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Why Digital Construction is Gaining Momentum in Washington D.C. 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Earlier this month, I was in Washington, D.C. government officials and industry leaders to discuss digital construction technology’s critical role in building strong and sustainable infrastructure. Momentum is increasing for the use of technology in how infrastructure is designed and constructed – propelled by the U.S.

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The nation's capital of sustainable design

BD+C

Major cities, like Washington, D.C., Based on the dense concentration of wealth, infrastructure, and people located in urban areas, it makes sense that the sustainable transformation of the world’s cities has become a focus of the climate change movement.

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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021

Pro Builder

San Francisco took the top spot for its energy efficient transportation policies and local government operations, which prioritized investments for efficient and sustainable vehicle fleets and infrastructure. The West Coast dominated the list of energy efficient cities with four California metros in the top 10.

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With Over $3.6 Trillion in Value You Should Pay Attention to GRESB

Green Building Law Update

For the uninitiated GRESB assesses the sustainability performance of real estate and infrastructure portfolios worldwide. GRESB’s stated “mission is to enhance and protect shareholder value by assessing and empowering sustainability practices in the real asset sector.”. Green Building Council, Inc.

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Climate Change Adaptation for Built Infrastructure

Building Information Management

Attend a presentation titled Climate Change Adaptation for Built Infrastructure. Washington, DC. The details for the meeting are as follows: Wednesday, June 19, 2013. to 10:15 a.m. Keck Center of the National Academies. 500 Fifth Street NW.

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King County Mandates its Green Building be the Greenest, with a Twist

Green Building Law Update

All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. Challenge County Initiative King LEED Living Local Government SITES Sustainable building program'

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GRESB is Huge with $2.3 Trillion in Real Estate so Follow the Money

Green Building Law Update

Trillion reported their environmental, social and governance information to Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). A relative newcomer, the GRESB real estate assessment is becoming recognized as the global standard for portfolio level sustainability reporting in the real estate sector. REITs in total participated.