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Outcome-Based Approach Approved for the 2015 IgCC, But How Extensively Will Designers and Others Use It?

Construction Dive

Designers will have more flexibility to innovate and facilitate more energy-efficient buildings across America now that the outcome-based provision in the 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) has been approved, but it remains to be seen just how much influence the new provision will have across the industry.

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Zero Energy Workforce Housing for $200,000

Civil + Structural Engineer

Learn how this builder is constructing net zero energy ready, affordable workforce housing. — Join Green Builder Media on Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 ET for a free webinar on building net zero energy ready homes at an affordable pricepoint. Lake City, Colo. for around $200,000. Click here to reserve your seat.

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Top 10 States Ranked In Energy Efficiency Scorecard

Business Facilities

Massachusetts edges out California as most energy-efficient state, Maryland among most improved, according to the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems

Construction Specifier

As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

Business Facilities

As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No.

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Provisions Adopted into 2015 IgCC Can Assist Progressive Communities Meet Energy Goals

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Cities and states looking at energy-efficient buildings to help meet energy goals are getting a boost from the 2015 International Green Construction Code. Buildings are responsible for 40 percent of carbon emissions in the U.S. and in some cities represent as much as 80 percent of greenhouse gases.