Green BIM and Ham , ¶5, Originally posted 2009-07-24 09:00:00. Green building adds a new category of promises that can be broken.”  Brief Overview of LEED: As many of you no doubt know, LEED is a recognized green building certification system intended to supply third-party verification that a particular building or project was designed and built using strategies, materials, and/or methods with the goals of increasing energy efficiency and/or decreasing environmental impact. Green Building Council.  Or some other metric of green or energy initiatives?  LEED v3.0, MORE >>

It seems that Medicare is not the only victim to the fraud perpetuated against the Government, the Green Energy movement doesn't have any more ethical people than the Medical profession it appears when it comes to finding green - as in money. The fact is that there is no one in this house, any house of any kind willing to do the hard stuff; set rules, plan guidelines, establish monitoring and supervision. Struggles to Rescue Green Program Hit by Fraud By MATTHEW L. Fraud FDA environment Green CreditsNone of this shocks me. No what it is is desperate. Eric A. MORE >>

Much like "green" "sustainablity" the phrase "eco friendly" cuts a wide swath of meaning. So we know have some guidelines regarding the term "eco-friendly". spend my days researching products for home owners, builders, construction folk about varying products that claim to be "green." have spoken to many manufacturers who have not gone to the length and expense of having their products "certified" under the myriad of green labels simply because of the costs involved. The guidelines are included in the F.T.C.’s Or at least I think so. would say great. F.T.C. MORE >>

Its possible that insurers will look to studies like these to adjust underwriting guidelines, so check with your agent and read your policy. Owners may also want to utilize their contract to ensure that contractors comply with safety guidelines, or risk breach of contract. Contact your construction attorney if you want more specific guidelines on protecting yourself against these risks. Just how much safer is this flat roof v. your new living roof? new study tells you. new study says that some LEED credits might carry an additional risk of worker injury of up to 41%. MORE >>

The first day & more information) This event was composed of individuals from DOE, Verified Green & the University of Minnesota among others working on creating better guidelines for the Read more. Goverment Programs Building Green Northern StarThanks to Michael Anschel we are able to provide the second day of the NorthernStar Conference which was covering foundations & basements on this day. MORE >>