Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 28, 2014

The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure announced that earlier this week it reached the milestone of 1,500 Envision Sustainability Professionals who have been credentialed in the use of the Envision sustainable infrastructure rating system. yes, something like LEED for roads and bridges). There is a charge for that service.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Center for Sustainability at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), Overland Park, Kansas, set aggressive goals for the College, including becoming a 100% renewable energy campus by 2050. This commitment affected every building project on campus, including Galileo’s Pavilion, a 3,000-square-foot academic building.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In states like South Dakota and Kansas, new construction projects average a relatively affordable $204,420 and $207,120, respectively, but in states like California and Hawaii, buyers can expect to pay an average of $405,440 and $412,840 for new home construction, respectively.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (CAIC) has awarded $350,000 in grants for nine projects. The projects chosen for funding will rely upon partnerships between arts, economic development and government organizations in order to promote the arts and economic growth in Kansas. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

On May 02-2013, Ford Motor Company announced it would add a third crew and more than 2,000 jobs at the Kansas City Assembly Plant which builds the F-150. Ford is adding more than 2,000 jobs at its Kansas City (MO) Assembly Plant to meet surging demand for the Ford F-150 and planned production of the all-new Ford Transit. By Ed Feldman.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Kansas offers a diverse economy perfect for your business. International companies like Mars, Caterpillar, AMC Theatres, Cerner, Teva, Rubbermaid, Spirit Aerosystems and Cargill all have a Kansas address because they saw the advantages: Competitive financial incentives. Take a look at Kansas. By Shana Daley.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When the National Association of Home Builders’ Leadership Council met in Kansas City, Mo., Many builders already use sustainable construction and development methods, materials, and designs to minimize their homes’ impact on the environment, improve resiliency, and conserve natural resources. Sustainability. Environmental.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

US Army Sustainment Command. Region 6 (R6) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity 30 (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Construction Contract (MATOC) with Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Capabilities, for the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and 32 Nebraska. Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). US 44 Army.

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Construction Today

APRIL 3, 2023

A contract was awarded to one of HOCHTIEF’s US subsidiaries, Turner Construction Company (Turner), to build an initial phase of a four-billion-dollar building program for a battery factory in De Soto, Kansas. Together with a joint venture partner, Turner will build a manufacturing facility for.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2021

Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kansas, and Louisiana have all enacted or proposed legislation to block such bans after San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, and New York have all taken action toward phasing out natural gas. Sustainability. Sustainability. cbroderick. Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:24. Read More. . Green Design.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Properly administered renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects that pays reasonable prevailing wage rates produce a higher percentage (greater then 90%) of project on-time and on-budget, and with higher overall satisfaction levels for project participants and benefactors (building users).

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Tight inventory sustained elevated prices, though some formerly red-hot housing markets posted small but steady declines throughout October. On the flip side, home prices continued to rise in affordable metros like Milwaukee, Hartford, and Kansas City, which saw gains of 0.9%, 0.9%, and 0.8%, respectively. The typical U.S.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 30, 2020

How running mobile apps on rugged mobile devices is essential for sustaining your construction business. Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 07:07. When it comes to using technology on construction jobsites, smartphones are at the center of the action.

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Natural Building

JULY 25, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Home Innovation Research Labs’ new study looks at the cost effectiveness of solar panels across five markets across the country: Phoenix, Tampa, Boston, Kansas City, and Seattle. Sustainability. The installation of solar photovoltaic panels is appealing, but how does the return on the major investment play out? Read More. .

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Taking a step back from a LEED only law, other third party certifications will now permitted, A project may request use of an alternative green building or sustainability rating system in lieu of LEED or the Sustainable Infrastructure Scorecard. The new Ordinance will be greener and require, each.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Overall, Kansas City has always provided a rich environment for both business and professional growth in healthcare, and over the past 20 years, that growth opportunity has extended south to include businesses, healthcare professionals and hospitals in Overland Park,” said Mike Fiorito, COO of HOS. ” .”

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The new prepared salad plant will not only support the sustained growth Reser’s has experienced over the past several years, but will also position the company for future expansion. These new positions will allow employees to secure sustainable employment and access additional training.”. Read Reser’s Fine Foods Investing $86.5M

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BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2024

Fuller joined DLR Group in 1986, co-founded the Kansas City office in 1994, and has spent his entire career with the firm. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Overall, Kansas City has always provided a rich environment for both business and professional growth in healthcare, and over the past 20 years, that growth opportunity has extended south to include businesses, healthcare professionals and hospitals in Overland Park,” said Mike Fiorito, COO of HOS.

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Natural Building

APRIL 25, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

I thought it would be effective to create inexpensive self-sustained modular home units that could be placed and relocated where needed. I wanted this project to be feasible and creating a completely self-sustaining home out of a 20’ x 8’ x 9’6” container without spending too much money was difficult. That was easier said than done.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building. It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This means that new hot spots of tech innovation are springing up in places like Kansas City, the site of Google’s new high speed Google Fiber network, and Pittsburgh, a new hotbed for innovative tech start-ups. Greater Kansas City: Silicon Prairie. Kansas City most notably stood out for its significant growth of tech companies.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

Solar trees at Florida's Babcock Ranch, where sustainability is built into the infrastructure. Sustainability. Industry supporters have introduced such measures in Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas, and Utah. Photo: courtesy Babcock Ranch. . Energy Efficiency. Innovation. Energy Efficiency. CEF generates 1.37

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Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2023

BotBuilt uses the latest technology to implement advanced motion planning with computer vision to build a more sustainable future for construction, forever changing the way the world builds with automation. The Residents are invested alongside accredited investors in a REIT that includes the very homes in which renters live.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 23, 2016

“I look forward to working with local leaders and community members to realize the vision of a first-of-its-kind transportation service that increases access to jobs, links neighborhoods, and improves real-time information in a sustainable, safe way.”. NXP, Autodesk, and Mobileye to help execute its Smart City Plan.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

In higher education, San Antonio’s six NSA Centers of Excellence specialize in cybersecurity research and education and support a sustainable cybersecurity workforce pipeline. Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Kansas fill out the top five, respectively.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 3, 2016

BF’s 12TH ANNUAL RANKINGS report is our most comprehensive analysis to date of the locations that are leading the pack in the most important benchmarks for sustainable growth in the 21st century. Part Two: Metro Rankings.

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PSMJ Resources

DECEMBER 22, 2010

architecture firms, and with ABI scores above the 50 level in two of the past three months, the prospects of a sustainable recovery in design activity are enhanced. Boston, Richmond, Kansas City, and Dallas expressed optimism about the near-term outlook. The index recorded a score of 52.0 Any score above 50 signifies growth at U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. She is a big proponent of sustainable practices, and Autodesk is a great resource for those looking to reduce wasted materials on jobsites.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 7, 2013

In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Kansas City, Mo.: $78 78 million.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. This leadership in sustainable energy will continue, as Iowa utilities have pledged to spend billions to add more wind capacity in the coming years. Louis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Indianapolis and Omaha.

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MARCH 12, 2013

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Kansas City, Mo.:

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 24, 2022

Investments in renewable energy are driving job growth and site selection decisions across the nation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 14, 2022

In school, I had a professor, Dr. Belinda Sturm at the University of Kansas, who believed in me and recommended me for an internship with Burns & McDonnell. I didn’t really know what I was getting into, but that was the impetus for pursuing engineering. I opted for civil engineering because it was the broadest category.

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