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Green Building that Cleans the Air

Green Building Law Update

Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day. think non-roof urban heat island effect).

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Home » Blogs. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Home » Blogs. The more complex answer is workers are being pushed and pressured on production to the point that workers get into a zone of “get it done regardless of safety.” This entry was posted on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 at 2:31 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. David Brown Blog.

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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

Green Building Law Update

Perennial Solar, LLC filed an application for a zoning special exception and variance to construct a solar panel farm in Washington County, Maryland. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested. Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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How Many Commercial Construction Companies Are There in the US: 2024 Statistics

Building Radar

For detailed statistics and market trends, visit BigRentz’s blog for up-to-date information on the industry’s growth and market dynamics. Sustainability and Green Building Sustainability has become a crucial focus in commercial construction. Key Trends Affecting the Commercial Construction Industry 1.

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Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

BD+C

This blog first appeared as part of Gensler's Design Forecast blog series , looking at what’s next in 2023 and beyond. I would add zoning to the conversation. ESG Interest from Clients “Certifications are often the first thing people think of when ESG and design are mentioned in the same breath. Kirsten Ritchie: That’s right.