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Elected officials join Affirmed Housing and PATH Ventures to open Phase 1 of PATH Metro Villas

Elected officials join Affirmed Housing and PATH Ventures to open Phase 1 of PATH Metro Villas

Posted by | Mar 26, 2019 | 0 |

PATH Metro Villas is a two-phase, transit-oriented development that will ultimately provide 187 affordable and permanent supportive apartments and homeless services in one location on the PATH campus.  Phase 1 of Metro Villas, the David TC Ho Family Building, is an L-shaped, five-story community featuring 65 units of affordable housing.  Fifty-one units are designated as supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness, and fourteen units are for low-income households earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income.

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USGBC announces 2019 Greenbuild Europe Leadership Awards

USGBC announces 2019 Greenbuild Europe Leadership Awards

Posted by | Mar 25, 2019 | 0 |

“Both adidas and Knauf have demonstrated courage and purposeful intent – tirelessly championing green building, pushing to transform the environment and helping to improve the quality of life for people in their communities,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, of USGBC and Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI). “With these types of leaders, I know our vision of green buildings for all within this generation can become a reality. This award recognizes their outstanding contributions to protecting the environment – both for people today and for future generations.”

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Hoefer Wysocki taps Steven Janeway to serve as commercial practice leader

Posted by | Mar 25, 2019 | 0 |

Hoefer Wysocki has announced the addition of Steven Janeway, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, who joins the firm as design principal and commercial practice leader. Based in the firm’s Dallas office, Janeway brings more than 30 years of leadership and design experience in large-scale master plan development, corporate headquarters, commercial office and mixed-use development, healthcare architecture and higher education facility design to his new position.

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GSky® expands sales team to embrace growing living wall demand

Posted by | Mar 22, 2019 | 0 |

GSky Plant Systems, Inc., a global industry leader in the design and production of interior and exterior green walls, announces four key hires to enhance Sales and Marketing capabilities and embrace growing demand for living walls such as the Versa Wall® and Versa Wall® XT systems.

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The International Code Council supports access to safe and abundant water on World Water Day

The International Code Council supports access to safe and abundant water on World Water Day

Posted by | Mar 22, 2019 | 0 |

The International Code Council joins organizations worldwide in recognizing World Water Day by promoting initiatives that improve access to clean and plentiful water for all. This year’s theme is “Leaving no one behind,” a goal that the Code Council advances through its commitment to developing modern codes and standards that make water systems more efficient and sustainable and help ensure that clean, safe water is available in all homes and buildings. 

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Construction starts in February drop 3 percent

Construction starts in February drop 3 percent

Posted by | Mar 21, 2019 | 0 |

According to Dodge Data & Analytics, two of the three main construction sectors registered weaker activity in February – nonbuilding construction fell 8 percent, due to a pullback by its public works segment, while residential building slipped 3 percent. Meanwhile, nonresidential building in February was able to hold steady with its January pace.

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AAMA to host webinar on California’s Assembly Bill 262, 1827

Posted by | Mar 21, 2019 | 0 |

California’s Assembly Bill 262 and 1827, more commonly known as Buy Clean California, is legislation that requires facility-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flat glass and other selected products. John Jewell, senior consultant at thinkstep, will lead this complimentary AAMA hosted webinar taking place at 11:30 a.m. Eastern on Tues., March 26.

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The Code Council calls for input on changes to the building codes that keep our communities safe and resilient

The Code Council calls for input on changes to the building codes that keep our communities safe and resilient

Posted by | Mar 20, 2019 | 0 |

The International Code Council is hosting its 2019 Committee Action Hearings from April 28 to May 8, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hearing participants will address potential changes to the International Codes (I-Codes) based on proposals from the building safety community, including code officials, architects, builders, engineers, and fire and energy conservation professionals, among others.

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Architecture firm billings moderate in February following robust new year

Architecture firm billings moderate in February following robust new year

Posted by | Mar 20, 2019 | 0 |

“Overall business conditions at architecture firms across the country have remained generally healthy,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Firms in the south recorded continued strong design activity, likely reflecting a healthy regional economy and ongoing rebuilding from the catastrophic 2018 hurricane season.”

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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