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Supreme Court Permits State Law Claims Against Superfund Property

Green Building Law Update

That is, the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2001, amended CERCLA, restricting liability under federal law for the cleanup and redevelopment of a Brownfields property by a person complying with a state voluntary cleanup program. You can read the Supreme Court decision at Atlantic Richfield Co.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Increased quality satisfaction. Increased satisfaction in working relationships. Brooke, K. L., & Litwin, G.

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Litigation Over First Ever LEED Platinum Building Tarnishes Green Building

Green Building Law Update

In 2001 and 2002, the leakage was investigated by two outside consultants hired by Clark. A 2001 report by one of those consultants addressed to the Bay Foundation described that such water could cause deterioration or rot in the Parallams themselves if they were not properly treated with a wood preservative.

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#128:  Waivers of Subrogation

NH Construction Law

Subrogation – the right of an insurer, upon paying an injured party’s damages arising out of a negligence claim, to chase the negligent party for reimbursement – is a staple of the law. ” Chase v. Hook , 787 A.2d 2d 499, 503 (Vt. ’”) (citation omitted).

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New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The truth is that the tax code only requires the HVAC, lighting and building envelope systems be as little as 10 percent more efficient than the 2001 or 2007 ASHRAE energy standard. At over 200,000 square feet, the client was able to claim $400,000 in federal tax deductions. How to Secure Your Deduction. per square foot deduction.

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A Long Time Coming - A Comprehensive Study and Critique of the MCAA Labor Productivity Factors

Construction Dive

The factors have frequently been used by contractors to support loss of productivity (LOP) claims on projects resulting from delays, impacts and acceleration. The study found that since 2001, only two of nine cases where MCAA factors were used were successful, reversing a trend of five out of five prior to 2000. Read more.

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179D Tax Deduction Brought Back to Life thru 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 179D commercial buildings energy efficiency tax deduction enables building owners to claim a tax deduction for installing qualifying systems and buildings. 2001 was used). It is dramatic that this tax deduction was revived back to December 31, 2017 (. when it last expired) and will remain effective through December 31, 2020.

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