Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

FITWEL, a cost effective, high impact, health promoting building certification, may be the best thing since sliced bread. The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. In the in the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 20, 2024

ISN® certification is crucial for contractors aiming to work with industry leaders like Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), one of 2024’s top new ISN® hiring clients. In this blog, we will guide you through the essential steps to achieve ISN® certification , unlocking the opportunity to work with EGA.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. Product and Material Selection. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Green Building Council (USGBC), developers of the global LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification program, and Underwriter Laboratories (UL), the world’s leading safety and certification group, have announced an exclusive strategic partnership centered on building product transparency and occupant health and (..)

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2020

The wallcoverings industry has developed Product Certification Scorecards, a new sustainability tool. The tool provides transparency into how products earned their NSF 342 certifications.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2013

In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.

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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. For example, Four BT LLC products are fully compliant in this regard.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an increasing focus on sustainability. As businesses and consumers become more eco-conscious, there is a growing demand for sustainable construction products that reduce environmental impact and promote energy efficiency.

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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2019

While many sustainable certification programs focus on materials, in-depth cleaning guidelines, or product lifespans, the Fitwel rating system focuses on the health of the occupants themselves. How can thoughtful design encourage healthier choices, lifestyles, and work environments?

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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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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Construction businesses should rethink their processes, increase productivity, and deliver projects with extraordinary accuracy and speed by embracing cutting-edge solutions. These tools facilitate real-time collaboration, decision-making, and information exchange, increasing productivity and reducing project delays.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 2, 2012

In last week's post, I stated that the Army was abandoning LEED certification in lieu of a green building code based on ASHRAE 189.1. Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. This new code, based heavily on ASHRAE 189.1, I am baffled.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

government is investing $300 billion to update building codes and support sustainable construction, and expanding tax credits as incentives for energy-efficient construction. Our specialty building materials portfolio, includes below-grade, on-grade, and above-grade waterproofing products, in addition to air barriers. Contact Us. .

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

4 This means embracing building products with the lowest embodied carbon possible without compromising performance. Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures. 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

The fast growing cannabis business could benefit from a voluntary certification system that producers could participate in to show consumers that they employ environmental best practices. Verdant Check has created a set of protocols for cannabis production. But the U.S.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 24, 2012

Home > Radiant > Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Superior Radiant Products Ltd. STONEY CREEK, ONT -- Superior Radiant Products Ltd. “This is an important milestone for Superior Radiant Products.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022. 4,646 square feet of living space, multiple flex spaces, indoor-outdoor design, and is expected to achieve net-zero status and Emerald-level National Green Building Standard certification, according to NAHBNow. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:15.

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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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Construction Specifier

JUNE 14, 2024

By Zach Adams In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural design, sustainability has become non-negotiable. While the design and construction industry has focused on greener building architecture in recent years, the current spotlight shines on the sustainability and transparency of products introduced into these structures.

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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. We want to provide a great home for buyers who have an increasingly hard time finding products in their price range.”.

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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.”. yes, this blog will continue).

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2011

The SABMag Canadian Green Directory for Sustainable Design and Green Building is intended to help design and building professionals find products and services relevant to their building projects. LEED certification is granted only for an entire project, not for individual products or 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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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 6, 2015

The exciting news in residential green building is that the Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly known as Fannie Mae, is providing incentives, including lower interest rates for multifamily properties with a green building certification. The property must possess a valid, current third party green building certification.

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Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2020

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Pro Builder 's annual list of the building products that garnered the most reader interest through the year. Pro Builder 's Top 100 building products: . Exterior Products. Interior Products. Bathroom Products / Ferguson. Structural Solutions / LP Building Products.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Also on Thursday USGBC and the Health Product Declaration Collaborative unveiled a plan to expand their collective efforts to accelerate the development and use of HPDs. Even as builders and architects strive to understand the environmental impact of materials, material ingredient reporting and product transparency are on the rise.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

ACI certification builds concrete wisdom. If you visit the American Concrete Institute's (ACI) website , you'll soon learn why becoming ACI-certified for testing concrete is important, and necessary for building sound, safe, sustainable structures. Cement production. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:38. March 21, 2018.

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Stok

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

With the recently launched International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification (ZCC) – the first third-party certified Zero Carbon global standard – achieving and verifying Net Zero Carbon performance is now within reach. Note that the ZCC certification also allows for off-site renewables if they meet certain requirements.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 2, 2015

Despite that the previous much debated LEED credit for FSC Certified Wood is gone from LEED v4, the new MRc3 credit, “Building product disclosure and optimization – sourcing of raw materials” is a new source of controversy. and, apparently, there are no such approved equivalents).

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Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 26, 2024

While it’s quite hard to pinpoint what the additional cost truly is over traditional construction, a quick internet search indicates that building owners could pay an additional 0-15% for a sustainable building. The advantages are more concrete to determine. The final benefit that I’ll discuss here is the use of natural light (1 point).

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Does it promote sustainability focused practices in the building industry? In accordance with the GBCI Certification Agreement because “. despite being the product of the same ASHRAE Standard 189.1 Note, the now being piloted but not yet balloted among the members, LEED v4.1

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Center for Sustainability at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), Overland Park, Kansas, set aggressive goals for the College, including becoming a 100% renewable energy campus by 2050. This commitment affected every building project on campus, including Galileo’s Pavilion, a 3,000-square-foot academic building.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

New credit for Environmental Product Declarations - The new EPD credit encourages product manufacturers to engage in disclosure activities that provide specifiers with consistent and complete information about their products enabling specifiers to make more informed decisions. Then the USGBC shifted its tactics.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. The Top 100 is Pro Builder 's annual recap of the building products readers wanted to know more about during the past year. From windows to water generators, these 100 products and building materials piqued reader interest for a range of reasons. Products from DuPont, Fi-Foil Co.,

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 29, 2017

The recent Chinese trade pronouncements have already dropped the price of recycled products to levels below anything this law firm has ever seen in more than a decade of corporate sustainable plans. Green Building Council’s sister organization, Green Business Certification Inc., View the Guide to Certification to learn more.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 9, 2014

The newest version of LEED, with the designation LEED v4 is not simply another step in the continuous improvement of the third party verified green building rating system, and while not paradigm shift equal to a Neil Armstrong “giant leap for mankind,” LEED v4 is an all but an entirely new green building certification program.

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