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Hi folks,
It was fun going back over all the great conversations we had and pulling them together in this report. Please feel free to share it with anyone--no constraints on that!
Also, we'll have a webinar next Friday based on this report-- March 8 at 2pm eastern:
I'll show the report and share key takeaways from the 12th... Read more
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Hello,
Does anyone have experience with USGBC's Green Training Pilot Credit, and/or use of an innovation credit for subcontractor training? I was going to propose training to our subs on becoming an EnviroStars Businesses (WA Green Business Program) and also tie in the Sustainable Contractor's Commitment/project goals.
Since... Read more
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Good morning SDL,
I have a request for all of the supply chain labor folks out there… I would welcome hearing about your experience/stories/pointers you have based on your project work applying the DfF toolkit or other comparable supply chain labor efforts.
We have a socially minded client that is interested in Design for Freedom... Read more
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Section 901.5.1.3 of the 2018 IgCC includes a requirement that "A critical review shall be performed by an external expert independent of those performing the LCA." I'm curious as to what other's experiences are with having an external expert review an LCA - how does one find such an expert? Do you have any favorites that you'd recommend? ... Read more
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BuildingGreen approves systems with appropriate planting media that can be created from regional materials and may be blended for specific characteristics, such as:
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