News At A Glance – 2009-08-01 – 2009-08-01

EVENTS

By Edited by Eli Kaberon, Editorial Intern August 1, 2009
  • The International Code Council’s International Green Construction Code (IGCC) initiative received support from influential and leading industry organizations, including the U.S. Green Building Council and the Green Building Initiative , as the code’s developing committee met last month. The IGCC is the nation’s first code to address green commercial and high-performance buildings,

  • Entertainer Justin Timberlake’s Mirimichi public golf course, near Memphis, Tenn., has earned the first Audobon Classic Sanctuary certification from Audobon International, an environmental education organization. When 100% completed, the course will have a LEED-certified clubhouse, a fleet of solar-powered golf carts, an irrigation and drainage systems to re-use rainwater, and a re-circulating stream system to support wildlife and water quality.

EVENTS

  • Sept. 10-12
    AMCA International Meeting, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec City

  • Sept. 21-24
    ASIS International 55th Seminar and Exhibits, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif.

  • Oct. 29-31
    NEEB Educational Conference Oklahoma City Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center, Oklahoma City