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Eco-Friendly Construction Practices That Could Save the World

Construction Marketing

Why Should Your Construction Business Care About Going Green? A quick recap of the extreme weather we’ve seen in 2017: Repeated large-scale hurricanes in Texas, Puerto Rico, Florida, etc. Going Green. Be green in more than just your work. The more green steps you implement, the greater the impact.

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ANA Hybrid Technology Leads the Green Revolution

Construction Business Owner

ANA Hybrid Technology Leads the Green Revolution As an industry leader, ANA contributes to mitigating climate change and meeting industry demands. mhodges Mon, 04/01/2024 - 09:47 ANA’s intuitive hybrid energy systems are fuel-efficient solutions that reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Green Building Law Update

Local mosquito borne transmission of Zika virus has recently been reported in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Zika virus, that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, has become a matter of real concern. Virgin Islands, and America Samoa. but there have been travel associated cases.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

there are 5,460 locally acquired cases in Puerto Rico, and those numbers will grow significantly because the mosquitoes that can carry Zika are found in increasing areas of the U.S. This public health crisis is not limited to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami.

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Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

Business Facilities

The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry has a large cluster in Puerto Rico with nearly 50 manufacturing plants on the island. She is an accredited LEED® Green Associate. Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey ravaged the U.S. and Caribbean, and were some of the strongest and most destructive hurricanes making landfall in U.S.

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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022

Pro Builder

Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022 ibush Fri, 02/24/2023 - 07:00 To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) launched in 2009. Since the inception of the green standard, builders across the U.S.

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners

Construction Business Owner

Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. The LEED Green Building Design and Construction Guide is thorough to a fault. Green Building. The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 16:18. Download your beginner’s handbook to get started.