Volume 54 - November 29, 2011

In This Issue:

• 12/13/11 LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop (LEED Green Associate)
• Congratulations to Abstract Construction for achieving LEED CI v2009 Gold
• Green Federal Buildings are a Financial Saving as Well
• Green gov mandate threatened by budget cuts
• Solar Investment, Texas style
• First National Green Building Code Approved
• LEED's Reach Grows despite Grim Economy, But Slower than Hoped
• Can Voluntary Sustainability Change the World?
• The LEED AP (pronounced Leedapp)
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 53 - November 8, 2011

In This Issue:

• 11/10/11 Understanding Eco-Labels and LEED
• 12/13/11 LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop (LEED Green Associate)
• Are you using LEED Professionals that are up-to-date?
• Jane Says: 'Safety First'
• Congratulations to the nations first collegiate LEED Platinum stadium - University of North Texas Apogee Stadium
• Siemens releases its US and Canada Green City Index report
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 52 - October 18, 2011

In This Issue:

• The cheapest LEED point you'll ever buy
• $100 Discount available to expired Green Advantage individuals
• Why Green Advantage?
• Upcoming Green Advantage Workshops
• Report confirms the benefit of utilizing Green Advantage personnel on LEED and non-LEED projects.
• City of Dallas accepts Green Advantage certification for 3rd Party Green Reviewers and Inspectors
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?

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Volume 51 - September 27, 2011

In This Issue:

• October 11, 2011 - Open Forum on Training / Education on Sustainable Construction
• Save the Date - Multiple Workshops coming in November / December
• Jane Says: Dim Wit
• GBCI News and Announcements
• Want a government contract? You'll need to go green...
• Contracting revenue from green building increases
• The City of Austin will pay you to let your lawn die
• Axiom Partner Associations
• Need CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 50 - September 13, 2011

In This Issue:

• Congratulations to HoltCAT
• USGBC announces 10,000th LEED Building Certified
• Enrollment Window is closing for LEED AP's
• Green Hospital Supply Chains get new focus from Industry Groups
• LEED for Healthcare Certification Launches
• Taking Stock of Campus Sustainability
• The military's new campaign: Cutting its energy costs
• Kohl's Reports 30% Energy Savings through LEED Volume Program
• Axiom Partner Associations
• Need CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 49 - August 23, 2011

In This Issue:

• Congratulations to mcCaslin-Hill Construction
• Congratulations to idGroup and Lockheed-Martin
• Enrollment Window starts closing next week
• The Incadescent Bulbs that comply with the 'Bulb Ban'
• DFW ranks 10th nationally in green job creation
• Gifford Lawsuit against USGBC and LEED Dismissed
• City of Grand Rapids recognized for sustainability initiaitves in national report
• Lego slashes unsustainable supplies
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 48 - July 26, 2011

In This Issue:

• Enrollment Window starts closing next week
• Axiom's Top Frequently Asked Questions
• Confused about the new LEED Credential Maintenance Requirements?
• ArchiteXts comment on the LEED AP w/ Spcialty Credential
• Keeping up with the Joneses
• Axiom Partner Associations
• Need CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 47 - July 12, 2011

In This Issue:

• Axiom's Upcoming Webinars
• USGBC Expands LEED Volume Program to Building Operations
• UNT Dallas receives LEED Gold Certification plaque
• New facility to help UNT prepare green-collar workforce and conduct green research
• The Top 100 Green Firms
• How Green is SXSW?
• Google invests $280 Million to Spur Home Solar
• UL Environment Services to help Building Products Qualify for new LEED Pilot Credit
• Texas named leading state for sustainability
• Axiom Partner Associations
• Need CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 46 - June 21, 2011

In This Issue:

• Understanding LEED for Healthcare a Success!
• Axiom's Upcoming Webinars
• Confused about the new LEED Credential Maintenance Requirements?
• USGBC to launch User-Generated Pilot Credit Application
• Jane Says - Many Shades of Green Ahead
• 200 plus Companies join to create 'Universal Recycling Label'
• Many AIA Firms Fail to Meet the 2030 Commitment
• Wal-Mart's motive is no secret: Going Green Saves it Money
• Why Sustainability Matters in the Service Sector
• UPS Prototype Plastic Vehicle Delivers 40% More Fuel Efficiency
• Axiom Partner Associations
• Need CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports
• FAQ about LEED Opt-In

