Green Building Law Update

MAY 14, 2017

Last week the ICC and ASHRAE issued joint news releases on the status of the “unified green building code that could become the foundation for LEED certification” that will be published as the 2018 version of the International Green Construction Code. will become the 2018 version of the IgCC, due to be published in summer 2018.Significantly,

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 17, 2018

Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day. think non-roof urban heat island effect).

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

I am often asked, “how can I expand my green building business?” Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. more than food prep).

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

That 1990s popular view might sound controversial today, but there is the April 23, 2018, the U.S. 2018-01 , clarifying previous guidance for ERISA covered private sector employee benefit plans regarding proxy voting, shareholder engagement, and economically targeted investments in the context of ESG initiatives.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Ruling that “the law,” whether by statute, ordinance, regulations, or code, and even when its source is a judicial opinion, is not subject to federal copyright law, has broad implications, particularly for green building. Green Building Council indisputably holds a copyright in its LEED rating systems. See 17 U.S.C. §

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Waterproofing for a green roof. Tue, 10/02/2018 - 11:54. October 15, 2018. Studies abound that green roofs reduce the effects of urban heat islands. Green roofs provide shade, comfort and a place to enjoy the greenery in an otherwise concrete jungle. The answer to "Why a green roof?" Silcor Blog #9.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 2, 2017

I spoke to a gathering of construction industry attorneys the other day about that t he changing environment of Federal government regulation portends huge business opportunities for green building. This blog post is my prepared remarks for that talk. And green buildings do so much more.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 9, 2020

Montgomery County, Maryland is on the cusp of being the first to adopt the 2018 International Green Construction Code. Montgomery County was among the first jurisdictions in the country, in 2008, to adopt a mandatory green building law for private building, requiring most new construction be LEED certified.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

My response, Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for green building people. The thousands of attendees represent more sustainability and green building business opportunities in a single place than will exist anywhere else on the planet this year. I expect to write future blog posts about the announced expansive use (.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

In response to legislation enacted by the Maryland General Assembly in 2018, overriding a veto by the Governor, commencing last week new public school building no longer has to be LEED certified or the like. of this article without requiring an independent certification that the buildings have achieved the required standards.”.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Possibly more accurately stated, this is a report on the state of the LEED green building rating system. Green Building Council. Last week Greenbuild was like drinking from a fire hose, being inundated with enormous amounts of information about all that is going on with green building. The state of LEED is strong.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 6, 2018

With the upcoming May 25, 2018 effective date for the new European General Data Protection Regulation, the European Union law drafted to provide greater protections for the personal data of individuals, it is a good time to review and consider the large quantity of data generated by green buildings. Many small U.S.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 15:14. March 16, 2018. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? He shared some key considerations to keep in mind when designing a green roof.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Green Building Council issued a LEED Interpretation in 2018 ruling, “smoking of cannabis is considered a form of smoking for the purposes of both the interior and exterior smoking provisions of the LEED Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control.”. Which second option will result in significant additional first costs.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The just completed 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Atlanta is absolute proof that the LEED green building rating system, with more than 100,000 projects registered and certified, is thriving. Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for green people. in lieu of v 4.2) will soon commence in earnest.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Green buildings generate large quantities of data. In an age when many have opinions about Edward Snowden’s disclosures, foreign state sponsored hacking, and Uber’s massive customer data hack, most people have not considered matters of data protection from their real estate, green building or otherwise. Others collect building data.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Green Building Council was no doubt the biggest story at Greenbuild 2017 in Boston last week. And that is saying a lot because Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and there was much to be excited about in the aisles of the expo floor. 2018 and the 2018 IgCC). by the U.S.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 23, 2018

How green roofs cool urban heat islands. Tue, 10/23/2018 - 09:54. October 23, 2018. Green roofs, a growing trend all over the world, are one of the most comprehensive answers to alleviate heat from UHIs. Green roofs, soaked and swollen like a sponge after a rainstorm, store large amounts of heat in the retaining water.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 24, 2018

