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2012 Southwest Region Conference, June 7-9, 2012
The main theme of the 2012 conference is Renewable & Alternative Forms of Energy. We will also explore related issues such as energy efficiency / thermal efficiency, and building green. A second portion of the conference will be dedicated to working in the Government Sector. A third portion of the program will focus on the Code, and other Health & Safety issues. Nearly all programs will be eligible for CEU’s.
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Green Building Code 'Rollback' in New Mexico Sparks Debate
As part of a broad pro-business agenda, Gov. Susana Martinez (R) pushed to replace a statewide building energy code implemented in 2010 after more than a year of development. In June, despite strong opposition within the construction industry...
Litigation Issues With LEED Ratings and Checklist Design
...The lesson from these examples is that blindly collecting LEED points on projects can lead to significant problems if the issues associated with each point are not fully understood and accommodated in the overall building design. Designers and design-build contractors need to be aware of the bigger picture of sustainable design, and pursue LEED certification in a manner that does not end up leading to costly remediation efforts or litigation.
First Section of Ambitious Mountain View Corridor Opens to the Public
The parallel, three-mile stretches of frontage road crossing what used to be farmland west of the Utah County city of Lehi might seem simple enough, but they are the key first portions of the Mountain View Corridor to open for public use. The project is an ambitious 35-mile freeway, transit and trail system connecting 13 municipalities along the western edge of the Salt Lake Valley.
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CONSTRUCT 2011
Members of our Southwest Region received great recognition at the annual convention this year in Chicago. Even Marilyn Monroe joined in the festivities - if you don't believe it, just follow the link.
Southwest Region Conference 2011
Albuquerque Chapter was a great host for our Region's big event on April 28-30, 2011 - combined with their annual full-day Continuing Education Conference for local professionals. Held at the historic downtown Hotel Andaluz and the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Albuquerque Chapter Facebook page
View Chapter photos, events, and information in a social media format. Make it your Friend. Now includes photos from the annual "Bowling with Albuquerque", Rio Rancho Hospital Tour, and Chapter Certification Training.
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