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Net Zero Certification Program Announced by USGBC

Green Building Law Update

There is no doubt that the newly announced LEED net zero certification program is aspirational. USGBC announced last week that it will be unveiling the Beta version of a new Net Zero Certification program at Greenbuild in November. Net Zero Carbon Emissions Certification: Projects must achieve a carbon balance of zero.

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Organic on the FTC Agenda

Green Building Law Update

The roundtable will explore interpretations of organic claims for products that fall outside the scope of the USDA’s National Organic Program (which potentially includes everything from cannabis to shampoo and building materials to dry cleaning, all of which are outside of USDA’s voluntary Program).

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What do Hurricanes, Earthquakes and LEED Bonds Have in Common?

Green Building Law Update

Three weeks ago, Washington DC was hit by both an earthquake and a hurricane. On Wednesday, August 24, I attended a meeting of the DC Green Building Codes working group. On Wednesday, August 24, I attended a meeting of the DC Green Building Codes working group. Photo credit: Cape Town Craig.

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10 Best Insurance Companies for Construction Businesses

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You can request a quote, purchase insurance, and get insurance certificates from their website, or you can talk to a customer service agent if you prefer. Coverage is available in all 50 states and Washington DC. Their years of experience in the industry can help you lower your risk for claims and prevent costly damages.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

IFC Certification Procedure (IFC 4×4**). Certification testing is a process for testing software’s conformance with a given IFC release specification and its subsets, defined as views. In 2010 buildingSMART developed the new IFC Certification 2.0 In 2010 buildingSMART developed the new IFC Certification 2.0

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2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

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In addition, the veneer exceeds certification standards for compressive strength. Rated for wall and roof applications, the system eliminates the need for secondary housewrap or roof underlayment in most cases, LP claims. Builders also can earn green-building certification credits. . Click for more info. . . Back to top. .

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45L Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit Extended for 2021 by Covid Relief Bill

Green Building Law Update

Internal Revenue Code Section 45L provides eligible taxpayers may claim this tax credit for new energy efficient homes that are sold or leased by that taxpayer during the tax year for use as a residence. The tax credit can even be claimed retroactively for past years. Following a year when carbon emissions were down across the U.S.

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