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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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Viewpoint Earns SOC 2 Type 1 Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint’s SOC 2 certification shows a commitment to providing a secure cloud platform for its products. On February 1, 2019, Viewpoint earned SOC 2 Type 1 certification on seven products within our global portfolio as reported by independent auditor Moss Adams, LLP – the climactic denouement of a collaborative yearlong effort.

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How to Construct a House for LEED Certification?

The Constructor

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), developed by the U.S Green Building Council in 1998, is a certification system for rating.

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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We understand the importance of designing and building with the environment in mind. Our Portland, Oregon, headquarters is a LEED Gold certified building , and we’re committed to helping our customers reach LEED certification on projects as well. LEED certification submission. Viewpoint’s LEED Gold certified U.S.

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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. How BREEAM Certification Works.

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4 Tips for Navigating Green Construction Contracts

Construction Business Owner

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications have increased by more than 69,000 projects over the last 10 years, yet team members often enter into green building work with expectations based on the trend’s popularity rather than its reality.

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Alan Parent Earns National Design-Build Certification

PC Construction

PC is pleased to announce that Alan Parent, the director of business development for PC’s water and wastewater construction market, has successfully completed the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive education and certification testing program.