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J.M. Syken

Jeffrey M. Syken is a consulting estimator in private practice. He is a lecturer on the subject of trade estimating, as well as the author of a book on the subject entitled "Principles of Trade Estimating" available from Bni Building News.
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The Green Thumb: Dial ‘S' for Sustainability - Part Two

J.M. Syken
February 27, 2008
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Last time we began this discussion of the full meaning behind the term “Sustainable.” This time, we’ll continue with a look at two key issues concerning sustainability: Energy Consumption and Indoor Air Quality.
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The Green Thumb: Dial ‘S' for Sustainability - Part One

J.M. Syken
January 29, 2008
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There is a significant difference between the often-used terms “green” and “sustainable” when referring to the built environment.
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The Green Thumb: Harvesting Underwater Timber

J.M. Syken
January 9, 2008
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Submerged timber typically has many superior qualities compared to much of the living timber presently available.
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The Green Thumb: LEED Update: Take Two, Part Four

J.M. Syken
December 5, 2007
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In parts one through three, we looked at what’s been going on with the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED “green” building rating/certification program. This time, we’ll conclude this series–and the year–with a look at some other significant goings-on in the world of LEED.
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The Green Thumb: LEED Update: Take Two, Part Three

J.M. Syken
October 31, 2007
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In part one we began this “LEED Update” series with a discussion of climate change and how out of Greenbuild ’06, the USGBC and the green building movement were determined to change things in a big way by significantly reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption by the years 2010, 2020 and 2030. This time, we’ll continue with a look at the controversy between USGBC/LEED and the timber industry.
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The Green Thumb: LEED Update: Take Two, Part Two

J.M. Syken
October 3, 2007
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This month, we’ll continue our review of the world of LEED with a look at how the USGBC intends to mass market LEED and the progress of the LEED for Homes (LEED-H) program.
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The Green Thumb: LEED Update - Take Two, Part One

J.M. Syken
August 29, 2007
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In January of 2004, there appeared in this column the first of a three-part series entitled: “LEED: Leading the Way.” It took an in-depth look at LEED, the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) green building rating/certification program. I promised readers I would continue to keep them up-to-date concerning the LEED program at regular intervals.
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The Green Thumb: Bamboo U, Part Two

J.M. Syken
June 27, 2007
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Last month, in Part One, we began this three-part series about bamboo, one of the most versatile and widely used natural materials on earth. This month, we continue our discussion of this miraculous material.
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The Green Thumb: Bamboo U, Part One

J.M. Syken
May 24, 2007
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This month, we’ll begin a three-part series that will take an in-depth look at one of the most amazing natural materials on earth: Bamboo.
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High Performance Building Envelope: Tough Enough?

J.M. Syken
April 26, 2007
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Pursuant to the Canadian Standards Association’s Guideline on Durability (CSA S478-95), one point can be earned for developing and implementing a building durability plan. Paradoxically, this sole point for durability has met with a firestorm of resistance from insurance companies who consider it an implied warranty.
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