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25 Jun 2015 - Sustainability

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AIA/HUD awards recognize two affordable housing projects with key sustainable features News: Developments	JLL unveils RED corporate real estate data and analytics platform for increased productivity News: Products and Services
Global FM Awards celebrate excellence in FM; JLL wins Platinum News: Developments	MGA 35-story wood building proposal would transform Parisian skyline, define new era of carbon-neutral building News: Developments
Reliable Controls' RC-WebView 3 allows command of any BACnet Internet-connected building from anywhere in world News: Products and Services	EPA recognizes companies for creating and using Safer Choice products News: Developments
WattStopper extends occupancy sensor control to plug loads for energy savings, code compliance News: Products and Services	DOE funding to develop aggregate purchasing models for alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure News: Regulations and Government
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