Senate unanimously passes SB 5489 recognizing Wilkinson sandstone as state sandstone On Feb. 13, 2026 the Washington State Senate passed SB 5489 to recognize Wilkinson sandstone as the state sandstone after sponsor Sen. Fortunato recounted a historical 1927 payment dispute; the bill passed on final roll-call, 48-0.

The Washington State Senate just passed a historic bill recognizing Wilkinson sandstone, honoring both its resilience and the quarry workers behind it, all stemming from a nearly century-old payment dispute!

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Interior. 5 November 1940.’
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Exterior. 5 November 1940.’
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Heat Pump Water Heaters for Facilities Staff - free and online, hosted by BayREN in partnership with Willdan, November 13, 9 - 10:30 am PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to buildings. This training...

Free Online Training: Heat Pump Water Heaters for Facilities Staff, in partnership with Willdan, November 13, 9-10:30am PT: buff.ly/iCoFX9I @Willdan @BayREN_Official #waterheating #waterheaters #commercial #buildings #publicbuildings #energyefficiency #free #greenbuilding

Heat Pump Water Heaters for Facilities Staff - free and online, hosted by BayREN in partnership with Willdan, November 13, 9 - 10:30 am PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to buildings. This training...

Free Online Training: Heat Pump Water Heaters for Facilities Staff, in partnership with Willdan, November 13, 9-10:30am PT: buff.ly/iCoFX9I @Willdan @BayREN_Official #waterheating #waterheaters #commercial #buildings #publicbuildings #energyefficiency #free #greenbuilding

ENERY STAR Portfolio Manager Backup with OptiMiser Focus - OptiMiser What’s happening with ESPM? The EPA is reportedly considering sunsetting the ENERGY STAR program, a decision that would almost certainly impact the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM). This tool is…

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Clallam County Plans for Clean Buildings Grants Following Commerce Department Recommendations Clallam County discusses project designs to secure clean building grants for energy efficiency.

Clallam County is on the brink of transforming its public buildings for a sustainable future, but urgent action is needed to secure crucial grant funding!

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#ClallamCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #SustainablePractices #PublicBuildings #EnergyEfficiency

Finney County approves heating and cooling system improvements funding plan Commission authorizes lease purchase agreement for system upgrades in multiple county buildings.

Finney County is taking a bold step to enhance energy efficiency by upgrading heating and cooling systems in vital public buildings, all while saving money!

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San Francisco evaluates expedited regulations for on-site solar projects City officials discuss easing procurement rules for solar installations at public buildings

San Francisco is on the verge of revolutionizing its solar energy landscape by potentially streamlining regulations to expedite installations at public buildings and schools.

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Board establishes accessibility standards for multiple dwellings and public buildings Rules require accessibility for persons with disabilities in multiple dwellings and parking areas

Massachusetts is stepping up to ensure that multiple dwellings and parking areas are accessible for all, paving the way for a more inclusive future!

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The most consequential outcome of the Act was the Public Works Administration (which was not a work relief program like the #FERA or #WPA)
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We are planning to ask the Congress for legislation to enable the Government to undertake #publicworks, thus stimulating directly and indirectly the employment of many others in well-considered projects. ➡️
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The market square becomes vertical! We won the competition to design a public building in Zhubei [Taiwan] combining a market with cultural spaces. sustainability in seismic zones is hard, we try by making the building transformable.

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Access and usage rules changing for Huntsville public buildings The Huntsville City Council voted unanimously Thursday to change public access and usage rules for public buildings around the city.

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Around 33 schools and 22 public buildings in Renfrewshire were damaged during Storm Eowyn Severe weather saw strong winds cause disruption and destruction at the end of January. Around 33 schools and 22 public buildings in Renfrewshire were damaged during Storm Eowyn last month, it has be...

Around 33 schools and 22 public buildings in Renfrewshire were damaged during Storm Eowyn
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FEMA quietly eases rules meant to protect buildings in flood zones - The Boston Globe The Federal Emergency Management Agency has decided to stop enforcing rules designed to prevent flood damage to schools, libraries, fire stations and other public buildings. Experts say the move, whic...

#FEMA’s reportedly halting enforcement of #FederalFloodRiskManagementStandard regs requiring #PublicBuildings (e.g., schools, libraries, fire stations) damaged/destroyed in #FloodZones to be rebuilt to standards that will prevent future #FloodDamage.
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Early morning in Liverpool #CentralLibrary #PublicBuildings