[VIDEO] Miron Says WELL Building Standards are Like LEED for Human Health

Miron Construction’s Chad Pingel discusses the new WELL Building Standard's ratings based on tenant well being and what the system means for building design

May 7, 2018

WELL Building Standards: A Game-Changer in Building Certification

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