Keep abreast of market trends such as 2012 changes to green standards and codes at the AGC Contractors Environmental Conference, June 7-8, 2012 in Arlington, Va.
Participants will learn how to manage and document stormwater compliance, reduce the occurrence of costly spills, and handle hidden hazards in buildings.
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