Orientation of Green Office Buildings for Efficiency and Functionality
The Constructor
AUGUST 2, 2017
The orientation of green buildings for efficiency and functionality is considered during construction. Read More at Orientation of Green Office.
The Ultimate Office Design Build Case Study – Us!
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
So it is with great pride that I announce the completion of our most successful Chicago design build office construction job to date – the new headquarters of Englewood Construction! for what we considered the ultimate office tenant renovation project. The work stations from our old office were fine, so we re-used those.
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Site Selection for Green Office Building based on LEED System
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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The Business Benefits of Green Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Green construction isn’t new anymore. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. Economic Benefits of Green Building. According to the U.S.
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Arc is Electrifying Green Building
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Green Building Council and its sister organization, the Green Business Certification, Inc. New construction of green buildings cannot save the planet when less than 170,000 new commercial buildings were constructed in the U.S. The Arc platform is already casting a huge and growing green shadow over that existing building market.
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A Green Retrofit
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Despite green and sustainable buildings representing only a small percentage of the markets across the United States, the market for such buildings has been growing substantially over the last 15 years.
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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. Document and compliance management features of these software packages make it easy to stay on top of project requirements, ensuring smoother workflows in both the office and on the jobsite.
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New Green Building Tax Credit is a Progressive Effort
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 4, 2020
At a time when the building industry is principally concerned with the impact of COVID-19 and the luster is off green building, the Montgomery County Council last Tuesday unanimously approved legislation “to accelerate the construction of highly energy efficient buildings and green retrofitting of existing buildings.”.
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Green Building that Cleans the Air
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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Maryland Expanding Green Building Thru Government Leases
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
The Maryland Green Building Council recommended a broad and deep expansion of green building leasing by state government and the Maryland Department of General Services has agreed to enlarge what is a “high performance building” for the purposes of state government leasing. public private partnerships are the de rigueur).
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McAlpine starts Paradise Birmingham green office
Construction Enquirer
MAY 23, 2023
Developer MEPC has given Sir Robert McAlpine the green light to start phase 2 office building at the £1.2bn Paradise Birmingham scheme. The 10-storey office project, Three Chamberlain Square, forms a key part of phase two which also includes a 17-storey hotel at the south western corner of the development. ”
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95 A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 18, 2016
But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. addendum public comment.
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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard
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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Why are green buildings important?
Lets Build
JUNE 15, 2022
The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Today’s green buildings still use concrete but in a more considered and sparing format.
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148 LEED Commercial Interiors can Save the Planet
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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How to Decrease Commercial Construction Costs by Reusing the Right Items
HardHatChat
APRIL 30, 2012
Recently, our director of operations Chuck Taylor was featured in a Chicago Tribune article based on the reporter’s curiosity about a hotel peephole he kept in his office. When it comes to new office construction or an office retrofit, we know first hand how many materials can be recycled from an existing site or office.
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Supreme Court Decision is Good for Green Globes
Green Building Law Update
JULY 3, 2016
United States , is a win for small businesses and very good for those that work on Green Globes projects. Among the significant beneficiaries of this Supreme Court decision will be the many small businesses involved with Green Globes green building assessment and certification system. The recent unanimous decision of the U.S.
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FDRsafety names Tim Sirofchuck as Chief Operating Officer
FDR Safety
MAY 22, 2015
FDRsafety names Tim Sirofchuck as Chief Operating Officer. Franklin, TN (May 22, 2015) – Tim Sirofchuck , a veteran safety executive in the construction industry, has been promoted to the post of Chief Operating Officer of FDRsafety, the company announced today. Contact: David Green, 615-517-5653, dgreen@dgreencommunications.com.
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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 2, 2016
BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 1% were pursuing Green Globes.
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Vicki Worden on the New Green Globes and Her Commitment to the Mission
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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Emerging Home Design Trends: Green Kitchens, Art Studios, Home Bars
Pro Builder
AUGUST 20, 2021
Emerging Home Design Trends: Green Kitchens, Art Studios, Home Bars. Houzz found specific activity rooms to be exploding in popularity—and it’s not just home offices. Houzz found specific activity rooms to be exploding in popularity—and it’s not just home offices. Green cabinets, tile, furniture, and more. cbroderick.
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New construction technology releases: August 2024
Construction Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
From a smaller drywall robot to tech that helps builders comply with tougher green construction standards, this month’s fresh offerings promise to streamline jobsites and the back office.
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156 WELL at the Intersection of Human Health and Green Building
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
Green Building Council’s LEED certification program. Delos has joined forces with the Green Business Certification Inc. The first office to be WELL Certified – Pilot Program, the CBRE Corporate Headquarters in Los Angeles is a 48,000 square feet project. GBCI is now also providing third party certification for WELL.
