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New BREEAM In Use Version in a Changing World

Green Building Law Update

Last week BRE Global announced that the “BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential” green building rating system has launched. An update to the BREEAM In-Use online platform, which is used to facilitate the benchmarking and certification process, has also been rolled out with an improved user interface.

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How Much Does a Construction Worker Make?

Building Radar

Workers who have developed specialized skills or obtained certifications often command higher wages. Additionally, certifications in safety procedures and project management can further increase earning potential. The demand for green construction techniques is on the rise, with projects increasingly focused on sustainability.

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LEED Certified Residential Building is Now the Law in Key West

Green Building Law Update

On November 6, the City Commission of Key West, Florida unanimously adopted Ordinance 13-19 establishing LEED Certified level certification or Florida Green Building Coalition Bronze level certification as a prerequisite to all residential construction. Coalition Florida Green Key LEED Local Government West building'

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Increased Flexibility for LEED Multifamily Residential Projects

Green Building Law Update

Specifically, the Rating System Selection Guidance was updated to allow high-rise residential buildings of four stories or more to use New Construction or Multifamily Midrise ( Correction 100002128 ). The building must have 50% or more residential space. Certification for up to 49 units is $.045 040 per square foot.

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

Winthrop Center Winthrop Center boasts 75,437 m 2 (812,000 sf) of Class A office space and 47,380 m 2 (510,000 sf) of residential space and is a low-carbon and energy-efficient building. These features helped the building achieve superior energy efficiency and contributed to its Passive House certification.

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Residential Green Building Increasingly Incentivized with Property Tax Credits

Green Building Law Update

Recognizing that while commercial construction is increasing building green, but that green residential construction lags in market share, local governments are increasingly looking to enact voluntary incentives to drive residential green building. She said the incentive was important to getting development deals to move forward.

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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

Constructonomics

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. A building can still be energy efficient and save money without being LEED certified, but certification often opens the door to even more benefits.