BD+C

JUNE 7, 2019

Designing healthy buildings for healthy occupants requires keen attention to active design principles, material health, daylight, nutrition, water quality, acoustic comfort, and environmental control. How can thoughtful design encourage healthier choices, lifestyles, and work environments? .

Certification 79

Certification Guidelines Environment Materials 79

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

Materials 98

Materials Products Green Environment 98

Construction Specifier

APRIL 4, 2025

Typically representing the largest surface area of continuous material in an interior design, flooring productsand the level of expertise with which they are installedare key choices for projects where natural light and acoustics are priorities. It adds depth and dimension that artificial lighting often cannot achieve.

Contractors 59

Contractors Materials Environment Design 59

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Materials Green Green Building Products'

Products 89

Products Environment Certification Green 89

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age.

Innovation 273

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 273

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

Public organizations will be required to provide climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports, including information about climate-related risks that are likely to have a material impact on its business, results of operations, or financial condition. Design for long life and adaptability. Conclusion.

Regulation 264

Regulation Risk Equity Organization 264

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2018

GBI is known for swiftness n third party certification. There are two timeframes for certification, non-expedited (i.e., There are two timeframes for certification, non-expedited (i.e., Expedited Certification for existing building is 30 to 45 days and new construction is 45 to 60 days. normal) and expedited.

Green 176

Green Certification Sustainability Finance 176

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 29, 2018

And then last month China extended the ban to dozens more types of recyclable materials, including steel waste, used auto parts and old ships. The resultant chaos in the recycling market is because China is the largest buyer of much of the recycled material the U.S. The TRUE Zero Waste certification, previously administered by the U.S.

Certification 149

Certification Green Drafting Organization 149

Green Building Law Update

JULY 23, 2017

Natura paints will not emit any chemical or substance, including VOCs, that causes material harm to consumers, including sensitive populations such as babies, asthmatics, and allergy sufferers. VOCs are chemical compounds that easily evaporate at room temperatures. All paints emit chemicals during the painting process and while drying.

Claims 176

Claims Commissioning Materials Agreement 176

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. So, reducing waste is a good thing.

Claims 156

Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2022

The construction industry relies on a vast array of materials. Contractors can’t build a home or office without these common construction materials. And while these structures aim to provide comfort and protection, construction materials and everyday household items emit volatile organic compounds or VOCs. Address the source.

Management 156

Management Construction Materials Products 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

In an environment of green building standards, rating systems, and codes, it is the republishing of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 that may be the single most significant act in 2014 toward improving the built environment. And pending final approvals, expect changes requiring quality lighting, filter sealing, materials declarations, and more.

Green 120

Green Certification Environment Defense 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Common Data Environment (CDE). The common data environment is one location holding all the information for a specific project. With a focus on materials and energy, a life-cycle assessment is an environmental impact assessment for construction.

BIM 189

BIM Life Cycle Viewpoint Modeling 189

Stok

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.

Materials 65

Materials AIA Certification Sustainability 65

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. A non-profit organization called the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) offers professional development, continuing education, and certification for solar energy and other renewable energy businesses.

Commercial 301

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 301

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

It is a given that each year Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for networking with others across the environmental industrial complex and for learning about what is new from the U.S. Possibly more accurately stated, this is a report on the state of the LEED green building rating system. The state of LEED is strong.

Green 174

Green Conference Chicago Certification 174

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. It is one of the most widely used standards to define and measure low-emitting interior products and materials.

Sustainability 107

Sustainability Certification Green Life Cycle 107

Construction Marketing

APRIL 23, 2021

Safety is the primary concern in the mining industry because it’s one of the most hazardous work environments in the world. 2) ASTM Certification. Footwear needs to meet the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standard to provide workers protection from various occupational hazards. . 5) Oil Resistance.

Certification 156

Certification Safety Equipment Electrical 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2014

” Similar to LEED certification for buildings, emerging sustainability initiatives for roads are just beginning to pick up speed across the nation and there is no current widely accepted standard or practice for rating green roads. This score translates to one of four certification levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Evergreen.

Roads 120

Roads Green Sustainability Certification 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 29, 2017

In the WTO filing China also announced “by the end of 2017, China will forbid the import of 4 classes, 24 kinds of solid wastes, including plastics waste from living sources, vanadium slag, unsorted waste paper and waste textile materials.”. Green Building Council’s sister organization, Green Business Certification Inc.,

Certification 120

Certification Green News Organization 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

And while much attention has been paid to the Resource Conservation criteria that address minimized use of raw materials and encourages designing for deconstruction, a lot of the cutting edge work is found in the Materials section.

