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. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Product and Material Selection.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 2, 2017

The location where the green building is indented to be constructed and the environment surround the location play an important role in the overall.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Already approaching a Billion square of projects not only in the United States but also from India to Sweden and Israel to Bhutan, if you are not familiar with the Arc platform, that helps a building owner measure performance and benchmark against others, you are missing out on what is transmogrifying the built environment.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 31, 2025

Vertical gardens, also known as living walls or green facades, are innovative architectural features that integrate vegetation into building surfaces. These systems transform ordinary walls into thriving ecosystems that enhance urban environments while providing significant environmental benefits.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Other green building programs have similar targets. As of September 28, 2018, the Maryland Department of the Environment has received the first required lead in water sample results from eight public school systems and 89 nonpublic schools. And you might want to test the water in your green building for lead.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

I am often asked, “how can I expand my green building business?” Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. more than food prep).

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2016

I am often asked, “ how can I expand my green building business? ” I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! Greenbuild 2016 in LA will be “the” target rich environment for green people this year.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

These facilities are designed to ensure a secure environment for everything from receiving deliveries to storing, displaying and selling the product. The post Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush first appeared on Hard Hat Chat.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2018

On July 11 the Green Building Initiative launched the Green Globes Multifamily for New Construction and Green Globes Multifamily for Existing Buildings. Much of that market opportunity is driven by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac green financing programs. The new rating systems are very broad in eligibility (.

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Constructonomics

APRIL 4, 2014

Cities like London need to develop sustainable and greener ways to grow, and to make use of the space that they already have, rather than encroaching on the Green Belt. An important element of urban design, if London is to overcome the coming challenges, is “living buildings” – green roofs , roof terraces and green walls.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 17, 2018

Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day. think non-roof urban heat island effect).

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” 2014, 2015 International Green Construction Code Table 702.1,

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

Green Building Initiatives : Incorporating self-cleaning materials and pollution-reducing technologies into new constructions can minimize long-term damage. Urban Greening : Increasing the presence of trees and green spaces helps absorb pollutants and reduce the overall impact of air pollution on buildings.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 14, 2018

Last week Green Building Initiative announced that it had completed the bold and innovative acquisition of Green Globes from JLL and I had an opportunity to speak with Vicki Worden, President and CEO of GBI and Bob Best, Executive Vice President of JLL. GBI, a nonprofit organization, had first licensed the U.S. can be found here.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. You care about this because the NGBS is the most used green building standard in the United States. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2024

Introducing LEED v5. “LEED v5 is next version of the globally recognized comprehensive framework for green building practices.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Why Should Your Construction Business Care About Going Green? Going Green. This way, you’re reducing the disruption of natural environments. It also has a reduced impact on the local environment. Be green in more than just your work. The more green steps you implement, the greater the impact.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

LEED Commercial Interiors projects present the best single opportunity for greening buildings. Green Building Council’s LEED (the ubiquitous acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the most widely used green building rating system in the world, less than 1% of commercial buildings in the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 6, 2016

And while the Expo is “the” target rich environment for green people this year, the latest innovative products and tech services are also on display at the Expo, including nearly 100 first time Greenbuild exhibitors. If the Expo is a good barometer of the state of green building green building is thriving.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2015

I had an opportunity some days ago to speak at length with Vicki Worden, the Executive Director of Green Building Initiative. Readers of this blog will be interested in what this thought leader in the green building movement has to say. All of which gives her street cred in the green building industrial complex.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County has since 2008 been one of a limited number of jurisdictions across the country with a mandatory LEED green building law for private buildings. So yes, it is an unintended consequence of LEED green building that creates the solution to this environmental issue that it arguably contributed to.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. The Eight, Bellevue, Wash.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

These are the environments to which the concrete will be exposed during its working life. Table below shows exposure conditions of these environments. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Though they trail LEED and Energy Star, several other unique benchmarks for building in a way that is healthy for both occupants and the environment are gaining ground and can't be ignored.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. From leaving on lights and fans to using energy-inefficient appliances, we waste significant energy as heat in our environment. One of the biggest culprits of climate change is our unnecessary energy usage.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2020

This evening an ordinance will be introduced in the Baltimore City Council to adopt the 2018 International Green Construction Code. In the realm of green building this is a big deal. The existing green building code mandates that nearly all newly constructed or extensively modified building must be certified green.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2017

We understand the importance of designing and building with the environment in mind. Green Building Council released data showing that global green building continues to double every three years. Green Building Council released data showing that global green building continues to double every three years.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) this week named the 2019 recipients for its highest honor, the COTE Top Ten Awards. . COTE bestows the award annually on 10 design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in several key areas.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. Green Building Council in its LEED Homes Awards. Green Building Council, the creators of the LEED green building program, has selected outstanding projects in the affordable dwelling category for the 2020 LEED Homes Awards. Green Projects. Green Design.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The just completed 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Atlanta is absolute proof that the LEED green building rating system, with more than 100,000 projects registered and certified, is thriving. Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for green people. in lieu of v 4.2) will soon commence in earnest.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Possibly more accurately stated, this is a report on the state of the LEED green building rating system. It is a given that each year Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for networking with others across the environmental industrial complex and for learning about what is new from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 16, 2022

Try These Green Flooring Options. Taking on a green home remodeling project starts from the ground up, which is why it's important to select the most sustainable flooring products made from natural materials. Embarking on an Eco-Friendly Home Remodel? Tue, 08/16/2022 - 10:33.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

Flicking a switch from fossil fuels to electric in the built environment could backfire due to increased electric loads, stressing an already overworked system.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

piloted a green infrastructure demonstration project that aims to reduce overflows by more than 20%. To help develop and assess new techniques for capturing stormwater runoff before it enters the combined sanitary sewer system, the Kansas City Water Services Dept.

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Lets Build

MAY 26, 2023

For example, you can adopt green building and technology solutions to ensure optimal energy performance and site efficiency. The goal of sustainable construction is to offer environmentally friendly and greener buildings while eliminating negative impacts on the environment. Why is sustainable construction important?

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Sustainability has been about buildings that help the environment. But COVID-19 has focused attention on healthy buildings.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In a conversation I had with Barry Giles, a true green building pioneer, in 2018, he said, “to truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry.”. The largest study of the typology of modern slavery in the U.S.

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