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Open For Comment Until 1/14/11: LEED Rating System

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:49:53 +0000

The public comment draft of the next version of LEED is an update and expansion of the technical content from LEED 2009.

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Update of LEED Opens for First Public Comment

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:15:24 +0000

The proposed update builds on the foundation of LEED 2009, including the alignment and weighting of credits and further advances the “bookshelf” framework where credits are applied to specific building types.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Surface Reaction From Patcraft

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:30:11 +0000

This carpet collection is Cradle to Cradle certified and can help to earn LEED points.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Shark Attacks In Downtown Silver Spring!

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:33:56 +0000

The Silver Spring, MD-based headquarters building of the Discovery Channel has experienced an upgrade in honor of its "Shark Week" programming—the structure was transformed into a gigantic shark.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LEED Calculator

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:07:44 +0000

The online calculator is aimed at determining how the company's products may contribute to LEED credits.

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Recycling At Vancouver Convention Centre

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:55:15 +0000

The facility has been recognized by the Recycling Council of British Columbia.

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New BOMI International Course Approved for LEED Hours

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:55:49 +0000

BOMI International’s class entitled Electrical Systems and Illumination has been approved by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The course is the seventh BOMI International class approved recently by the USGBC.

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BOMA Approved as USGBC Education Provider

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:59:07 +0000

BEEP’s six on demand Webinars have been approved for a total of 12 GBCI CE hours and the four Webinars in the SOS series have been approved for a total of six GBCI CE hours, all counting toward the LEED Credential Maintenance Program.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Green Genie From Armstrong Ceilings

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:43 +0000

Facility managers specifying ceiling, suspension, and wall system products can access this tool to evaluate their sustainable choices.

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Post Occupancy Results of LEED Buildings in Illinois

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:33:15 +0000

The Regional Green Building Case Study Project: a Post-Occupancy Study of LEED Projects in Illinois report summarizes the first year of a multi-year study to analyze the post-occupancy benefits of 25 LEED certified projects in Illinois.

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Third BOMI Course Gets Approval from USGBC

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:30:06 +0000

USGBC has approved BOMI’s Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II (Design II) course which will help LEED professionals satisfy their credentialing maintenance requirements.

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Study Connects Project Delivery Methods/Sustainability Goals

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:51:00 +0000

The first comprehensive study to explore the impact of project delivery methods and procurement procedures on achieving sustainable design and construction goals was released earlier this month.

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Frito-Lay North America Headquarters Achieves LEED Gold

Andrea Sanchez — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:56:51 +0000

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America recently announced its Plano, TX, headquarters has been awarded LEED® Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

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First LEED®-Built Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Wellness Center Now Open

Andrea Sanchez — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:27:59 +0000

The eco-conscious Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, designed to achieve LEED® Gold certification and provide a slate of new conveniences for frequent travelers, is now open in the heart of Charlotte’s thriving uptown district.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Green Roofs And Commercial Environments

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:05:58 +0000

Guest Contributor Kelly Duke explains how green roofs can help bring nature closer to urban settings, improve insulation and air quality, and work to deliver both economic and social benefits to their communities.

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JLL Employs 500+ Sustainability Professionals

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:35:25 +0000

As part of the Global Sustainability Commitment, Jones Lang LaSalle in April 2008 pledged to increase its sustainability accredited professionals to 200 in 2008 and to 500 in 2009.

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Maine Supermarket Platinum

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:48:49 +0000

In Augusta, a Hannaford store has earned the highest level of LEED certification.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill First Restaurant Ever to Receive Platinum Level LEED® Certification

Andrea Sanchez — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:03:09 +0000

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has been awarded Platinum level LEED® certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its Gurnee, IL.

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Campbell Soup Building Topped Off

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:25:12 +0000

The company marked the completion of the steelwork phase of an expansion of its world headquarters facility last Friday.

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Expanded Pasadena Convention Center Pursuing LEED Silver

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:17:25 +0000

The expanded facility opened on March 1, 2009, six weeks ahead of schedule.

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Pizza Fusion Unveils World’s First LEED® Certified Pizzeria

Andrea Sanchez — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:30:22 +0000

Pizza Fusion was recently awarded Gold and Silver certifications by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for its first two restaurants built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) specifications in Palm Beach Gardens and Weston, Florida. This recognition makes Pizza Fusion the first LEED certified pizzeria in the world.

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Retailer Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:51:42 +0000

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national outdoor gear and clothing retail cooperative, reopened its Boulder, CO store in fall 2007.

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Brownfield Redevelopment Projects Qualify for Economic Development Incentives and USGBC LEED Points

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:43:20 +0000

With a new Administration on the horizon, the environmental movement and a trend towards sustainable development practices could soon dominate community development strategies at both federal and state levels.

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What Drives The Reasons To Be Energy Efficient?

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:59:33 +0000

Is it public relations or bottom line savings which encourage facilities professionals to want their buildings to be energy efficient? This report from BOMI International takes a look.

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New Business Unit Launches With LEED Platinum Project

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:02:21 +0000

Shangri-La Industries introduced its newly formed business unit, Shangri-La Construction, at the unveiling of its inaugural project.

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