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

Green Building Law Update

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 but more than a year later, it has not been adopted anywhere. so there was room for wider adoption of a 2018 IgCC. Many code officials have concluded the 2018 IgCC is not a good building code, green or otherwise. The 2018 IgCC applies to “1.

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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive

Green Building Law Update

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 by the U.S. So there is room for wider adoption of a 2018 IgCC. the IgCC and the LEED green building program,” the ICC was only responsible for Chapter 1, Scope and Administration of the 2018 IgCC. The 2018 IgCC applies to “1.

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The Top 5 Surveyor Posts of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s the time of year when everyone makes plans for the future, but before we get off and running, we wanted to take a quick look back at the most popular blog posts from Viewpoint’s Surveyor in 2017. It was an inspiring event, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again at the conference in 2018. 20 Songs About Construction.

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Green Building Codes Not Eligible for Copyright Protection

Green Building Law Update

The blog post does Not suggest that anyone violate a claimed copyright on a code or otherwise, but it is time the green building industrial complex reconsider how green building standards, rating systems and codes are developed and managed. This case is Code Revision Commission v. 17-11589, filed October 19, 2018.

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Maryland Resets it Trajectory with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Law

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposed new rule to mandate Tier 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions disclosures by public companies and the many other businesses in their supply chains. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue).

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Meltdown

Business Facilities

Summer plant decided to abandon the decade-long project after spending nearly $9 billion on the two reactors, which were originally scheduled to go online in 2018 but were only 40-percent complete. In its Sept. Consumer and environmental groups, who were highly critical of the September vote, are gearing up for a fight. “I

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PennEnvironment Releases Energy Efficiency Study Just When Pennsylvania Needs It Most

Green Building Law Blog

If the committee’s recommendations are adopted, Pennsylvania will still be using the 2009 codes until at least 2018, and perhaps longer. If we are still building to 2009 codes in 2018, imagine the missed opportunity for energy and cost savings. To make this real, look back.