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RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material now made with 50% less CO2

Civil + Structural Engineer

To power this efficient process, the electric energy largely is generated from renewable sources including water and wind power. As part of the ECO ZINC product offering, RHEINZINK-prePATINA architectural zinc has been Cradle to Cradle® (C2C) Certified at the Bronze level since 2009.

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Federal Facilities – Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

Building Information Management

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Presidential Memorandum — Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for energy savings.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: New National.

Natural Building

Oil and electricity consumption is down in the U.S. February 04, 2009. Points can also be gained by paying attention to solar orientation, storm water management, and water-efficient landscapping. Resource Efficiency. Energy Efficiency. Here they consider the type of heating system used.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Time to Learn.

Natural Building

Oil and electricity consumption is down in the U.S. April 01, 2009. There are workshops about renewable energy that feature training about photovoltaic, wind, and hydro electric generation. The theory and practice of passive solar architecture is taught, along with household energy efficiency in general.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

We also configured our Renewable Energy Leaders category to rank the metros that are using the most renewable energy, with some surprising results (hint: the top-ranked metro is the home of the oil bidness). (To million toward economic growth projects (including a new streetcar system). automotive industry.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The state also fully implemented its Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) educator evaluation system. million) to buy equipment that will be housed on campus to train students in robotics, electrical and other high-tech skills required in manufacturing. In January 2010, Tennessee passed the First to the Top Act (FTTT).

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. We modified the energy job task analyses to include facilities operations and management activities.