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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

Green Building Law Update

At a time when solar panels are de riguere a recent decision by a Maryland appellate court limiting the authority of local governments to regulate the location and specifics of construction of a solar farm has broad implications far beyond this case. Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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Miami Beach’s New Green Building Tax

Green Building Law Update

Apparently none of those projects are today registered with GBCI as pursuing or having achieved a LEED Gold certification. The new law requires the payment of a Sustainability Fee prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy, or Certificate of Completion.

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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

We caution companies not to make unqualified general environmental claims because ‘‘it is highly unlikely that marketers can substantiate all reasonable interpretations of these claims,’’ the Federal Trade Commission standard for environmental claims.

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs. Many code officials have concluded the 2018 IgCC is not a good building code, green or otherwise.

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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive

Green Building Law Update

The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs. Sec 901.4.1.4. Sec 1001.3.2

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. It provides training in specific technologies, computer skills, safety certification, leadership, management and team building. The Utah Film Commission says 2015 was a blockbuster year for movie makers in Utah. C onsistent. Predictable.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 01 05 Certifications Page. 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications. 00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 00 45 46 Governmental Certifications. 00 01 05 Certifications Page. 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications. 00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule.