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Construction

Dec. 31, 2010

New Green Building Code Debated

California's new green-building code adds a layer of compliance. Some welcome it, while others say it complicates construction project planning.


By Jason W. Armstrong


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Until now, building green has been optional for much of the construction industry. Nonetheless, developers jumped on the sustainable construction wave in droves, installing energy-efficient features and low-pollutant materials while steering waste away from landfills to achieve the highest green ratings financially possible.


But starting Saturday, all new buildings in California will for the fi...

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