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Bob Ross: Helps Commercial Builders Understand Codes  Despite the steady stream of news headlines on sustainable home building, Commercial builder veteran Bob Ross says green building isn’t the next big thing in commercial construction — it is the current big issue. He now helps his peers navigate through code and regulation talk from the supplier side.   Read the full story  Previous Profiles     Proposed Energy Efficiency Laws for Commercial Construction The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in July. If it becomes law, look for new and more stringent requirements for energy efficiency for commercial buildings.   Read the Full Story   Also: Nonresidential Construction Dips 3% in August  Back-to-Basics Lessons from Social Networking  Tips to Promote a Safety Culture in Construction   More Features ASK A COMMERCIAL EXPERT NCBC members recently featured in the media.   Ted Clifton: Four Steps to Making Existing Homes Energy Efficient Carl Harris: Sticking to Your Core Competency John Piazza: Creating Custom Homes, Remodels and Commercial Works DIVERSIFYING YOUR BUSINESS Even in This Slump, Build-To-Own is Worth a Fresh Look   Add Profit in Commercial Construction  Construction Outside the Box (public)  Guidelines for Landing Your First Commercial Job     MANAGING THE BUSINESS How to Operate Lean in a Down Market Claiming Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits Limited Liability Companies  Marketing With 3-D Technology KEEP YOUR CAREER IN GEAR Back-to-Basics Lessons from Social Networking  5 Ways Leaders Lose Their Edge 10 Business Writing Mistakes that Cost You Money    BUILDING COMMERCIAL GREEN Tips for Sustainable Building  Cities With Green Building Programs Have Increased  Green Building: A Target Moving Forward in a Hot Market  STANDARDS & REGULATIONS Tips to Promote a Safety Culture in Construction Proposed Crane Guidelines  Fire Safety and Building Codes Work-Safety Poem      CONSTRUCTION LAW Avoiding Breach of Contract  Early Mediation to Address Disputes  Never Rely On a Handshake MATERIALS IN CONSTRUCTION Cold Formed Steel: A Cost-Comparative Solution

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