An analysis of 51 LEED-certified green projects in Illinois found that most—specifically those that prioritized energy efficiency during the design and construction phase—use less energy than a typical commercial building. …
Projects totaling more than $100 million in commercial growth are underway. …
Funds will be used to conduct comprehensive regulatory scan to identify barriers to redevelopment of closed auto-dealership corridors and determine local, state and federal agencies necessary for redevelopment of these properties. …
Just in the nick of time, brownfields are getting a much needed shot in the arm through an ambitious grants and jobs growth initiative that was outlined last Wednesday during a webinar entitled “Federal Brownfields Incentives: New Opportunities in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape.” …
Real estate developers, architects, and engineers should have a basic understanding of the demolition process and what should be included in a standard demolition contract before embarking on a demolition project, said the executive director of the National Demolition Association. In response to this need, the Association is offering a free checklist that will take the client through to the completion of a successful demolition job. …
The University of Syracuse’s new Center of Excellence (CoE) headquarters in downtown Syracuse, New York, has garnered LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. …
NBI study shows impact of design decisions, operations and tenant behavior on building energy use Analysis informs architects, owners to ensure efficiency measures save. …
In the past, cleanup efforts would be managed at the federal or state level with little interaction with the stakeholders who live and work around these properties. The explosion of interest in social media applications like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter has changed all that—and in a surprisingly short period of time. …
The University of Dayton has cooked up, arguably, one of the most delectable brownfield redevelopment projects in recent memory. The General Electric Electrical Power Integrated Systems Research & Development Center (the GE EPIS Center, what a mouthful!) will serve not only as a tremendous boost to Dayton’s regional economy, but also as an outstanding recipe for economic development chefs across the United States, writes Todd Davis, CEO of Hemisphere Development LLC. …
Numbers don't lie. Following are some statistics that impact the brown and green economies of scale: …
It's time to give serious consideration to ASTM’s New Continuing Obligations Standard. …
Contractors and all others who face daily environmental risks are facing unprecedented challenges in their efforts to remain competitive. Here's what to do about it.... …
There's a decline in construction spending that has resulted in a noticeable effect on the nation’s economy, and it has negatively impacted the ability for some communities to emerge from the recession, according to Thomas J. Bisacquino, NAIOP president and CEO. "A healthy real estate economy is vital to a prosperous U.S. economy, and the report shows that the national economy will remain muted until commercial and residential construction and development return to normal levels," said Bisacquino. …
Group publishes Framework on Sustainability for Parking Design, Management, and Operations. …
A lot of focus will descend upon the state of California in 2012 to determine how local redevelopment initiatives fare—some promising ones might be dead in the water...and it's a shame. …
City planners in Bradenton, Fla., are vying for a slice of a $1 million grant secured by the Sarasota Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization. The city hopes to use the funds for environmental assessments at three blighted sites near downtown, a required step to secure the Brownfields Designations.
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Fred Delk is a former radio host in South Carolina and, as part of that role, he is accustomed to dispersing information and opinions over the airwaves—much of it one way radio speak unless there's a call-in opportunity involved. …
The New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is finalizing a Remedial Priority Score (RPS) for all but a few categories of sites where soil and/or ground water contamination has been reported. …
