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NC-2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management

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LEED 2009 NC Material and Resources - Construction Wast emanagement

July 31, 2019

Judy Bethuy

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July 31, 2019

Do I need track the packaging material from AV and computer equipment as part of the Cpnstruciont Waste Management credit?

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Tiffany Beffel

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Innovative Workshop Consulting

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October 21, 2019 - 4:57 am

Hi Judy! This material should be included in your calculations if it is waste leaving the site during construction and if this material/equipment is included in your LEED project scope.

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