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Regulations will require a range of best practices for controlling soil and sediment and reducing erosion.
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DiggersList offers free classifieds specifically devoted to construction trades.
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A healthy environment is the goal of the Sustainable Sites Initiative.
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The guidelines contain several new provisions for solar thermal and PV systems.
Team Minnesota updates the traditional gable house to accommodate optimum solar generation.
Fire-devastated house will be rebuilt to LEED-Platinum and will achieve net-zero-energy and carbon-neutral performance.
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Investigation of consumer complaints over Chinese drywall could lead to recalls.
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EPA says 17% of new single-family homes in 2008 were Energy Star-certified.
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Financial rewards will match those offered for solar photovoltaic systems.
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Cascadia Green Building Council determines additional costs, paybacks for homes and other buildings under the Living Building Rating System.
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Industry veteran Jerry Yudelson foresees continued growth and innovation in sustainable building this year.