“Developed in 2016 as an offshoot of the USGBC’s LEED Building Certification program, LEED for Cities is designed as a means for local governments to measure and communicate performance as well as provide a baseline assessment of certain factors, including: carbon reduction and neutrality, public health and affordable housing, conservation and natural resource protection, renewable energy, and land use planning.
Much like LEED for Buildings, the LEED for Cities program recognizes four distinct certification levels—Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—of which are differentiated by a project’s total score. For a city to qualify for LEED for Cities certification, they must first meet all prerequisite credits, after which they may begin earning points for meeting various credits—the more credits and more points earned, the higher the level of certification.
As of 2022 151 cities and communities around the world had achieved some form of LEED certification. Of those cities, only a handful received LEED Platinum certification.” Below, you’ll find five of the most impressive LEED Platinum cities from around the world.
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Location: San Francisco, CA
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM)
General Contractor: Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company
Architect: DGA Architects
Kilroy Oyster Point is a five-phased, three million-square-foot project on a 50-acre waterfront site that will offer an energizing environment with various amenities that support wellness, connection, and productivity. The 3-building, LEED Gold certified, Phase 1 offers a walkable layout, amenities building, and 4-level parking structure. The overall project will include more lab and office properties, eventually comprising 11 buildings in total. MillerClapperton fabricated 21,400 square feet of Metal Composite Material for this phase of the project.
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In September, the construction industry in the United States saw a net gain of 11,000 jobs, as reported by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) through their analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the past year, the industry has experienced significant growth, with an increase of 217,000 jobs, representing a 2.8 percent rise. However, within the nonresidential construction sector, there was a decline in employment, with a decrease of 1,300 positions. This decrease was primarily concentrated in two out of three subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade saw a reduction of 3,300 jobs, while nonresidential building lost 200 jobs. On a positive note, the heavy and civil engineering segment added 2,200 jobs during the same period.
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With summer in the rearview mirror, it’s not too early to begin making travel plans for the year ahead. When the weather turns warm, many turn their attention the great outdoor and activities like camping and hiking, with the cherry on top being exceptional scenery that makes it all worth it. “To help plan the bucket list-worthy trip that will let you leave the stresses of modern life behind, Architectural Digest has a compendium of eleven of the best places for outdoor sightseeing you’ll find anywhere on the globe, representing great spots to glimpse rare animals, places to commune with cultures of the past, and a host of unforgettable views you’ll have to see to believe. From the rainforests of Costa Rica to the glaciers of New Zealand, take a closer look at some of the outdoor hot spots offering the world’s most spectacular sights.”
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Recommendation: 5 Books Every Sales Leader Should Read
Produced By: Inc.
If you’ve hit a slump or just want a different perspective on how to maximize leads or creating an effective system for predictable sales, Bruce Eckfeldt, Founder and CEO of E&A, shares his picks for the top five books every sales leader should read. He says these key books helped to change the way he thought about sales and selling. You can check out his recommendations below.
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