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Volume 45 - May 17, 2011

In This Issue:

• Axiom's Educational Survey complete!
• Understanding LEED for Healthcare
• Confused about the new LEED Credential Maintenance Requirements?
• The Saga Continues... Henry Gifford Files Opposition to USGBC's Motion to Dismiss
• Jane Says 'Show me the Data!'
• Whole Foods to rate cleaning products
• Six school districts to save millions in Energy Costs
• Starbucks misses Energy Consuption Goal
• Lockheed saves $2.6M in IT Energy Costs
• Axiom Partner Associations
• Need CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports
• FAQ about LEED Opt-In

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Volume 44 - May 3, 2011

In This Issue:

• Axiom's Educational Survey closes this week
• Confused about the new LEED Credential Maintenance Requirements?
• ArchiteXts comment on the LEED AP w/ Specialty Credential
• Axiom's Top 20 Frequently Asked Questions
• Keeping up with the Joneses
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 43 - April 19, 2011

In This Issue:

• Earth Day Dallas 2011
• USGBC Files Motion to Dismiss Henry Gifford's Amended Complaint
• Caesar's releases first Carbon inventory
• Bellagio exec embraces sustainability
• Forestry spat raises doubts over eco-labeling
• US Sports industry leads charge in meeting Environmental Challenges
• BP's Post Spill CSR Report: Long on Rhetoric, Short on Goals
• The Launch of LEED Interpretations
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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Volume 42 - March 29, 2011

In This Issue:

• 4/13/11 - Green Advantage Workshop now open for registration
• USGBC approves Green Advantage for LEED Innovation Credit
• Top Execs feel 'Moral Duty' to Sustainability, ROI still main driver
• Chick-fil-A piloting Green Building Techniques
• The World's most ethical companies
• More companies willing to pay extra for Green Office Space
• List of Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings Released
• Spurring the Feds to Pursue Green from Data Centers to Cafeterias
• The Launch of LEED Interpretations
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports
• Axiom's Upcoming Webinars

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Volume 41 - March 1, 2011

In This Issue:

• 4/13/11 - Green Advantage Workshop now open for registration
• USGBC appoves Green Advantage for LEED Innovation Credit
• New Plantiff's join amended LEED lawsuit
• ICSC fights New Jersey law
• Chicago to open Charging Stations this year
• Texas town known for refinery pollution does solar
• A 2030 Challenge for Building Product Manufacturers
• Initiatives: Green Cleaning
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports
• Axiom Upcoming Webinars

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Volume 40 - February 8, 2011

In This Issue:

• 4/13/11 - Green Advantage Workshop now open for registration
• USGBC approves Green Advantage for LEED Innovation Credit
• Jane Says: The Art of Sustainability: Evidence = Value
• Rise of Green Building Codes attracts legal challenges
• Mandating Green Building
• Green Initiatives Influence tenants
• Top 10 rules of Green Project Finance
• White House proposes new Green Buildings Program
• Updates from USGBC/ GBCI
• Axiom Partner Associations
• NEED CEU's?
• LEED Assessment Reports

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January 25, 2011 - State of the (Green) Union 2011

In This Issue:

• 2010 was a busy year! The design and construction industry continued to be impacted hard. Most of the market segments began to stabilize, and some even started to see upward growth. One thing that was consistent, regardless of market segments, was that the interest in sustainable and construction remained strong. With almost 7,000 projects registered under the LEED systems in 2010, there are now over 39,000 projects seeking LEED Certification. Even more important, almost 3,500 projects achieved LEED Certification in 2010 - equating to over 650 million square feet.  
  
  Use of the various 2009 LEED Rating Systems became more prevalent during 2010 as new projects began on the drawing boards. Much of the hype and fear regarding the new LEED Minimum Project Requirements was shown to be unfounded as stakeholders and volunteers continued to contribute and work out the kinks. Some interesting lawsuits regarding LEED were filed, but the validity is still to be determined.

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