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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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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

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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St. Petersburg is Bold in Mandating Envision

Green Building Law Update

Petersburg City Council on January 17, 2019 and awaiting the Mayor’s signature, supersedes the prior Executive Order 2017-01 Sustainable St. Petersburg, that laid the groundwork for these sustainable building practices. We know of no other government has gone as far in mandating Envision certification. So, the move by St.

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BIG’s first residential condominium in the U.S. completed in Miami

BD+C

The Grove at Grand Bay is a low-density project that consists of 98 units and is anticipated to achieve LEED Gold certification. Additionally, recycled and locally sourced materials, such as oolitic limestone and sustainably harvested wood, were used.

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BIG’s first residential condominium in the U.S. completed in Miami

BD+C

The Grove at Grand Bay is a low-density project that consists of 98 units and is anticipated to achieve LEED Gold certification. Additionally, recycled and locally sourced materials, such as oolitic limestone and sustainably harvested wood, were used.

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Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing

Pro Builder

Every impressive DaVinci product has achieved the Miami-Dade County Acceptance and Texas Department of Insurance criteria for high velocity hurricane winds. They’ve also passed the TAS-125 certification test for wind uplift resistance in High Velocity Hurricane Zones up to 180mph. But not the conference center.

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Collaboration, Technology Among Key Takeaways from CFMA National Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

CFMA’s 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition, held June 23-27 in Miami Beach brought members from CFMA chapters across North America together for five days of valuable educational and networking opportunities. Another year, another amazing national conference for the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). Technology.

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