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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

Constructonomics

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. A building can still be energy efficient and save money without being LEED certified, but certification often opens the door to even more benefits.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. EDGE was created by the International Finance Corporation, one of five organizations that comprise the World Bank Group. is EDGE?

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

10) Business bank account and credit card. A separate bank account will make management easier, and it will help protect your personal assets. Moreover, if you plan to open up a store, you’ll also need a Certificate of Occupancy. . Taxes will depend on the business structure and the area. 11) Accounting. 14) Branding.

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15 Cities, Counties Join Green Buildings Leadership Program

Business Facilities

In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.

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What LEED Statistics Tell Us?

Green Building Law Update

While that is a very large number, it is the lightest month this year and on an annualized basis, Green Business Certification, Inc., Of those certifications it is significant that greater than 30% were Existing Buildings projects and several were recertifications. Certification Level. is certifying more than 1.8 10 million.

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First existing multifamily buildings to earn Energy Star certification unveiled

BD+C

The name of this complex took on new meaning in June 2011, when the river overflowed its banks, and penetrated the buildings’ lower floors. River City is a mixed-use, 16-story high rise with 448 condos, located within Chicago’s South Loop along the Chicago River.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. EDGE was created by the International Finance Corporation, one of five organizations that comprise the World Bank Group. is EDGE?

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