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Supporting Sustainability With Technology in the Built Environment

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The right technology can be an invaluable tool for construction companies that want to reach, maintain, or even exceed their sustainability goals. With the ability to improve workflows, collaboration, and transparency, adopting digital advancements has become essential for future success in the industry.

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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

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(And that does not include forced prison labor, including for example the widely reported Chinese prison labor-derived nails that entered the United States.). Slavery has existed since ancient times and despite having been outlawed in all countries, contemporary slavery exists.

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20,000th LEED Project Is Certified

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Green Building Council and the existing built environment. The sustainable build out is the 32,308 square feet corporate offices of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. ” LEED for Commercial Interiors gives tenants who do not always have control over whole building operations, the power to make sustainable choices.

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Newest Construction Projects in the United States for 2024

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The construction industry in the United States is bustling with activity as we head into 2024. From sprawling commercial developments to state-of-the-art infrastructure, these projects are setting the stage for growth and innovation. Latest Construction Projects in the United States 1.

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DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics

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Because we found the components’ facility condition data were unreliable due to missing and inaccurate entries, as noted above, we were unable to analyze the relationship between facility sustainment funding and facility condition. DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017. Howieson, V.

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If Green Building is Going to Save the Planet it Will Have to Include Green Roads

Green Building Law Update

There are 3,980,817 miles of roads in the United States. The amount of impervious roads is equivalent to the size of the state of Ohio. Established in 2010 and gaining traction today, Greenroads Foundation is an independent nonprofit advancing sustainability education and initiatives for roads. and internationally.

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

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The fact is that FEDRAMP can and has harmed efficient federal sector stewardship of the built environment. Our products are hosted on Microsoft AZURE, and Amazon AWS in the United States, both hosting infrastructures are FEDRAMP compliant. We are happy to hop on a call to assist you from an informational standpoint.