green construction, referring to both structure and the utilisation of environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient processes, no longer bears the stigma of companies run by starry-eyed idealists or business hippies. The future of green construction 1.

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Lets Build

MARCH 2, 2017

Green construction, or Green Building as many call it, has started attracting more and more attention during the last years. The concept behind green construction lies far beyond the creation of a building that doesn’t harm the environment. The True Value Of Green Construction. Better protection of the natural habitat.

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Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

As the industry focuses on green construction to alleviate the environmental stresses caused by construction—the sector uses 48% of global energy , depletes natural resources, and is responsible for 38% of global greenhouse gas emissions —construction professionals worldwide are searching for ways to make their efforts more sustainable.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2014

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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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2014

Much has changed, but much has remained the same, in the arena of green building law mandates since March 18,2002, when the city of Normal, Illinois enacted Ordinance 4825, the first ever mandatory green building law, requiring LEED certification in the Central Business District for public or private new construction of over 7,500 square feet.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Given that the Federal Government is, by far, the largest owner of buildings in North America, and is also the owner or more green buildings and more LEED certified buildings than anyone else, this is significant. Green Building Council’s LEED 2009. GSA completed a supplemental review of the U.S. changes looming.”

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking. It’s also free.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

This action codifies the 2017 Department of the Interior Solicitor’s Office Opinion M–37050 , which analyzed the scope of the MBTA and determined the act only applies to the intentional take of migratory birds and that the take of birds resulting from an activity is not prohibited when the underlying purpose of that activity is not to take birds.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Architects Codes Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Sustainable Development Contractors Regulations Designers Engineers Facility Managers Government Buildings Hotel Facilities Multifamily Housing Construction Office Building Retail Centers Shopping Centers Warehouses Energy Efficiency Sustainability' (..)

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 13, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposed rule to restore criminal penalties for accidental killing of migratory birds, revoking the January 7, 2021, final regulation that limited the enforcement of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Last week, the U.S.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Here is a truth: Green Building is not a fad. Between 2005 and 2008, the Green Building Construction industry has grown by 500%, from a $10 billion industry to a $49b industry. McGraw-Hill Trends Driving Change Report’s Green Outlook 2009 predicts the industry tripling between now and 2013, to a $140b market.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

The Rooney Rule, named for Dan Rooney, the late owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, responds to the problem within the NFL where despite that more than 70% of the league’s players are Black, with no Black owners and only two minority owners, and minority candidates do not have equal access to coaching and front office opportunities.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

of Energy will spend $9 million to encourage investments in energy-saving technologies that can be tested and deployed in offices, shops, restaurants, hospitals, hotels and other types of commercial buildings. Examples include: • Green leases that help building owners and lessees save money. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The resiliency initiatives include an underground parking garage with a basin the size of four Olympic swimming pools, and green areas including green roofs and green facades that will be able to absorb water. Regulations Codes and Standards' More are planned in future.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ). 19 Mayors Pledge to Make All New Buildings Net-Zero by 2030. Construction Input Costs Rise 6.2 Percent Through August.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. The Office, The Field, and Technology. There’s no better example of the business silo in construction than the separation that many companies experience between field operations and office management. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The atrium also enabled the home to meet strict land-use regulations without sacrificing other space. The three-story plan offers a wide-open basement for an art studio and fabrication operation, an efficient ground level of primarily public spaces, and a top story for bedrooms and another home office.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The movement toward green building has been slow to catch on in the casino industry, but that could change with Suffolk Downs, which plans to build a $1 billion casino in Boston. “We Regulations Codes and Standards' Those vying for the state''s casino licenses are given preference if their proposals show limited water and energy use.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. And there are plenty of advantages to “mobilizing” your construction company: improved communication between field and office. real-time data updates at the office , leading to better reporting and better data on which to make decisions. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

That same month the same attorney general’s office confirmed it sent Exxon Mobil a subpoena for climate change information. Scientists, government leaders, regulators, businesses, investors, and the public at large continue to express heightened interest in the subject.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 10, 2018

The change is significant for buildings pursuing LEED or Green Globes certification, for buildings with GSA or other government space leases tied to an ENERGY STAR score of 75, for buildings in cities with mandatory benchmarking, and for the more than 450,000 commercial properties that have an ENERGY STAR score. You have 75 days to act.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Distances between job sites and the office continue to increase as companies go further and further from their home base to do work. A friend of mine had a foreman who hated doing his paperwork, which consisted primarily of approving and submitting timecards to the office.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. If the answer was no to any one of these, you have an opportunity to make your accounting office operations much easier. Green Building.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Some of us remember the “dark ages” of going back and forth between job sites and the office. With the adoption of cell phones, we no longer had to physically go back and forth between the office and the field – we could make a phone call to connect the two. Green Building.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. construction management.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

This post is about what we know today about how to occupy commercial and public buildings, from offices to schools, in order to prevent the spread of the SARS-Cov-2 (the now designation for what had been the novel coronavirus 2019). requirements mandating use of recirculated air and the like.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 21, 2014

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death. an extension).

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. It is simple, get ownership and management back on track by placing safety above all else and fleshing that out every day at the office and on the jobsites. There are many excuses when it comes to ignoring safety regulations. Safety regulations are in place for a reason.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. There is wonderful technology available for the field and for back office operations. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. foundation.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 28, 2013

“If we wish to build out a modern grid—one that meets these challenges and delivers long-term value to consumers—then we must rethink how utilities are currently regulated.”. Equally important, most utilities have little incentive to improve efficiency or service quality beyond the minimum levels required by regulators.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. « Follow the Green Road (or A Summary of CONExpo/ConAgg). That fancy new tablet to easily transfer data from field to office will do you no good if you don’t have a system to code and process the information. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. It seems that the smart phone is nudging some “back-office” business functions to the field, as construction firms use software to enter data in real-time and to make on-the-spot adjustments at the jobsite. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Project Team Members: Whether they work in the field, are in the office, or outside of your company, everyone who touches a project is part of your team. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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