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Nov 27, 2013

Ohio legislators move to ban use of LEED on public construction


Two Ohio state senators have introduced legislation that seeks to ban the use of LEED in public construction.

Nov 20, 2013

Safe Jobs Act would provide more protection for New York City construction workers

Legislation that would require safety training for construction workers on public projects in New York City has been introduced to the City Council.

Oct 15, 2013

15 great ideas from the Under 40 Leadership Summit – Vote for your favorite!

Sixty-five up-and-coming AEC stars presented their big ideas for solving pressing social, economic, technical, and cultural problems related to the built environment. Which one is your favorite?

Oct 8, 2013

Kansas City board OKs $1.6 billion TIF for $4.3 billion redevelopment project

Kansas City’s Tax Increment Financing Commission voted unanimously to forward the Bannister & I-435 TIF Plan to the Kansas City Council for approval.

Oct 8, 2013

New Orleans advances $1 billion construction plan including new airport terminal

New Orleans plans to invest $1.1 billion in construction projects over the next five years.

Oct 3, 2013

Bipartisan energy efficiency bill stalled; may not be revived this year

The Senate spent the first two weeks of September trying to pass bipartisan energy efficiency legislation, commonly known as Shaheen-Portman (S. 1392) that would have impacted building codes.

Sep 5, 2013

State legislatures continue to raise the bar on green school construction

Since the beginning of 2013, the USGBC has followed more than 125 bills across 34 states that seek to advance healthy, high-performing schools.

Aug 20, 2013

Code amendment in Dallas would limit building exterior reflectivity

The Dallas City Council is expected to vote soon on a proposed code amendment that would limit a building’s exterior reflectivity of “visible light” to 15%. 

Aug 20, 2013

L.A. City Council approves plan for new $1 billion Watts development

Los Angeles city officials have voted to revitalize a notorious Watts housing project with shops, town homes, and green spaces.

Aug 19, 2013

Baltimore City Council committee OKs taxpayer assistance for $1.8 billion Harbor Point mixed-use project

A Baltimore City Council committee approved a plan to give millions in taxpayer assistance to the $1.8 billion Harbor Point development.

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