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Well, not a week – actually just a Thursday, and yet again, I’m still—as always—amazed at the breadth and depth of the people that are part of our community and the work they do.
Category: Industry
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A week in the life…
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Friday Roundup: Milwaukee upgrading for efficiency, LEED matters in Oregon
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Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips:
Energy-saving program launched with $100 million commitment, Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee has pledged that buildings in the city totaling 5 million square feet will cut their energy intensity by 20 percent by 2020. -
Save 10% on GreenBiz VERGE SF
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VERGE SF (Oct 14-17) will connect the brightest business innovators, innovative entrepreneurs, and leading public officials to illuminate the business opportunities created by radical efficiencies in energy, building, water and transportation technologies.
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From Norway to the world
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I always enjoy my visit to the States. As the CEO of the World Green Building Council, I continue to be amazed at the passion and enthusiasm in the U.S. for greening the built environment. This energy was very much present during my travels to Washington, D.C. this week.
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Survey: Are you interested in entering the Chinese market?
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By 2025, China intends on moving 250 million of its residents from rural areas to cities. Since many of the living spaces required to meet this goal do not yet exist, this policy is fueling a surge in building throughout the country.
USGBC is interested in understanding how we can better support the efforts of our members to expand your business to China and offer sustainable options in the midst of China’s surge. -
LEED Professionals at a Glance: July 2013
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[Part of an ongoing series capturing statistics on LEED Professionals]
LEED Professionals distinguish themselves in the green building marketplace by earning one of six LEED professional credentials. Credential holders are recognized as leaders in the field and contribute their expertise to various industries and projects. Are you one of them?
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IFC and World Green Building Council Announce Global Partnership to Accelerate Green Building Growth
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Washington, D.C., July 16, 2013—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) today announced that they will collaborate to rapidly scale up the construction of green buildings in emerging markets. The new partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to playing a leadership role in transforming the built environment and mitigating climate change.
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LEED goes on vacation
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School is out and summer is in full swing, and we want to know—what are your vacation plans?
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Friday Roundup: Skanska sends message, LEED’s global growth
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Skanska Unit Exits U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The Wall Street Journal. In a bold move that sent a powerful message to the construction industry, Skanska USA has pulled out of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce over the chamber’s membership in a group intent on attacking LEED.
