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Jason Knott | 02/23 10:24 AM, 5 Comments

Will working on a LEED home put your technicians in danger? Yes, says a new study on construction safety that shows there are 50 percent more injuries among construction workers on LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) projects than conventional structures. The study, called “Identification of Safety Risks for High-Performance Sustainable Construction Projects,” from a researcher at the University of Colorado, uses anecdotal evidence to make its conclusion, according to an article from freelance journalist Katie Fraser that appear in the Architectural Record. The most dangerous LEED-related tasks are… View this story

Jason Knott | 10/31 11:33 AM, 0 Comments

Ever since the EPA debuted its lead paint abatement requirements, fur has been flying between the agency and various building associations, particularly the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Now, it appears some of the association’s efforts have paid off, with certain requirements of the law softened that will make it easier for integrators to comply with the law when retrofitting pre-1978 homes. No Third-Party Testing Required: The EPA has agreed to not require third-party, post-project clearance testing. Previously, contractors would have been required to hire an independent tester to… View this story