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  'QUITE A BIT' OF STIMULUS MONEY STILL IN PLAY FOR POSSIBLE USE IN GREEN SCHOOL PROJECTS: MARKS
Jan 21, 2010

GBI's Ecobuild America conference coverage also includes update on Energy Star Buildings progress, exhibitor developments.  
  ECOBUILD ATTENDEES HEAR ENCOURAGING NEWS ABOUT CITY GREEN BUILDING PROGRAMS, RECEIVE ADVICE
Jan 7, 2010

Topics addressed in GBI's coverage of the recently concluded Ecobuild America conference include a new AIA report on municipal green building programs, a consultant's advice for green building projects, and recent exhibitor developments.
  BILL TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDINGS STANDS GOOD CHANCE OF PASSAGE: HOFF
Dec 23, 2009
Bill would increase the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction from $1.80 to $3 per square foot.
  WEBINAR TEACHES CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS HOW TO SCHEDULE WEATHER CONTINGENCIES TO AVOID DELAY CLAIMS
Dec 4, 2009
Weather plays a significant role in the planning and execution of a construction project. A new webinar by WPL Publishing will dissect the strategies needed for handling weather contingencies to create a successful CPM construction schedule and contract and avoid delay claims.
  WEBINAR TO SPELL OUT PITFALLS OF IMPLIED OBLIGATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Nov 9, 2009
Construction contracts are carefully written to enumerate the specifics of the project for all parties. But, implied warranties and duties are sometimes left out. A new webinar by WPL Publishing will spell out those obligations and what they mean for construction professionals.
  CONSTRUCTION EXPERTS TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GREEN BUILDING RISK
Sep 26, 2009
Green building practices are relatively new to the construction industry and create new risks for project owners and contractors alike. A new webinar presentation by WPL Publishing will address these green construction risks and how to avoid them. The discussion will include information on risk issues specific to LEED certified projects.
  USGBC, INTERNATIONAL GREEN BUILDING COUNCILS UNITE TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Sep 24, 2009
The USGBC and its international counterparts celebrated World Green Building Day by advocating for climate change legislation on Capitol Hill.
  BUILDING DESIGN SOFTWARE EVENT DRAWS LARGE ATTENDENCE IN NATION'S CAPITAL
Sep 7, 2009
The better-than-expected turnout at CADD Microsystems's free Tech Tour in Washington, D.C., has prompted the software designer to hold two more free sessions in the greater DC area.
 
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