According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Architectural Billings Index (ABI) rose above the monthly mark of 50 for the first time since early 2008. The ABI measures the amount of billings within architectural firms for design services. A prolonged up-tick in this indicator can signal longer term growth rates in the construction […]
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GSA Moves to LEED Gold for All New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations
12/11/2010 
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. General Services Administration’s upgraded requirement for LEED Gold certification as a minimum in all new federal building construction and substantial renovation projects will move the government’s federal inventory into a more sustainable future. By using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System established by the U.S. […]
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