Stok

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

With the recently launched International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification (ZCC) – the first third-party certified Zero Carbon global standard – achieving and verifying Net Zero Carbon performance is now within reach. Note that the ZCC certification also allows for off-site renewables if they meet certain requirements.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined. Replacing the 2015 edition (.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

“ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. (SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). ” ISO 14064.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 5, 2015

With the Town water system running out of water, the Town created a Groundwater Conservation District “encouraging environmentally sensitive and sustainable ‘green’ design and construction methods, minimizing impervious surface, maximizing groundwater recharge and protecting the aquifer.”

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Also deleted are the chapters for commissioning and causing the code to apply to alterations of existing buildings. Although there are some minor rumblings that LEED certifiable versus actually submitting a project for LEED certification violates the terms of usage of the USGBC rating system.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

We caution companies not to make unqualified general environmental claims because ‘‘it is highly unlikely that marketers can substantiate all reasonable interpretations of these claims,’’ the Federal Trade Commission standard for environmental claims. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

But draw your own conclusions: This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. On the very first page of the site sustainability provisions, sec 501.3.1.2 Sec 901.4.1.4.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 4, 2014

In order to begin producing SRECs, a solar installation owner must apply for a one time certification from the Maryland Public Service Commission. REC SREC Sustainability credits energy renewable solar'

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 2, 2011

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is a model code for cities seeking to promote sustainable building practices through their building codes. The IGCC promotes a transition from the current voluntary green construction certifications, like USGBC’s LEED, to mandatory green construction codes.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

The bill, that may be the single most significant enactment of the session, also establishes a new policy of the State to support and encourage public and private tree planting, with the goal of planting and helping to maintain 5,000,000 sustainable native trees in Maryland by the end of 2031. Prohibition on Balloon Releases.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. On the very first page of the site sustainability provisions, sec 501.3.1.2 Note, the 2017 edition of Standard 189.1 Sec 1001.3.2

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Green Certification Site Sustainability 136

Natural Building

JULY 21, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2016

The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is a big deal.

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Stok

AUGUST 21, 2012

EBS is proud to announce that its client, San Francisco Surgical Arts, received LEED Platinum certification under the LEED Commercial Interiors™ (CI) v2009 rating system.

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Stok

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Certification: LEED CS v2009 Platinum. Certification: LEED CS v2009 Platinum. Services provided: LEED CS Consulting & Project Management, LEED Fundamental & Enhanced Commissioning, Energy Modeling. Certifications: LEED CI v4 Gold, Living Building Challenge Materials Petal. Certification: LEED CI v4 Silver.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

10 Reducing nurse fatigue is a constant priority for organizations such as the American Nurses Association (ANA), The Joint Commission, and the Institute of Medicine. With good impact absorption, it can also support rolling loads and will not sustain indentations. living with asthma and/or allergies.

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.

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Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Key drivers of this shift include evolving market demands, regulatory changes, and a focus on sustainable construction practices. For a comprehensive overview of current trends and projections in the European construction market, you can explore the Euronews and European Commission reports.

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Construction Regulation Sustainability Commissioning 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Do the contractors and staff working in your healthcare facilities have their necessary training certificates for compliance? Protection Affordable Care Act) as mandated by TJC (The Joint Commission) and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Caution: The Training Requirements are Constantly Changing! Pathogen Training.

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Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Do the contractors and staff working in your healthcare facilities have their necessary training certificates for compliance? Protection Affordable Care Act) as mandated by TJC (The Joint Commission) and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Caution: The Training Requirements are Constantly Changing! Pathogen Training.

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Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? GSA earned the highest rating in all categories in the 2011 sustainability scorecard released from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.

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Consulting Green Architecture Sustainability 55

Stok

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. Founded in 2008, we provide sustainability consulting, energy and performance engineering, and real estate and workplace solutions. ABOUT STOK.

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Stok

AUGUST 19, 2021

Commissioning: Use commissioning to establish the building operating conditions and parameters, drive quality assurance, and ensure the design and construction meet the project and owner’s needs. . Controls & Sub-Metering: Employ a robust energy management system to ensure facility energy is used with maximum efficiency.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Most high-performance building certifications and city codes use ASHRAE and ICC’s building codes to define energy performance requirements within their rating systems. To keep up, this article shares different approaches to utilizing code to enhance your building’s energy performance, as well as what to expect for the future of energy code.

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Stok

JUNE 25, 2020

So other than the inconvenience of a higher utility bill and potentially missed corporate sustainability targets this year, why does this matter? Retro-commission your building to ensure it is operating as designed and not unnecessarily wasting energy. metric tons per year per 1,000 SF of building area. Undergo a deep energy retrofit.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

. • Tata Projects is also working on green sustainable buildings in India to bring green revolution all over the country. • There is much Construction which is awarded the gold certification by LEED. • Testing and commissioning. Tata projects provide services are as follows. Design review and development. Value Engineering.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

“We’ve brought industries together with our technical and community colleges to create a state model that will enable students to attain specific certifications in high-demand industries,” Perry says. Passage of this constitutional amendment will help Texas secure a sustainable and reliable water supply.”.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

In higher education, San Antonio’s six NSA Centers of Excellence specialize in cybersecurity research and education and support a sustainable cybersecurity workforce pipeline. Since last year, Cypress Creek Renewables has asked the North Carolina Utilities Commission for solar farm certificates to facilitate 15 projects worth more than $1.8

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 29, 2013

Sustainable materials will be used in the National Support Center facilities, and the project is designed to incorporate energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and on-site renewable energy sources. The new data center will seek LEED Gold certification, and is scheduled to complete construction in late 2014.

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Maryland Baltimore Electrical Houston 53

ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2012

Sustainability. It also issues after-hours variances and place-of-assembly certificates of operation, all of which are being issued with QR codes now. of Environmental Protection, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, City Planning and the Dept. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Water & Dams.

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Permits New York City New York Plans 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

He's dedicated to promoting biogenic building technologies and their widespread adoption in the industry, aiming to transform construction practices towards sustainability and innovation. Last November, James worked hard to get 3 USGBC certifications in the same month: LEED GA, LEED AP BD&C, and True Waste Advisor.

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Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

Prior studies commissioned by the LABC Institute have concluded that Los Angeles has 10,000 acres of rooftop solar potential, enough to support a FIT far larger than the 600 megawatt program recommended in the study released from the USC Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation. .”

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

At Aquatech, we strive to provide technical leadership and performance excellence to the global water industry and support our customers with service excellence and sustainable solutions. SWELECT has also received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Solar PV Modules including the high-efficiency PERC modules.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively IFC Certification Procedure (IFC 4×4**). In 2010 buildingSMART developed the new IFC Certification 2.0

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Over a sustained period, a large change in elevation between where the IGUs are sealed and the project site causes stresses in the IGU seals due to the difference in air pressure inside and outside of the IGU. Placement Joints Joint sealant performance depends on workmanship quality. He can be reached at aardelean@sgh.com. Peter Babaian, P.E.,

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Products Fabrication Transportation Inspections 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Prolonged exposure to high and sustained levels of noise can negatively impact health, including increased risk of headaches, hearing loss, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. An acoustical consultant can provide reliable testing and data support to help client’s meet certification levels.

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