Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. Recent construction innovations are changing this, however. High bills have become something of an accepted norm.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Mohawk Industries has become synonymous with innovation, sustainability , and superior quality in the flooring industry. Insurance Documentation: Submit certificates of insurance (COI) with precise wording and coverage mandated by Mohawk Industries. OSHA Forms: Provide any applicable OSHA logs and documentation.

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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. It was based upon NIST standards and other information available at the time.

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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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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.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Passengers also like knowing they’re using an airport focused on sustainability.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures. 5 Stronger and safer buildings Concrete is the world’s most widely used construction material due to its significant performance, sustainability, and cost advantages.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2025

Sustainability features of SlenderWal Reduced Resource Consumption Produced in a carefully controlled factory setting, SlenderWall maximizes material efficiency, greatly decreasing waste in contrast to traditional techniques. Why choose SlenderWall for sustainable cladding?

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022. The New American Home 2022 features a smaller total square footage than previous New American Homes in years past, but still maintains a sense of luxury and innovation with both artful and efficient design features. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:15.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s 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

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SAB Magazine

JUNE 4, 2014

A beautiful building with an interesting variety of spaces and an innovative palette of materials and assemblies. The very impressive performance metrics are a testimony to an integrated and in-depth approach to mechanical and other building systems.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s 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

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's LEED Homes Awards recognize LEED-certified residential projects that are having a positive impact on communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design, as well as builders and developers that are helping to advance green home building.

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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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.

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Stok

AUGUST 24, 2020

The Chase Center officially achieved LEED Gold certification in July 2020, joining only four other NBA arenas that have achieved LEED Gold or higher to date. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. Lunch with prospective client].

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One. The Sustainable, Healthier Home in North Canton, Ohio, is a model of energy efficiency, performance, and attainability for 55+ buyers. Products Featured in the Sustainable, Healthier Home. A Common Vision for the Sustainable, Healthier Home.

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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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BD+C

MAY 18, 2017

Many architects, builders, engineers, and contractors are seeking ways to lower energy bills and create more sustainable projects.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Their ideas never scaled and much of their work was transferred to the Green Building Certification Inc., A company could claim it is certified under the GBCI True Certification program where “a TRUE project’s goal is to divert all solid waste from the landfill, incineration (waste-to-energy) and the environment.”

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Tuesday was largely set aside for educational summits and the WaterBuild Summit articulating that access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right, may have been the most consequential, focusing on innovative approaches to improving water quality.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Typical is the case recently commenced over the construction of the Haywood Community College Creative Arts Building in North Carolina which was pursuing LEED New Construction v2009 certification. The underlying disputes and differences are not about untested materials or new equipment, as is often the instance with sustainable construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. It may be used to cover expenses to support training such as tuition, books, safety equipment, uniforms, lab fees, transportation, certification fees, or childcare. But its future relies on the minds and passions of our youngest generations. .

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Stok

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

While we don’t claim to have a silver bullet for the housing crisis, it is a prime opportunity for market transformation through innovation in the multifamily sector. The post The Evolution of Multifamily: Residential Innovation to Transform the Market appeared first on stok. As it turns out, the answer may be nothing.

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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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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor. The zero waste principles will be aligned with GBCI’s certifications and arc. Nearly 20,000 people attended the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 10, 2016

While we are aware of six LEED Dynamic Plaque certifications, according to the USGBC, the Dexter Horton Building in Seattle was the first of the six buildings certified with the Dynamic Plaque. The LEED Dynamic Plaque does not override any other certification. Rather, the LEED Dynamic Plaque keeps all these certifications up to date.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 14, 2017

Last week the ICC and ASHRAE issued joint news releases on the status of the “unified green building code that could become the foundation for LEED certification” that will be published as the 2018 version of the International Green Construction Code. to green building has been dramatic. will be green. Green building can save the planet.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

You'll learn about how the design-build team collaborated with green building experts to achieve Emerald-level National Green Building Standard certification for the home by integrating products, systems, and best practices. This year's home in Henderson, Nev.,

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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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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2025

Known for their innovation and efficiency, Devon Energy operates in some of the most active energy-producing regions in North America. Their focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence has made them a trusted name in the industry. Devon Energy will review these documents to ensure they meet the required standards.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Valencia College at Lake Nona’s innovative new $21.7 million Academic Building designed by SchenkelShultz Architecture achieved the 3 Green Globes certification presented by The Green Building Initiative. read more.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

And don’t forget to consider Innovation credits and Regional Priority credits that can quickly add points to your total. According to USGBC, Arc is a “state of the art platform designed to help you collect, manage and benchmark your data so you can improve sustainability performance.” We are told, people in the U.S. Kaplow, P.A.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

The CFMA and Viewpoint share a common goal: transforming the construction industry and supporting its continued growth and success through continuing education, collaboration and innovation. This year’s conference theme, “Reach Out, Branch Out, Top Out” speaks to the heart of the construction industry’s collaboration efforts. Technology.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Even a building owner not pursuing green certification can take advantage of benchmarking against specific credits within those green building rating systems (e.g., LEED, Green Globes and other third party verified green building rating systems provide certainty able to satisfy the E (environmental) in ESG for many organizations.

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