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Low Carbon Concrete for the First Time Required by Law

Green Building Law Update

Current green building programs actually encourage the use of concrete. The Marin County, California Low Carbon Concrete Code was the first in the nation to address the negative environmental externalities of concrete when it added a mandatory low carbon concrete specification to the Marin County Building Code.

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Swinerton revenue reaches 4-year high

Construction Dive

The California builder highlighted its financial performance and outlined steps toward technological innovation and green initiatives in its new sustainability report.

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ESG is an Opportunity for Commercial Landlords

Green Building Law Update

Carbon reporting will be required by organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in supplying a product or service in California. LEED, Green Globes and other third party verified green building rating systems provide certainty able to satisfy the E (environmental) in ESG for many organizations.

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Junk Science And Heat Island Effect Revealed at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. In its adoption process for the upcoming version of Green Globes, the GBC Consensus Committee is proposing removing the urban heat island requirements for other than roof hardscape. and Kamil E.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The Prize of Innovation. Let’s talk about how we can spur innovation, creativity, and different things that just haven’t happened in this industry.”.

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Business Report: California – Sacramento County Plans For The “Next Economy”

Business Facilities

The Capital Region Prosperity Plan sets six priorities, including an “ecosystem” for innovators and entrepreneurs. Business Report: California – Sacramento County Plans For The “Next Economy” appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Caltrans Repaves Highway with 100% Recycled Asphalt and Plastic Bottles

Construction Junkie

A new process being tested in California is showing promising results by using cold in-place asphalt and recycled plastic bottles. Developed by TechniSoil Industrial in Redding, California, the process has shown promising results in previous tests. For every 1-mile segment of pavement, the polymer will recycle 150,000 plastic bottles.