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Building owners, architect: state case for green construction.(INDUSTRY NEWS)

By Erem, Suzan
Publication: Contractor
Date: Friday, June 1 2007

OAK BROOK, ILL. -- About 100 plumbing contractors and inspectors attended a green building seminar May 9 here to find out whether the green initiative is just another fad or a real market for innovative plumbing and mechanical contractors. The event, sponsored by the Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Authority of Northern Illinois, focused on two green projects in the Chicago area: Loyola University's Information Commons and the Elgin Academy.

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Loyola is seeking Silver level certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadersh

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