New program open to multiple technology companies and organizations will improve data tracking, information and content integration for green building projects under way CHICAGO — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), developers of the LEED green building program recently announced LEED Automation, a new program in collaboration with leading technology companies that is designed to streamline and create capacity for the LEED building certification process.   LEED Automation enables LEED Online, the online tool projects use to submit documentation and certify LEED projects, to interact with third party technology platforms.   “LEED Automation takes the green building process to a … Read more

WASHINGTON — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) will meet Dec. 9-10, 2010, in Washington, D.C. In conjunction with the ACCSH, committee work groups, including the newly-established Injury and Illness Prevention Program work group, will meet Dec. 7-8. The agenda for the ACCSH meeting includes remarks from Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA David Michaels and the Directorate of Construction, updates on Injury and Illness Prevention Program rulemaking and the Severe Violator Enforcement Program, and ACCSH work group reports. The Injury and Illness Prevention Program work group will hold its first meeting … Read more

MIAMI, Fla. — A new Miami community landmark is taking shape as Miller Construction Company builds Orange Bowl Field at Moore Park in Miami for the Orange Bowl Committee.  The recreational facility will include a new youth sports/high school football stadium, track and other improvements at Moore Park, 765 NW 36th Street. Orange Bowl Field's uses will range from youth and high school football and track competitions to community enjoyment for walking, running and jogging along the track, according to Miller Project Executive David Jones. The Orange Bowl Committee has spearheaded creation of the project to commemorate its 75th anniversary … Read more

ST. LOUIS —McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (www.mccarthy.com), one of the nation's top green commercial builders, has announced the firm's formal commitment to the Green Building Certification Institute's Credentialing Maintenance Program for the firm's 400+ LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs). Credential maintenance is the continuing education completed by LEED Professionals to maintain current knowledge of green building practices and LEED in a constantly evolving industry. “McCarthy's investment in continuing education underscores the company's commitment to both its employees and its customers,” said Beth Holst, Vice President of Credentialing for the Green Building Certification Institute. “Credential maintenance keeps LEED APs at the … Read more