International Code Council (ICC) Takes Action on ASHRAE Proposals

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ATLANTA, Ga. — International building codes will incorporate requirements from a new inspection and maintenance standard from ASHRAE and ACCA as well as match requirements from Standard 90.1 under several recent proposals recently approved by the ICC membership.. Final action hearings took place during the last week of October to determine the final disposition on ASHRAE proposals to the ICC, which develops model codes that may be adopted by code jurisdictions in the United States or internationally. The actions taken will next appear in the 2012 I-Codes — due out in April 2011. Under a proposal to the International Mechanical … Read more

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Skanska Receives USGBC 2010 Leadership Award

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Skanska has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2010 Leadership Award for the company’s vision, leadership and commitment in promoting the development of the design and construction of green projects. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), an independent environmental organization, annually recognizes individuals or organizations that work actively for green design and construction. Skanska has received the award in the category of Leadership in the private sector. <!—more—> “Skanska is a prime example of a company with worldwide reach that has successfully rethought its business model, incorporating environmental stewardship into its mission without compromising its international success,” said Rick … Read more

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Hallmark Construction Raises the Bar for Construction Safety

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Hallmark Construction receives Fifth Excellence in Safety Award from the Construction Employee Association SANTA CLARA, CA — Precipitous cost cutting by contractors has shrunk safety programs and ballooned risk to property owners and managers. Hallmark Construction of Santa Clara, CA has demonstrated its commitment to investing in safety, employees, and clients with its fifth consecutive Excellence in Safety Award from the Construction Employers" Association (CEA). In receiving the CEA award, Hallmark Construction continues to meet the strictest standards of a total incident, their lost workday rate is 50% below the industry average, and their Experience Modification Rating (EMR) is also … Read more

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ABC Construction Forecast Predicts ‘Slow Progress’ In 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released its 2011 economic forecast for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industry. “The period of rapid improvement in spending levels did not begin in 2010, and will not happen in 2011,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “ABC’s forecast of nonresidential construction spending for next year suggests that total spending will be 0.1 percent less than 2010 levels. Privately financed construction levels are projected to decline 0.2 percent while publicly financed construction levels are projected to be virtually flat. The bottom line is the nonresidential construction recession is largely over, … Read more

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Next Update of USGBC's LEED Green Building Program Opens for First Public Comment

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Next step in continuous improvement that builds on foundation from LEED 2009; Media invited to informational webcast Nov. 11, 2010 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened up the proposed update to the LEED green building rating system for its first public comment.   The public comment period, which will close on December 31, 2010, is the next step in the continuous improvement process and the on-going development cycle of the LEED program.   “Continuous improvement of LEED is in the DNA of USGBC and its regular evolution is necessary to continue to move market transformation … Read more

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