Green 136

Green Life Cycle Certification Materials 136

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement in building and construction. In this article, we delve into what LEED certification entails, its significance in today’s construction landscape, and how it impacts sustainable development.

Certification 52

Certification Sustainability Construction Resource 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 10, 2014

Materials Beneficial to the Environment, 7. Healthy Living Environment, and 8. There is only one level of Enterprise Green Communities Certification awarded. To achieve certification, projects must achieve compliance with the Criteria mandatory measures applicable to that construction type. Integrative Design, 2.

Green 120

Green Certification Housing Drafting 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 19, 2011

I was recently reviewing materials published by the D.C. Department of the Environment (DDOE) regarding the Green Building Act (GBA). Because the GBA requires all buildings to obtain LEED certification, it functions as a quasi building code. Green Building Act Fundamentally Flawed? How can I make this claim? Because the D.C.

Green 120

Green District of Columbia Certification Pennsylvania 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Upon review, the 34 LEED v4 ID+C: CI projects already certified, inspire optimism not only for the green building industrial complex, but also the larger built environment. The concept is that the longer the term of occupancy the less materials required for the move by an existing tenants and a new tenant occupying the space.

Commercial 248

Commercial Green Commissioning Baltimore 248

CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

Certification 52

Certification AIC Construction CMAA 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2017

The American Institute of Architects’ Committee on the Environment looks at the best green buildings each year that save energy and water, utilize eco-conscious materials, and overall enhance the environment. High levels of recycled materials were used throughout, including floor tiles, composite timber, and steel.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Green New York Virginia 130

BD+C

JULY 5, 2013

The design-build construction delivery method may have advantages during a LEED certification process. Design-build makes it easy to ensure that all the subcontractors used the appropriate methods and materials, according to McGough Construction''s Ken Potts. Standards Codes and Standards'

Certification 45

Certification Design Industrial Bidding 45

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. How can a specifier reject a work result that is both allowed and not allowed?

Concrete 105

Concrete Design CSI AIA 105

Construction Specifier

MARCH 27, 2025

Project owners demand that architects and designers select more sustainable materials, whether a company is constructing a multifamily residential, commercial, or industrial building. Due to its properties, aluminum in particular does not need additional treatments to resist high heat or high humidity in environments. 19, and 25.4

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Design Certification Materials 59

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

a JOC unit price book (UPB) that reflects accurate material, equipment, and labor cost for all users, 2.) initial and ongoing training, certification, support for all participants, and 4.) The JOC development partner should have a suite of capabilities and tools at their disposal including 1.) supporting technology, 3.),

Contract 100

Contract Certification Estimating Budgeting 100

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 17, 2024

Along with these challenges, acquiring proper qualifications and certifications is crucial for ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. This guide explores essential safety practices and certifications to equip construction teams for a secure and productive winter work season.

Certification 92

Certification Forecasting Safety Construction 92

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Raising the bar and evidence-based design goals Evidence-Based Design (EBD) in the built environment involves making product and design decisions based on credible research to achieve optimal outcomes. 2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results.

Design 95

Design Certification Environment Injury 95

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The new enactment allows the Code official to accept third party certification of compliance with these alternative compliance paths; and our law firm will provide those certifications. The form code all but bans asphalt pavement in favor of concrete products (i.e., think light colored concrete and not dark colored asphalt]).

Baltimore 120

Baltimore Green Construction Renovating 120

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. A material change in water use efficiency provisions is sec 601.3.4.1, and significantly “3.

Green 156

Green Maryland Site Certification 156

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Questions centered on participants’ opinions on third-party certification systems like LEED, challenges to building green, and the newer pressures of climate change resilience and wellness in the built environment. 95% consider wellness essential, expected or emerging in the built environment. Resiliency is a growing concern.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Green Environment Certification 100

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2016

the 97 year old Great Britain based world’s leading authority on all aspects of the built environment (. based LEED certification consultancy headed by Barry Giles. based LEED certification consultancy headed by Barry Giles. BRE Global Ltd., Barry is now the CEO of BREEAM USA and I ran into him some days ago at Greenbuild.

Certification 120

Certification Los Angeles Green Commercial 120