IABS looks to the future of the building industry.On November 17, in what is believed to be New York's first real estate awards exclusively devoted to green practices, the Irish American I´rish A`mer´i`can1. A native of Ireland who has become an American citizen; also, a child or descendant of such a person. Building Society (IABS IABS International Association for Business and Society IABs International Association for Biologicals (Switzerland) IABS International Association of Buddhist Studies (Lausanne, Switzerland) ) will host "The Greening of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of " to honor those who have proven that green practices are practical. In announcing this new program, which is a break with the usual transaction and charity oriented award ceremonies of the real estate industry, IABS President Gerard McCabe Gerard McCabe (born September 11, 1980) is a Northern Irish actor. He was an original member of The Company Youth Theatre and one of the earliest members of the Rainbow Factory, School of the Performing Arts. He has a daughter, Caitlin. said, "Buildings define the way our tenants--almost 3 million in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. alone--spend at least 8 hours a day conducting their business. Real estate awards have traditionally been deal-oriented; it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a we recognize the social responsibility of our work. And as owners, managers and builders, that responsibility is to create the best working environment possible." "To the IABS, that means a forward-thinking, environmentally friendly, forward-thinking, green environment. The Green Movement is good business, it is affordable and it is not the future--it is now," McCabe continued. "For that reason, the IABS created the Leadership Awards to recognize innovation and creativity. We at the IABS are making the Green Movement a central theme of our organization and are taking this first public step by bringing these accomplishments to the attention of our industry." The award winners are: Green Building: Hearst Corporation. For the construction of the first green commercial building in New York City; being accepted by Brian Schwargerl. Construction/Green Practices: Turner Construction. For being at the forefront of green practices in the construction industry. Being accepted by Jim McKenna, Senior Vice President and General Manager. Founded in 1995 to promote achievement, information exchange and advance issues of concern to the real estate and construction industries, the IABS is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that also promotes cultural and charitable opportunities within the building community. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 17, at noon at The Manhattan Club, 201 West 52nd Street, New York City. Tickets--$100 members; $125 non-members. |
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