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Green Contractors Require Sustainable Practices

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of serving as a Judge for the AGC of DC’s Washington Contractor Awards. One of the awards passed out was for the most Sustainable Company. Until I reviewed the applications, I had no idea the extent of sustainability programs being undertaken by green building contractors.
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October 13th, 2008 | Posted in AGC of DC, LEED Accredited Professional, Trends, Turner Construction, sustainability

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