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News / January 24, 2023 / New Buildings Institute

NBI is seeking an Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to join our team and become an integral part of our organization. Associate Director of Marketing and Communications: This position will lead NBI's talented team of marketing and communications professionals. ...

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News / January 6, 2023 / Codes And Policy

This article was written by NBI President Emeritus, David Goldstein:  Published by NRDC: Net -zero energy has attracted rapidly growing interest around the world. Growth rates of projected and verified zero-energy buildings are continuing to be high. This progress has ...

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