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Army Abandons LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. The Army is abandoning LEED certification. Less than one month later, the Army has announced it is abandoning LEED certification. in lieu of pursuing LEED certification.

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A Week in the Life of LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

This article is a statistical review of the LEED projects certified last week. This is a very unscientific consideration of all the non-confidential projects in the United States that achieved certification during the week of October 1 through October 7, 2013. And at the other extreme, an EB re-certification v2009 achieved 87 credits.

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Build Better: Partner with IUPAT Success

Construction Business Owner

In this article, well explore the key advantages of partnering with the IUPAT and how it can elevate, improve, and expand your business. IUPAT members undergo rigorous training and certification programs that keep them up to date with the latest industry practices, technologies, and safety protocols. Skilled, Trained Workforce.

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CEU Article: Designing buildings for real performance

SAB Magazine

Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.

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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

GCP Applied Technologies

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. In this article, we'll address how a ready mix plant can earn points in four of these five categories, by incorporating an in-transit concrete management system into its truck fleet. Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. michael.delros….

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GBCI Changed its Name and You Need to Change Your Documents

Green Building Law Update

GBCI, formerly known as the Green Building Certification Institute, has changed its name to Green Business Certification Inc. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials within the U.S. “a structure that has achieved, as certified by Green Business Certification Inc.,

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Army To Continue Pursuing LEED Gold and Platinum

Green Building Law Update

Back in December 2011, GBLU reported on legislation that banned the Department of Defense from pursuing LEED Gold or Platinum certification. The politics behind the LEED ban have nothing to do with fiscal issues, and everything to do with wood certification, at least according to one Congressman who voted for the legislation.

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