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Sustainability
USGBC Report Estimates Half of Commercial Construction Will Be Green By 2016
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
"LEED in Motion: People and Progress" says 186,000 LEED credential holders in 13,000 USGBC member organizations are driving an astounding rate of green building adoption
Business
BIMForum Sets New Standards for Model Completion
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Standard defines how complete Building Information Models (BIMs) need to be at all stages of design and construction
Construction Safety
Video: How to Have a Successful Tailgate Safety Meeting
This video takes a look at elements of successful construction tailgate safety meetings
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Sustainability
Monroe Clinic Joins Rare LEED-Certified-Hospital Group
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Hospital overcomes health-care facilities' energy- and water-consumptive operations to attain LEED Silver; one of just 515 health care facilities in the world recognized for sustainable design and construction
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
VIA to Sell Chevy Cargo Vans, Silverados Converted to Electric in 2014
First units likely will be Chevrolet Express vans the electric-vehicle maker will fit with an electric motor and generator powered by a 4.3L V6 engine; extended-cab Silverado pickups are next in line
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Sustainability
Propane Council Announces New Officers, Begins Work on 2014 Budget
Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)
Paula Wilson of AmeriGas begins term as PERC’s first chairwoman
Other Components
Cummins Celebrates Production of 1.5 million Engines at Jamestown Engine Plant
Cummins Inc.
Cummins executives will join Jamestown employees to recognize their efforts in this milestone
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Sustainability
InfoGraphic Promotes Recycling Roofing Shingles into Asphalt
Free graphic points out that 4.5% of material going into landfills is roofing waste, but the shingle roof of an average U.S. home can pave 200 ft. of two-lane highway
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Fleet Maintenance
AEM Spanish-Language Bulletin Educates Workers on ULSD Fuel Safety
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
Manufacturers advance global understanding of proper remote refueling practices using Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)
Other Components
Agenda and Speakers Announced for 2013 Natural Gas for High Horsepower Summit
Speakers will present case studies, the latest OEM engine technology and retrofit options and more
Other Components
2013 Natural Gas for High Horsepower Applications (HHP) Summit
This three-day event will focus on the viability of natural gas as a competitive fuel option for off-road high horsepower applications used throughout the rail, marine, mining, drilling, and construction industries.
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Concrete
Concrete Industry Pushes for Resilient Construction Legislation
American Cement Association
Higher building standards align with goals of Obama's Climate Action Plan
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