Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

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. Green building laws generally follow one of three regulatory schemes.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

In an environment of green building standards, rating systems, and codes, it is the republishing of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 When many consider green building they do so in terms of rating systems like LEED or Green Globes and codes like the IgCC or CalGreen. In addition, it will now reference the 2013 versions of Standards 62.1

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Green Certification Environment Defense 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

I review a large number of Phase I environmental site assessments, and year in, year out, the largest number of questions I field are about Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions. The environmental professionals who perform those assessment generally do not take heed of Eduardo Galeano’s quote, “History never really says goodbye.

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Site Liability Environment Compensation 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

EPA has withdrawn the new ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” as satisfying the requirements for conducting all appropriate inquiries under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. the Superfund law).

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Site Liability Compensation Certification 120

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 12, 2014

if green building is going to mitigate the negative impacts that human activity has on the planet, green building must include houses. Preparations for the development of the 2015 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard are underway and there are opportunities for you to participate. For details and to RSVP.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 5, 2017

Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings. And this is a particularly important Project Committee impacting nearly all corners of green building. provides a “total building sustainability package” to design, build and operate green buildings. ASHRAE Standard 90.1

Defense 189

Defense Green Sustainability Environment 189

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Green Building Council was no doubt the biggest story at Greenbuild 2017 in Boston last week. And that is saying a lot because Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and there was much to be excited about in the aisles of the expo floor. by the U.S.

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Green Materials Life Cycle Products 238

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Arlington Heights, IL (September 4, 2013 ) — Attendees of the BUILDING Chicago /Greening the Heartland Expo and Conference can still save 20% off the at-site registration fee by registering online in these final days before the event opens on September 9 and concludes on September 11. Exclude Content: Yes.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue . As priorities for site selection requirements change, we adjust the rankings to give you our most credible assessment of which locations are meeting those requirements. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report. By Business Facilities Staff.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The firm quickly rose to the top ranks of economic development consultants, certifying sites for major projects across the country. We could always count on Ed to share his unmatched expertise with us on the critical issues impacting site selection and economic development. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. -

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South Carolina Consulting Defense Zoning 66

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 30, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue. Demand for automobiles is increasing to pre-recession levels with annual vehicle production projections for 2013 reaching just over 15 million units. Figure 2 : Vehicles Sold, 2004 — March 2013. Bureau of Labor Statistics.). By Mark Williams. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.).

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Site Risk Products Drawings 60

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

EPA’s direct final rule allowing the use of the new ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” to satisfy the requirements for conducting “all appropriate inquiries” to qualify for liability protections.

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Site Liability Compensation Legal 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Savvy business people are finding opportunities to profit in matters ancillary to green building, including opportunities advantaged by providing services that contribute to LEED credits. LEED green business' A great example is snow removal. There are very real opportunities to have a role in the more than 1.7

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Industrial Drafting Green DC 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 18, 2013

From the March/April 2013 issue. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. By Business Facilities Staff. The company $7.2-million

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue . The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, Lafayette Street and River Road. Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies recently announced a $208-million investment in new manufacturing at its four production sites in Louisiana.

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Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Among the most misunderstood term in a Phase I environmental site assessment is the Historical Recognized Environmental Condition. By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination.

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Liability Site Environment Commercial 156

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 30, 2013

No less than six Texas cities appear in Business Facilities’ new top 10 ranking of Recovery Employment Leaders in the Metro Ranking Report released this week by the national publication which focuses on site selection and economic development. Austin, TX tops the list, followed by El Paso, McCallen and Houston.

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El Paso Metro Texas Employment 78

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 3, 2016

And concern has only accelerated since November 2013 when projects have had the option of registering under LEED v2009 or LEED v4 because so few projects have opted for v4. The building was actually Gold certified under LEED for New Construction v2009 in 2013, with a total of 67 points. The case study is a riveting read.

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Certification Green Massachusetts Union 120

CAD Shack

MAY 3, 2012

Whats New Revit MEP 2013? Site Meter. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013. Thursday, May 03, 2012. Check out all the great articles including mine. Todd Shackelford. at 9:21 PM. Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook. Labels: AUGIWorld. Usefullness: No comments: Post a Comment.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Green Building. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. There’s no denying that green building is more common than ever. In fact, just a few weeks ago, the latest version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) came out. Get Green Certified. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Certification Green Software 120

Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2013

acre site within the UCSD School of Medicine campus, the 196,000-sq.ft. Green Building Council LEED Platinum Certification and is scheduled to be completed August 2013. is being built by McCarthy Building Companies Inc., at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in La Jolla, Calif. Located on a 3.3-acre read more.

San Diego 74

San Diego BIM Certification Safety 74

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. Green Electrical Contracting. According to a 2009 Booz Allen Hamilton study , green construction will skyrocket over the next five years.

