Break-Through Mandatory Green Building Standards Code Effective in California

Melissa Sobota

Learn about California Building Standards Commission (“CBSC”) new green building standards for the State of California.

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Mandatory Green Construction Code Nearing Completion

Kevin Sterk

Architects, sustainability experts, civic officials, standards writers, and code officials work to form the nation’s first comprehensive green construction code for commercial buildings as a companion to the International Building Code.

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FTC Updates Green Guides To Reduce Deceptive Environmental Marketing Claims

By: Ghazal Sharifi

In FTC Updates Green Guides to Reduce Deceptive Environmental Marketing Claims, written by Ghazal Sharifi, attorney, Querrey and Harrow, find out about how the Federal government is finally dealing with modern greenwashing issues.

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More Eco than Meets the Eye
Renovating a Typical Office Space to be Ultra Efficient

By David Brooks, Vice President and Principal, McGuire Engineers

David Brooks, Vice President and Principal, McGuire Engineers explains how McGuire’s Chicago-based office space became on track to receive LEED Platinum certification.

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Form Contract Aims to Reduce Risk of Green Construction Litigation

By: Gwendolyn E. Drake

Gwendolyn E. Drake, attorney, Querrey & Harrow, informs owners and architects about AIA Document B214-2007 and how it legally impacts their organizations in regards to LEED certified projects.

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Going Green at Any Age

By John Shegerian, creator of 1-800-Recycling and 1800Recycling.com

John Shegerian, creator of 1-800-Recycling and 1800Recycling.com, reflects this viewpoint and highlights inexpensive, practical ways to recycle for people of all age groups.

Bottom-Line Sustainability for Business

Paul Oswald

Download Bottom-Line Sustainability for Business, written by Paul Oswald, President, ESI (Environmental Systems, Inc.), to receive information on reducing costs through intelligent building systems.

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LEED^® - Is it a Must for Construction?

By Paul J. Hoffman

Paul Hoffman, President & Owner of Hoffman, LLC, Vice-Chairman of the Associated General Contractors of America Building Division, explains when LEED® certification is appropriate.

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Deconstruction to Build a Circle of Green

Matt Knox, Co-Founder and CEO of DiggersList

Deconstruction’ is a growing trend in the construction industry that builders and home owners either know about or soon will; many cities are either mandating and (or) rewarding it

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When Mold Takes Hold, Indoor Air Quality Suffers

By Eric Green, President, Siamons International

Don’t let mold decay your health this winter. Writer Eric Green, President, Siamons International will explain the risks associated with indoor mold and healthy ways to prevent and destroy it.

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