A Construction Specifications Institute webinar will focus on the lessons learned through the design and construction of a LEED-certified industrial project, Better Living Mill Shop, the first industrial building in Central Virginia to earn LEED certification.
This case study will focus on strategies used to save the client money, achieve certification, and effectively market success once the project was complete.
Click here to learn more. BD+C
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