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| 01/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Finding the Green Lining: Surviving and Thriving in an Economic Downturn |
A sharp slowdown in nearly all sectors of design and construction has been a defining component of the current recession. Green building has remained a relative bright spot, however, giving firms with strong green capabilities a leg up. This article examines the current climate and offers specific pointers on thriving with a green agenda.
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| 01/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Greening Our Infrastructure |
The infrastructure stimulus plan being shaped by the incoming Obama Administration is an opportunity to reduce automobile dependence while improving public transit, bicycle commuting, stormwater management, and other green measures.
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| 01/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| GreenBuildingAdvisor.com to Launch |
BuildingGreen is launching a new Web-based tool for residential green building in January 2009.
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| 01/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| LEED AP Credential Program Overhauled |
The LEED Accredited Professional program will soon include tiers, specialties, and maintenance requirements as the Green Building Certification Institute increases its rigor.
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| 01/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Underwriters Laboratories to Validate Environmental Claims |
UL, one of the most trusted brands in product safety testing and labeling, will begin third-party certification to green product standards as well as validation of environmental claims.
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