The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange will host the 2014 Statewide Safety Expo Training and Management Conference April 15-17 at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, Calif. The three-day event will feature more than 100 sessions in the following primary tracks: Compliance and Equipment Certification General Safety Management Regulatory Mechanical/technical training presented by the Public Equipment Managers Association For nine years, the expo has and will continue to be dedicated to providing quality safety/health education, training and resources. The event provides a unique platform for professionals to gather and share information and assistance beyond the building and construction trades to other industry … Read more

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability, a world-class “living lab” that represents Rochester Institute of Technology's ongoing commitment to the environment, has been certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council—the highest standard that can be achieved in the rating system. With a score of 80 required to achieve Platinum level, the GIS building earned 89 out of a possible 110 points from the USGBC, which named the RIT facility “exceptional” and rated it among the top 1 percent of all green buildings in the United States today. The LEED Platinum certification was recognized during … Read more