Sustainable Communities News Archive

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05/17/12 - WLBT 3
Marrying innovative design with higher efficiency, Multi V III VRF technology delivers AHRI certified ratings, fast response cooling and space-saving smaller footprint
...in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally-recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building...
05/17/12 - KTIV News Channel 4
/PRNewswire/ -- The construction industry is concerned about skilled worker shortages, according to a new SmartMarket Report from McGraw-Hill Construction entitled "Construction Industry Workforce Shortages: Role of Certification, Training and Green Jobs in Filling the Gaps.
...McGraw-Hill Construction as projects meeting LEED or another credible green building certification program, or one that is energy- and water-efficient...
05/17/12 - Federal Business Opportunities
This is a Sources Sought/Market Survey announcement only; no solicitation exists at this time. The Survey is being conducted by the New York District, Corps of Engineers, to determine the size and type of small business firms (to include but not limited to Women-Owned Small Business, 8(a),HUB ZONE,
...legislation and Executive orders. The project will be designed and built to US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED 3.0 Silver Certified rating...
05/17/12 - The Hill - Blog
Tweet Albuquerque Mayor and Democratic congressional candidate Marty Chavez took a unique approach to touting his toughness in a new campaign ad released Thursday — stepping into a boxing ring and taking a round of stomach punches.
...a round of stomach punches. "He stood up to developers and passed tough green building codes," said the ad's voiceover. "Sued George Bush over...
05/17/12 - The Hill
Tweet Albuquerque Mayor and Democratic congressional candidate Marty Chavez took a unique approach to touting his toughness in a new campaign ad released Thursday — stepping into a boxing ring and taking a round of stomach punches.
...a round of stomach punches. "He stood up to developers and passed tough green building codes," said the ad's voiceover. "Sued George Bush over...
05/17/12 - Supermarket News
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets on Thursday said it would build its first new store that meets LEED certification standards from the U.S. Green Building Council.
05/17/12 - Finance & Commerce
Tags: Flannery Building Address: 1375 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul Website: jrealty.com Year built: 2005 Occupancy: 75 percent Lease costs: $15-$22 per square foot (gross) Owner: Jerry Flannery Architect: Peter Kramer, Roark Kramer Kosowski Design, Minneapolis Property description: A frontage
05/17/12 - Glass Magazine
The 7th Annual Glazing Executives Forum, to be held Sept. 13 in conjunction with GlassBuild America in Las Vegas, will feature discussions on the economy, green building, project management and other key issues facing the glass industry, according to a May 17 release from the National Glass Associat
05/17/12 - Sustainable Business
Skilled green workers in the construction industry in demand, but there are too few people with those skills, say 86% of architects and engineers and 91% of contractors, in a McGraw-Hill Construction study.
...50% of work on LEED projects (or another credible green building certification). The survey also demonstrates that by requiring professional ...
05/17/12 - PRLog
CASH IS NOT THE ONLY THING GREEN IN SIN CITY-- Las Vegas is now home to the worlds first green building ever made with recycled beer bottles.
05/17/12 - Greentech Media
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/— Addressing the needs of architects seeking more energy efficiency and flexibility in HVAC solutions, LG Electronics is highlighting its award-winning variable refrigerant flow VRF product line, as well as new high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rated (SEER) models
...in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally-recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building...
05/17/12 - Builder Magazine
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The construction industry is concerned about skilled worker shortages, according to a new SmartMarket Report from McGraw-Hill Construction entitled "Construction Industry Workforce Shortages: Role of Certification, Training and Green Jobs in Filling the Gaps.
...McGraw-Hill Construction as projects meeting LEED or another credible green building certification program, or one that is energy- and water -
05/17/12 - Yahoo! Finance US
Publishes 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report NEWS HIGHLIGHTS In its 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report, Intel sets new 2020 environmental goals to extend its path of innovation and environmental responsibility. Intel incorporated an integrated approach into this report, providing information o
05/17/12 - Custom Home Magazine
BuildCommunity a point of collaboration for sustainable design and construction
05/17/12 - Adirondack Daily Enterprise
LAKE PLACID - The head of the U.S. Green Building Council was the keynote speaker Wednesday at the 19th annual Conference on the Adirondacks, held at the High Peaks Resort Wednesday and today.
05/17/12 - Buildings
A study focusing exclusively on design and construction professionals and trade workers, the McGraw-Hill Construction report entitled "Construction Industry Workforce Shortages: Role of Certification, Training and Green Jobs in Filling the Gaps.
...McGraw-Hill Construction as projects meeting LEED or another credible green building certification program, or one that is energy- and water-efficient...
05/17/12 - Virtual Press Office
LG Electronics Brings New, Innovative Energy-Efficient Commercial HVAC Solutions To LEED-Focused Architects Marrying innovative design with higher efficiency, Multi V III VRF technology delivers AHRI certified ratings, fast response cooling and space-saving smaller footprint WASHINGTON, May 17, 20
...in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally-recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building...
05/17/12 - InvestorsHub
Mcgraw Hill (NYSE:MHP) Intraday Stock Chart Today : Thursday 17 May 2012 Construction Industry's Workforce Shortage Brings Concerns, but Green Jobs Bring Promise, According to New McGraw-Hill Construction Report PR Newswire NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The const
...McGraw-Hill Construction as projects meeting LEED or another credible green building certification program, or one that is energy- and water-efficient...
05/17/12 - Smart Grid
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of May 9, 2012 - May 16, 2012. Follow the CSR (News - Alert) Circuit newsfeed on www.
-- Clif Bar & Company Emeryville Headquarters Awarded Prestigious LEED ® Platinum Green Building Certification (May 15, 2012 11:00 AM) Source :
05/17/12 - PR-USA.net
Bentley University is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review Bentley University is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.
...Council, which is best known for developing the LEED standard for green building certification. This past fall, USGBC launched its Center for...
05/17/12 - Digital Media Net Forums
Jackson, Mississippi (PRWEB) May 17, 2012 David Cantrill, CxGBS® Mississippi branch manager, attained advanced licensure to lead Jackson office as the Commissioning Authority for the development of the new University of Mississippi Medical Centers School of Medicine.
05/17/12 - Barron's - Barrons.com
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2012-- The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of May 9, 2012 -- May 16, 2012.
Clif Bar & Company Emeryville Headquarters Awarded Prestigious LEED(R) Platinum Green Building Certification (May 15, 2012 11:00 AM) Source :
05/17/12 - Fort Mill Times
NEW YORK -- The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of May 9, 2012 – May 16, 2012. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.
-- Clif Bar & Company Emeryville Headquarters Awarded Prestigious LEED ® Platinum Green Building Certification (May 15, 2012 11:00 AM) Source :