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USGBC survey suggests employees are happier, healthier, and more productive in LEED green buildings
BD+C
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Green Building Council (USGBC), employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are happier, healthier, and more productive than employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings. According to a new recently released survey from the U.S.
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York developer Grantside to tender Sheffield office and resi jobs
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 26, 2023
The Hive, in Bowling Green Street, Kelham Island will include 100 co-living studios, spread over five floors and is designed with a focus on a curated community living style. The second project a six-storey office development received planning at the end of last year.
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Denver office building features 13,000 sf green roof
BD+C
APRIL 8, 2019
Flight, a new office building located in Denver’s RiNo Arts District, provides 140,000 sf of fully-furnished office suites for early-stage and emerging companies. The building is currently home to the 80,000-sf Boa Technologies’ headquarters.
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Green light for Canary Wharf office-to-labs job
Construction Enquirer
JULY 12, 2023
Development manager LS Estates has got the green light to repurpose an office building in London’s Canary Wharf for life sciences and technology tenants.
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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.
20,000th LEED Project Is Certified
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 20, 2013
This green tenant improvement portends enormous business opportunities associated with the U.S. 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. So, it really is very green.
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Landsec ‘greens’ Manchester £400m Mayfield scheme
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
Developer Landsec has revised plans worth £400m to build two landmark office buildings in Manchester city centre. The office buildings making up the first phase of the city centre £1.5bn Mayfield regeneration scheme will become net zero exemplars under the revised plans.
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Green Project Award of Merit DPR Austin Office at the Foundry
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
In constructing its Austin office, DPR Construction set out to focus on energy efficiency and promote healthy living.
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Breaking Barriers on the Green: PC Construction’s All-Women Team Shines at AGC Vermont Golf Tournament
PC Construction
AUGUST 23, 2024
At a recent golf tournament hosted by AGC Vermont, PC proudly fielded an all-women team to represent the company and demonstrate that women belong in every aspect of the construction world—on the jobsite, in the office, and on the golf course.
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Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards
BD+C
JULY 13, 2023
Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.
Green light for tallest tower in Birmingham
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 27, 2023
In addition, the development will include nearly 130,000 sq ft of office, R&D and life science space, over 3,000 sq ft of retail units, more than 15,000 sq ft of leisure space, over 76,424 sq ft of new and improved public realm and 490 metres of new and improved walking and cycling routes.
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Shanghai’s T20 stacks office and community space atop a plant-filled parking garage
BD+C
JULY 23, 2019
Built on the site of a former hotel, Shanghai’s T20 combines office, civic, commercial, and cultural space with elevated green ribbons of public walkways at China’s busiest intersection.
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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat
HardHatChat
JUNE 21, 2012
Office/Industrial. is a commercial general contractor specializing in the construction of retail, restaurant, shopping center, hotel, office and industrial projects throughout the United States. Office Construction (5). Green Commercial Construction (5). Green Building Survey. Green Construction. Restaurant.
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The Value of LEED© Certification for Medical Offices
Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 26, 2024
Determining If the Cost Will Be Offset by the Benefits The breakdown of advantages vs. disadvantages for LEED © certifying your medical office is easy – it’s energy cost savings, environmental responsibility, plus marketing position (to name a few) vs. cost.
The Future was on Display at Greenbuild
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor. Nearly 20,000 people attended the U.S. Greenbuild may epitomize the opportunities for making a profit saving the planet.
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120 Embracing the WELL Building Standard: The next step in green
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2017
Did you turn off the lamp on your desk today before you left the office? Did you remember to reach down and turn off the power strip your computer was plugged into?
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97 What Is Green Construction
Lets Build
MARCH 2, 2017
Green construction, or Green Building as many call it, has started attracting more and more attention during the last years. The concept behind green construction lies far beyond the creation of a building that doesn’t harm the environment. The True Value Of Green Construction. Better protection of the natural habitat.
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60 Arlington County is the First to Adopt Incentives Tied to LEED Version 4
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 21, 2014
While hundreds of governments throughout the United States have adopted programs incentivizing green building, many tied to the LEED rating system, Arlington County, Virginia is the first to tie incentives specifically to the new LEED version 4. Arlington Kaplow LEED LEED v4 Stuart Kaplow green building law'
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Viridi Parente Expanding Buffalo, NY Green Tech Campus
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In adaptive reuse project, the battery technology developer will add 70,000 square feet to its research lab, assembly, office, and production space. The post Viridi Parente Expanding Buffalo, NY Green Tech Campus appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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1905 industrial building set to become Acciona’s new office in Madrid
BD+C
MARCH 4, 2021
An abandoned industrial building originally built in 1905 is currently undergoing a revitalization project to become a new office building for Acciona, a Spanish sustainable infrastructure and energy company.
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