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Miami Beach’s New Green Building Tax

Green Building Law Update

Some years ago an ordinance enacted by the City of Miami Beach received accolades across the globe when it protected endangered sea turtles that nest on the beaches of Miami Beach, by “restricting artificial lighting and other activities that disorient turtle hatchlings, causing them to crawl toward land rather than toward the ocean.”.

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St. Petersburg is Bold in Mandating Envision

Green Building Law Update

We know of no other government has gone as far in mandating Envision certification. Of course other governments, from Los Angeles County to Miami-Dade County, have used Envision, in some capacity, most often as a guide. Petersburg is bold in mandating Envision certification. So, the move by St.

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Announcing the Panelists at Construction Americas 2015 Expo

Construction Marketing

Details below: ( From Construction Americas Press Release ) Miami, Fla.—January Century Bank Arena at the FIU OHL School of Construction in Miami. We are excited to announce that Construction Americas 2015 Exposition, this March, will have a great line up of panelists and celebrity speaker Chris Grundy.

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New Miami Beach law requires LEED certification on projects larger than 7,000 sf

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A new law in Miami Beach, Fla., LEED Silver certification is required for new buildings larger than 50,000 sf. . requires buildings larger than 7,000 sf to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) specifications or pay a fee that is equal to 5% percent of the construction costs.

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Register for Construction Americas Expo – Receive Free eBook

Construction Marketing

Special Announcement from the Construction Marketing Association : Register to attend Construction Americas 2015 Expo, March 26-27 in Miami, and receive a free eBook version of our popular Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands ($79 Value)! Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB). Century Bank Arena.

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Construction Americas 2015 Expo a Success

Construction Marketing

The inaugural Construction Americas Exposition , held March 26-27 in Miami was a great success! The Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC), was an excellent venue for the expo, with great food! The event was created and managed by the Construction Marketing Association.

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2015 Construction Marketing Resolutions For Career Growth and More Sales

Construction Marketing

Held in Miami, FL on March 26 and 27, 2015, Construction Americas will feature editor panels, CEO panels, and exhibitors. We Will Seek Certifications. As a construction marketer, it may seem understated the value of a certification in order to sum up your skills. Register now as an Attendee , Exhibitor , Sponsor , or Speaker.