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European Data Privacy Law Applicable to Green Buildings

Green Building Law Update

With the upcoming May 25, 2018 effective date for the new European General Data Protection Regulation, the European Union law drafted to provide greater protections for the personal data of individuals, it is a good time to review and consider the large quantity of data generated by green buildings. Many small U.S.

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EPDs are Among the Hottest Topics in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

In the context of green building, EPDs will provide a way describing the environmental impact of a building material or product. where EPDs are soon to be crucial in green building because LEED v4 and Green Globes both recognize EPDs. Not only are EPDs key in LEED v4, but EPDs are among the hottest topics in green building.

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Editor's Commentary - Should Landscaping Workers be Unionized?

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Ryan Whisner

Green Industry Professionals

AC Business Media recently named Ryan Whisner as editor of the landscape industry-focused publication Green Industry Pros. Whisner has worked as a reporter and editor at the Daily Jefferson County Union newspaper in Fort Atkinson, Wis. for the past 20.

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European Union Avoids Fracturing

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Environmental concerns about water pollution and unexpected seismic activity (yes, earthquakes) that may result from fracking operations have pushed most of the EU nations firmly to the green side of the argument. The post European Union Avoids Fracturing appeared first on Business Facilities. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

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Three Design-Build Teams Short Listed for MBTA Green Line Extension Project

ENR Construction

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has short listed three design-build teams to compete for the long-awaited Green Line Extension. billion project will extend the light rail line on two new branches from Lechmere Station in East Cambridge to Union Square in Somerville and to College Avenue in Medford.

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Federal Government Approves New Estimated Cost Structure For Long-Delayed MBTA Green Line Extension

ENR Construction

The Federal Transit Administration, on April 4, green lighted the new estimated cost structure for the long-delayed Green Line Extension.

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