In a dramatic shift the fastest growing environmental issue in 2018 is sustainable business practices. A Democratic campaign shop that advises candidates across America tells candidates in 2018, this is not a year to lead with environmental issues, “the environment is not on the top 10 list of issues” that will drive a voter.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

yes, a subset of all waste, but a good datapoint) in 2018 was 292.4 However, in response to recent international policy changes related to accepting recyclables, see my blog post The World is Forced to Rethink Recycling , and major domestic changes in use patterns related to more time spent at home and other Covid-19 challenges (e.g.,

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Natural Building

APRIL 2, 2021

The ‘The Hill’ in Middleton Springs, Vermont is fantasy architecture on 12 lovely green acres. home was a design/build project completed in 2018. The post Hobbit-like Home in Vermont appeared first on Natural Building Blog. This unique 1100 sq. It combines old-world charm with modern conveniences.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 10, 2018

Building owners that utilize ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager will see a dramatic change in the 1 to 100 ENERGY STAR scores after August 26, 2018. The release date for all updated scores is August 26, 2018. Applications submitted by July 26, 2018 will be assessed using currently available (pre-update) scores.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 19, 2017

While much of the media hyperbole has focused on the Trump Administration’s 2018 Budget request of $5.7 billion, or 31%, from the 2017 level of funding, little attention has been paid to specific priorities including the resultant opportunities for green building. Billion for the Environmental Protection Agency, a reduction of $2.6

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 15, 2021

Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog. million after the 2018 report. If we can assist you or someone you work with in ESG matters, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 25, 2018

is a critical step toward realizing our vision of green buildings for all within a generation.”. development is ‘underway’ on the next full version of LEED in collaboration with the creators of the already approved ASHARE 189.1 – 2018 and the soon to be released 2018 IgCC). As I wrote in a blog post last year, LEED v4.1

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 8, 2020

This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that with green building practices companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of investor demands for more disclosure.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 16, 2018

In another high profile application, Walmart just announced it is requiring suppliers of leafy green vegetables upload growing and shipping data to blockchain by September 2019. Propy later announced on July 23, 2018 a blockchain recorded property transaction in California involving the sale of 10 acres of land. described above.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 16:30. December 11, 2018. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. Green roofs are growing like wild. .

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2022

Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog. something the legislative branch authorized, but the executive branch balked at) before January 1, 2023 and then adopt subsequent triennial versions.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 22, 2022

Army Veteran and Veterans Off-Grid founder Ryan Timmermans and volunteer Josh Camp talk about helping vets learn green construction in Carson, New Mexico. And through that, they teach green-building skills. “The more people we can teach to green-build, the more self-reliant they become and the more we help Earth.”.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 16:30. December 11, 2018. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. Waterproofing for a green roof. Play. . .

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 14, 2019

Green Building Council is looking for the future of LEED and has officially opened a call for feedback and ideas for the next version of LEED. This is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to influence the next version of the most widely used green building rating system in the world. could become the foundation of LEED certification.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 26, 2016

Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. LEED is the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. Green construction is quickly outpacing conventional construction in the U.S.,” as the epicenter of green building. million square feet.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 3, 2018

The AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference is a must-attend event for all construction professionals in 2018. Data Driven Green Design. The post AEC Next is a Must for Construction Professionals appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. The conference will take place twice this year. Register for Anaheim here.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

According to the Q1 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Green building continues to grow in popularity, and data suggests net-zero commercial buildings are really starting to take off. Subscribe to our weekly blog recap (on the top right of this page) to get the news in your inbox. Want more construction news?

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 09:23. April 25, 2018. And in China, public buildings that are larger than 20,000 square meters must meet the country’s Green Building Evaluation Label rating system. GCP0170 DA Blog #8. Streamlining international construction projects. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Our Blue360?

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Natural Building

APRIL 12, 2020

In 2018, a team of architects, urban planners, interior architects, and artists were brought together for the first edition of the postgraduate certificate Building Beyond Borders of Hasselt University. Next to the building, in the gully, a forest garden greens the formerly naked rocks.

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