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More Than Green Buildings, Green Roads

Green Building Law Update

As sustainability increasingly becomes mainstream, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted is a “green streets and highways rating system.” The Greenroads Rating System was the first third party, point based system available to certify sustainable roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

Pro Builder

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. These are the single-family homes USGBC deemed outstanding in 2020. More 2020 LEED Homes Awards winners: Outstanding affordable projects.

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Chase Center LEED Gold Certification: Q&A with Sustainability Team

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The Chase Center officially achieved LEED Gold certification in July 2020, joining only four other NBA arenas that have achieved LEED Gold or higher to date. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S.

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Green Globes update complies with federal sustainability standards

BD+C

The Green Building Initiative has updated its green building certification program to comply with the U.S. government’s standards for sustainability in federal buildings. read more.

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2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

Pro Builder

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 06:00. Available in an array of colors and styles, with new colors added in 2020 as well as a new, matte Brushed Finish, the nonporous surface resists stains, chemicals, and heat, and doesn’t require sealants, the company says. . . Pro Builder Staff. . Kitchen + Bath.

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5 construction trends you want to look out for in 2021

Lets Build

Very few can deny, though, that 2020 has been a year full of challenges not only for construction but for the entire world. More sustainability and standardisation. Back from the beginning of 2020 even, we have repeatedly referred to the importance of finding the right tools for your construction projects. Integrated planning.