Crescent Energy, agency are LEED-ing workshop.(ASSOCIATIONS, EVENTS & AWARDS)

From: Real Estate Weekly | Date: March 26, 2008 | Copyright information

Crescent Energy, a minority-owned management consulting services firm, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority, will host their first ever 'Getting Contractors LEED Ready' workshop and expo on April 23.

Since the launch of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the growth and interest in green building projects has spread rapidly. The building industry of New York understands the importance of constructing environme...

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