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Hurricane Ian’s aftermath: Code-approved lessons and results

Construction Specifier

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating, but specifically designed for hot-humid climates.

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Hurricane Ian’s afermath: Code-approved lessons and results

Construction Specifier

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating, but specifically designed for hot-humid climates.

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The Commercial Construction Checklist to Successful International Retail Projects. Bon Chance!

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And with each one, we’ve learned some valuable commercial construction tips. Time zones. So we engaged one of our favorite technologies for working in different time zones – Skype. They tend to set commercial construction trends by using interesting finishes and details that aren’t always common stateside. Measurements.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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million to the University of Maryland to create a green energy research center. The goal of the Green Energy Institute—a collaboration between the University of Maryland Energy Research Center (UMERC) at the A. The new green energy research facility is the centerpiece of Gov. T he Maryland state legislature has allocated $7.5

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Air curtains effectiveness: Preventing wildfire smoke ingress at doorways

Construction Specifier

By David Johnson Photos and illustrations courtesy Berner Air Curtains Chalk up yet another use for air curtains that separate indoor/outdoor environments at commercial doorways. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality , doorways in commercial buildings are perhaps the second largest source of smoke ingress during wildfire events.

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Green Building Transactional Due Diligence

Green Building Law Update

As ever larger numbers of green buildings are bought and sold, due diligence related to the green features of commercial buildings takes on an increasing importance. Green Building Council, was also a co-originator of Phase I ASTM standard. It is curious that Mike Italiano, one of the three founders of the U.S.

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