Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 14, 2018

In 2008, JLL, a Fortune 500 company with more than $50 billion of real estate under asset management, purchased ECD, a Canadian sustainability consulting organization that had developed Green Globes. JLL continued ECD’s strategy of promoting Green Globes in Canada as a building sustainability assessment and certification system.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Workers who have developed specialized skills or obtained certifications often command higher wages. Additionally, certifications in safety procedures and project management can further increase earning potential. The demand for green construction techniques is on the rise, with projects increasingly focused on sustainability.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Commercial real estate may be the best ESG supply chain opportunity. Even a building owner not pursuing green certification can take advantage of benchmarking against specific credits within those green building rating systems (e.g., government and The Group of Seven. yes, this blog will continue).

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

2 There a total of 459 companies in the world who have achieved FedRAMP certification. It is now understood that requiring FEDRAMP certification in not in the best interests of federal government agencies and departments for many, if not most applications. Publicly available services that provide commercially available information.”

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

A typical Class A building in Bostons existing commercial office stock uses 150 percent more energy than Winthrop Centers office space. These features helped the building achieve superior energy efficiency and contributed to its Passive House certification.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

FITWEL, a cost effective, high impact, health promoting building certification, may be the best thing since sliced bread. The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. In the in the U.S.

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Sustainability Certification New York City Green 120

HardHatChat

AUGUST 19, 2015

With back-to-school season here, it’s exciting to think about students heading off to pursue a degree or certificate in a construction field. But the interesting thing about commercial construction is all the different paths people take to end up in this industry.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. It provides guidelines to create an efficient and sustainable built environment that encourages market competitiveness and public health improvement. Sustainable Sites.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Based in Calhoun, Georgia, Mohawk Industries is the worlds largest flooring company, producing a wide range of products for residential and commercial use. Mohawk Industries has become synonymous with innovation, sustainability , and superior quality in the flooring industry. Thats where our expert guidance can make all the difference.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 149

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. But the benefits go beyond improving sustainability. If an owner wants to achieve LEED certification, the building will need specific materials and features.

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Green Certification Construction Viewpoint 200

BD+C

MAY 9, 2013

New program offers sustainable certification and indoor air quality testing for commercial furniture makers. Standards Codes and Standards'

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Certification Sustainability Commercial Industrial 45

Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

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. And the third component is a third party EDGE certification system geared toward greater marketability. is EDGE?

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Green Certification Finance Software 168

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

is significant because it is widely suggested, just as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is now standard practice in nearly every commercial real estate transaction in this country, that in the future the same will be true of a resilience assessment. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s The launch of RELi 2.0

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

is significant because it is widely suggested, just as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is now standard practice in nearly every commercial real estate transaction in this country, that in the future the same will be true of a resilience assessment. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s The launch of RELi 2.0

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Guidelines Certification Green Defense 168

Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

As a commercial building proprietor, it’s recommended that you adopt energy-efficient solutions for your establishment. As people become more aware of the harm and dangers caused by climate change, businesses and individuals alike are believed to be starting to make the switch to sustainable practices. You’re not alone though.

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Electrical Commercial Equipment Green 252

BD+C

JUNE 9, 2014

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) today announced the launch of a new certification program specific to design of interiors of commercial and institutional buildings, according to GBI president Jerry Yudelson.

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Green Sustainability Education Retail 72

BD+C

JUNE 12, 2013

The Green Building Initiative has updated its green building certification program to comply with the U.S. government’s standards for sustainability in federal buildings. Standards Codes and Standards'

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Green Sustainability Certification Commercial 53

Stok

APRIL 25, 2021

Brought on early in the project as the Zero Carbon Consultant, Stok led the Zero Carbon Certification effort in full and collaborated closely with the ILFI to create a first-of-its-kind Zero Carbon Ready pathway to achieve the developer’s goals. Sustainable Timber: Timber used on the project was handpicked to ensure sustainability. .

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Certification California Sustainability US 98

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 21, 2018

The work product of an advisory committee of experts, Ord 17-60 Sustainable Building Regulation Ordinance, alters and amends the 2009 Resolution to Implement Saint Paul Sustainable Building Policy. Commercial projects falling within the law must achieve a “Sustainable Building Standard means any of the following: .

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2019

offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. By selectively bundling existing sustainable and regenerative guidelines with RELi’s groundbreaking credits for emergency preparedness, adaptation, and community vitality, RELi 2.0 This is the drama of being alive.

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Certification Guidelines New York Defense 136

Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

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. And the third component is a third party EDGE certification system geared toward greater marketability. is EDGE?

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Green Certification Finance Software 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2016

it all started with fire testing for homes), with over 2,247,696 BREEAM registered buildings across 77 countries in its sustainability assessment method, will before the end of the year award its first BREEAM In-Use certification in the United States. based LEED certification consultancy headed by Barry Giles. BRE Global Ltd.,

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Certification Los Angeles Green Commercial 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2014

Much has changed, but much has remained the same, in the arena of green building law mandates since March 18,2002, when the city of Normal, Illinois enacted Ordinance 4825, the first ever mandatory green building law, requiring LEED certification in the Central Business District for public or private new construction of over 7,500 square feet.

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Guidelines Green Minnesota Sustainability 120

Contractor Magazine

JULY 24, 2012

Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. Home > Radiant > Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Gas fired infrared heaters are energy efficient and ideal for industrial, commercial, agricultural and residential applications. Contact Us.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

ACE Job Order Contracting (JOC) Certificate Program. The ACE Job Order Contracting (JOC) Certificate Program is an in-person, 56 hour program that will result in attendees receiving their JOC Professional Certification upon completeion of the program and the passing of the Certification exam. Location: To be Confirmed .

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Certification Contract Procurement Contractors 55

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2025

The systems flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from commercial buildings to educational facilities and residential developments. Low Embodied Carbon Locally sourced aggregates further decrease the environmental footprint, aligning with sustainable construction practices.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

Proceeds from these corporate bonds will be used to fund “eligible green building projects” including the acquisition, construction, development or redevelopment of projects that will pursue LEED certification. Green Bonds Kaplow LEED Sustainability green building' million square feet located throughout the United States.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2013

The Green Building Initiative has updated its green building certification program to comply with the U.S. government’s standards for sustainability in federal buildings. Standards Codes and Standards'

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Green Sustainability Certification Commercial 45

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Terms such as high gloss, reflective, sustainable, and durable can be highly subjective and used differently by manufacturers. The NCRI provides education to architects and engineers and certification courses on surface measurement and refinement to installers. A tolerance of +/- 0.127m [5in] is acceptable in most cases.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By Jeff Terry Photos courtesy GAF In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable construction, product documentation has become a crucial tool for informed decision-making. Independent certification bodies play a significant role in this process, particularly for EPDs, which require external validation.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Dallas is one of the first major cities in the nation to implement comprehensive mandatory green building standards for both all new residential and commercial construction. Dallas has now accepted the first building permit applications under its green building ordinance. Dallas Green IGCC LEED Local Government building'

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The US commercial building construction industry is a vital component of the national economy, representing a significant sector with a diverse array of projects ranging from office buildings and shopping malls to schools and hospitals. Key Players in the Market 1. Each segment has its dynamics and leading firms.

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2013

Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual list of the top 10 states for new LEED certifications in 2012, highlighting those regions that are transforming buildings and communities across the country. Census data and includes commercial and institutional buildings certified under LEED, through which approximately 2.2

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