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Study: Employees are happier, healthier, more productive in LEED green buildings

When it comes to choosing a new job, findings show that people’s decisions were influenced by whether or not the workplace was in a LEED-certified building.
October 17, 2018
Employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are happier, healthier and more productive than employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings, according to a new survey released from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C.
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Top 10 countries for LEED green building

China tops the list, as demand for sustainable buildings outside of United States continues to drive LEED certification and green construction.
December 14, 2016
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., announced the Top 10 countries for LEED.
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USGBC study: U.S. building owners show strong support for better designed, healthier buildings

The report shows that the design and construction industry in the United States is poised for wider adoption of building practices that prioritize the physical, mental and social well-being of tenants and occupants.
September 16, 2016
The design and construction of healthier buildings is a key business benefit for building owners, developers, managers and investors, according to the results of a new SmartMarket Report released by Dodge Data & Analytics, New York, in partnership with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C.
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Nestlé expands Quality Assurance Center

The newly expanded QA center is now the lead quality assurance center for all Nestlé businesses in the United States.
August 12, 2016
Nestlé USA, Glendale, Calif., elevated its commitment to quality and safety with a $31 million investment in the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) in Dublin, Ohio.
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Rukesh Samarasekera

What LEED v4 Means for the Cold Foods Industry

The newest version of the rating system, LEED v4, is a sophisticated way of looking at buildings’ systems.
Rukesh Samarasekera
Rukesh Samarasekera
March 10, 2016

LEED v4 the newest version of the world’s benchmark for high-performance green buildings. The U.S. Green Building Council provides insight as to why it’s different/better than previous versions and how it impacts the cold food industry.
 


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Site Selection

Setting your sites on solid ground

A litany of factors must be considered in selecting a new plant location, but the choice must ultimately facilitate your goals and business strategy.
Debra Schug
February 10, 2016

Whether a processor is moving on, moving up or moving out, choosing a new home for a plant must involve the consideration of several factors, such as utilities and water costs, access to transportation, labor availability, incentives and sustainability issues. 


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