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Green Electrical Sustainability Architecture 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Entergy VY will also set aside a new $25 million fund to ensure the site is restored after decommissioning. This Agreement will end all of the current legal disputes with Entergy VY so that we can focus on the significant issues ahead regarding decommissioning and site restoration,” said Sorrell. ” Gov.

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Vermont Site Agreement Permits 47

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 14, 2013

At its peak, the enormous $650 million project will have more than six hundred workers on site, with most of the work force to be recruited locally. “The first step involves survey and environmental crews, with human resource personnel to begin the hiring process by the end of 2013.”

Texas 74

Texas Education Industrial Green 74

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 1, 2014

On December 30th, the Environmental Protection Agency took final action amending the “All Appropriate Inquiries Rule” to now reference ASTM International''s E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.”

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Regulation Liability Site Permits 120

Contractor Magazine

JULY 18, 2012

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. FMI’s forecast calls for 3% growth for construction put in place (CPIP) by the end of 2012 and another 7% in 2013 for a total of $882.4 Lodging CPIP is expected to grow 4% and rebound somewhat to 7% and 8% in 2013 and 2014. billion in 2013. Plumbing Contractor.

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Construction Forecasting Banking Green 61

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 9, 2014

The newest version of LEED, with the designation LEED v4 is not simply another step in the continuous improvement of the third party verified green building rating system, and while not paradigm shift equal to a Neil Armstrong “giant leap for mankind,” LEED v4 is an all but an entirely new green building certification program.

Certification 136

Certification Green Sustainability Residential 136

CAD Shack

MAY 11, 2010

New Blog Site - Family Jewels. A friend came across this site and it looks pretty darn nice. Family Jewels Blog Site. William Spier Placed a mission statement on the site that I have copied below. Site Meter. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013. Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Resources. (41).

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CAD Site AutoCAD Revit 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 9, 2014

The newest version of LEED, with the designation LEED v4 is not simply another step in the continuous improvement of the third party verified green building rating system, and while not paradigm shift equal to a Neil Armstrong “giant leap for mankind,” LEED v4 is an all but an entirely new green building certification program.

Certification 120

Certification Green Sustainability Residential 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The highly secure facility will be built at the company’s West Akron Complex, an existing 150-acre site that already houses an Ohio Edison service center, a FirstEnergy call center, and a large office building where several company subsidiaries are based. FirstEnergy expects to submit this project to be considered for the U.S.

Ohio 49

Ohio Certification Green Structural Engineering 49

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

The website for the architect on the project, today still says, “2500 R Street located on a two acre site along the R Street light rail corridor in Midtown Sacramento, this new single-family home community is designed to be rated LEED Silver for Homes and LEED Silver for Neighborhood Development.”.

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Claims Sacramento Housing Electrical 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 13, 2013

has announced that it intends to acquire a corporate campus site for its global headquarters and selected business group operations in Fort Collins, CO. The acquisition decision was made after extensive work with the City of Fort Collins to plan the site and to obtain necessary approvals for its intended use. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Colorado Commissioning Minneapolis Minnesota 49

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

from green buildings that were “high performance” because they had a low carbon footprint to, now, occupant well being and the resultant increased productivity. Today, still in beta, the Center for Active Design, a nonprofit established by then New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2013, is the operator of FITWEL.

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Sustainability Certification New York City Green 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 1, 2013

From the January/February 2013 issue. The caps on the program funding will be $500,000 per eligible company and/or $4,000 per eligible employee, with a reimbursement rate of up to 50%; all training must begin and be completed between February 4, 2013 and June 30, 2013. Rendering of FirstEnergy Transmission Control Center.

Ohio 40

Ohio Employment Certification Columbus 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 24, 2013

Huntley, IL – Data Center Sites. From the September/October 2013 issue. Huntley’s unique location, with convergence of power and fiber, has resulted in site selectors contacting the community’s economic development team. Great Lakes BF-Sept/oct-2013 ComEd Huntley Power Reliability' Credit: Google Earth).

Chicago 45

Chicago Illinois Resource Green 45

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 20, 2019

micrograms per deciliter in 2013–2014, a decrease of 95%. Increasing drinking water sampling reliability by requiring water systems to follow new, improved sampling procedures and adjust sampling sites to better target locations with higher lead levels. That is, this is not a residential issue only.

Inventory 136

Inventory Regulation Residential Risk 136

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. billion in 2013. With improving housing turnover, the outlook for 2013 is the reverse with contractor sales expected to grow 4.4% Site Features. Site Archive. View Mobile Site. Mechanical Systems Sites. Plumbing Contractor. Residential Plumbing.

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Products Forecasting Contractors Retail 56