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USGBC, BRE Group partner to promote green construction

USGBC and BRE will highlight the role that buildings can play in improving environmental, economic and health outcomes and positively impact the quality of life.
November 14, 2018
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., and the BRE Group (BRE), UK, announced a partnership that will promote the expertise of both organizations and harness their combined industry insights to deliver a new industry approach to green building performance, solutions and benchmarking.
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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
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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
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., announced the Top 10 countries for LEED.
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