JLL Tool Measures Green Building and Productivity

CHICAGO — Management and real estate services firm JLL wants to help businesses gauge whether having an environmentally friendly workplace makes employees more productive.

The Chicago-based company launched on July 30 a program and online tool called Green+Productive, which will compile scores for sustainability and productivity measures.

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Harvey Bernstein

McGraw Hill Construction announced July 30 that Harvey Bernstein, the company’s vice president, industry insights and alliances, has been elected to the National Academy of Construction (NAC). Bernstein’s election honors his lifelong career of leadership in engineering and construction research that has fostered industry innovation, sustainability and global best practices.

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Solar-Powered Webcam System

TrueLook, Inc. offers new and improved solar-powered webcam systems for construction jobsites. These webcam systems are completely wireless, off-the-grid solutions for time-lapsing and live monitoring of construction projects. TrueLook has made a number of improvements to the webcam electronics and equipment, as well as reductions in price and shipping times. The battery now stores five days’ of backup power, which is vital during darker hours and non-cooperative weather.

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