April 28, 2010

The 4th annual Green Building Conference and Expo kicks off on Thursday at Gallagher Estate, Midrand.

IRVINE The University of California, Irvine Extension announced on Monday (April 26) that it has been approved as a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Education Provider. The USGBC has reviewed and approved the technical and instructional quality of 10 UC Irvine Extension Sustainability courses.

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott says the country could become a “world leader” in green technology.

Standing vacant for over two years, the Princeton University-owned building at 4 Mercer Street recently received the go-ahead from the Borough Zoning Board in a 6-1 vote to utilize the ground floor for offices, with the upper floors used as two residential units.

The Mormon church — which begins a new construction project on every work day of every week — is looking to lessen its imprint on the environment.

MSB, the leading worldwide provider of building cost data and estimating technology, is proud to announce the release of its second quarter 2010 training schedule that includes the addition of a new, first-of-its-kind class on green valuation.

David Smith took the job as general manager of the 123-room Element by Westin hotel in Las Vegas specifically to pursue LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

MANAMA: The upcoming Green Building Forum in Bahrain symbolised a “coming of age” for the construction sector in the country and the region, Housing Minister Shaikh Ibrahim bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said.

Keystone College has been named one of the most environmentally responsible institutions of higher learning in the nation by The Princeton Review, a leading national education publication. Keystone was one of a select group of colleges and universities listed in the Review’s first-ever “Guide to 286 Green Colleges” compiled in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council. The guide focuses …

The city is building on last year’s experience to ensure the Green Bikes are used properly this year, providing people a free ride around downtown.