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The Hidden Benefits of a Certificate of Recycling

by TerraCycle Regulated Waste | Dec 14, 2018
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A certificate of recycling documents the amount and type of waste that is recycled by an organization and is proof that a company is compliant with the standards set forth by the EPA.

Eco-Roof Primer—From Construction Benefits to Materials Selection

by Bill Klein | Dec 4, 2018
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It is important to rethink green space as more land is lost to construction. Green roofs—which incorporate plant life on a flat or slightly sloped waterproofed and layered substructure—offer a solution with many benefits.

Green Building Activity Accelerates Globally

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 28, 2018
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Nearly half of the 2,000 architects, engineers, contractors, owners, consultants and investors participating in Dodge Data & Analytics’ World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report report that more than 60 percent of their construction projects will be built “green” by 2021.

USGBC Launches LEED Zero; Up Next Is LEED Positive

by USGBC | Nov 28, 2018
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The U.S. Green Building Council is formalizing its commitment to net zero projects with a new LEED Zero certification program that encourages a holistic approach to building operations and resources.

The Impact of Professional Corporation Acts on Business Expansion

by Jason Herndon | Jul 27, 2018
Business | Business Development | CSR | Culture

Design firms need to consider several issues before doing business in a new state. Start expansion planning early to allow enough time to ensure corporate formation compliance or establish an appropriately structured new company.

Millennials and Technology Drive Social Responsibility Trends

A confluence of changes in social ecosystems are leading to a shift toward increased action on social issues by companies, including construction contractors.

Three Steps to Take to Become a Net-Zero Energy Company

by Brent Trenga | Mar 28, 2018
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Many contractors are familiar with the steps it takes to build a more energy-efficient building. Fewer have worked on zero energy buildings, which derive 100 percent of their power from renewable sources or generate their own renewable energy onsite.

Model Building Code Stretches Energy Efficiency Goals

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 2, 2018
CSR | Culture | Markets | Public

The New Buildings Institute has released a model stretch building code that targets 20 percent better efficiency than current national building energy codes.

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The Hidden Benefits of a Certificate of Recycling

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Green Building Activity Accelerates Globally

USGBC Launches LEED Zero; Up Next Is LEED Positive

The Impact of Professional Corporation Acts on Business Expansion

Millennials and Technology Drive Social Responsibility Trends

Three Steps to Take to Become a Net-Zero Energy Company

Model Building Code Stretches Energy Efficiency Goals

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