BD+C

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 14, 2023

On March 2, the New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 213 , which would allow public agencies to enter into P3 agreements to facilitate public infrastructure and broadband projects. The bill currently sits with the New Mexico Senate Judicial Committee for further consideration.

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New Mexico District of Columbia Infrastructure Agreement 52

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., SITES v2 is a voluntary set of guidelines and performance benchmarks to assess the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., SITES v2 is a voluntary set of guidelines and performance benchmarks to assess the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes.

Site 120

Site Certification Green Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 1, 2021

Additionally, investors and also employees, vendors, suppliers, and a host of other stakeholders are now looking for companies to create and implement sustainable policies and practices that respond to environmental and social matters. If the organization wants the very best employees (.

Risk 156

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Forty years later, there is general agreement that TSCA has not kept pace with the marketplace and Congress is on the cusp of overhauling the law and affecting a very large number of industries and business not currently regulated under the law. However, it is more likely a conference committee will be empaneled to seek reconciliation.

Regulation 120

Regulation West Virginia Housing Materials 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Of course the allocation of costs and benefits will largely be driven by financial and tax considerations in this highly regulated area. While there are LEED credits for on site and off site renewable energy (including that were achieved by 48% of LEED EBOM-2009 certified projects) those credits are not yet available for community solar.

Maryland 120

Maryland Regulation Electrical Modeling 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracting per GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, ARMY FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT ( AFARS ) Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts 5117.9000 Scope of subpart. 1 Revised August 4, 2022 5117.9004 DOD FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT 5117.9004 Procedures.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Specifically, the SEC Guidance states what companies could be required to disclose in relation to climate change under the corporate disclosure requirements that fall under the SEC’s Regulation S-K, including Forms 10-K annual reports. The number of inquiries has grown each years since 2010 and actually more than doubled since 2015.

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Commissioning Risk Legal Materials 189

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

But arising from a 2014 confidential agreement signed by the U.S. But draw your own conclusions: This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. The 2018 IgCC applies to “1.

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Green Maryland Site Certification 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

The European Union has gone in another direction with the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation , applicable as of May 2018, updating and modernizing the principles enshrined in the 1995 Data Protection Directive which guarantee individual privacy rights in one’s personal data including “the right to be forgotten.”

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades. To stabilize lumber prices and increase home affordability, American and Canadian trade officials need to reach an agreement on softwood lumber, he says. . To stabilize lumber prices and increase home affordability, trade officials need to reach an agreement on softwood lumber.

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Natural Building

MARCH 12, 2020

After completing a degree in Environmental Engineering, I had spent two years in Costa Rican rainforest, volunteering for a sustainable forest management project. To meet Paris Climate Agreement targets, we must eliminate all GHG emissions from the built environment by 2050. In fact, the urgency today seems higher than ever before.

Materials 97

Materials Sustainability Travel Regulation 97

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

While Federal, State, County, and Local Governments as well as other public entities may have volumes of regulations regarding construction procurement practices, in many cases they are outdated and do not include current LEAN construction procurement/delivery best management practices. Define Construction Procurement.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Transition risks go beyond physical risk of climate change and include rising costs due to pricing-in of carbon emissions (through carbon taxes and pricing schemes), market effects, technological disruptions, legal liabilities, energy efficiency, and other regulations and reputational risks.

Risk 52

Risk Income Liability Banking 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Arising from the 2014 confidential agreement signed by ICC, ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects, the IES, and the USGBC “to collaborate on the development of future versions of Standard 189.1, On the very first page of the site sustainability provisions, sec 501.3.1.2 Note, the 2017 edition of Standard 189.1 Sec 901.4.1.4.

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Green Certification Site Sustainability 136

Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

As a result, construction businesses have a key role to play in addressing the climate emergency and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels by 40% by 2030, as agreed as the common goal set by the Paris Agreement.

Safety 52

Safety Accidents Injury Software 52

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The contest is a result of an agreement last year between federal, provincial and territorial ministers of labour to educate young workers of their rights through a national social media video contest. By engaging and informing our younger workers, we can be confident that they will contribute to building and sustaining safe workplaces.”.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The contest is a result of an agreement last year between federal, provincial and territorial ministers of labour to educate young workers of their rights through a national social media video contest. By engaging and informing our younger workers, we can be confident that they will contribute to building and sustaining safe workplaces.”.

Safety 48

Safety United States Injury Agreement 48

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 24, 2019

Documentary proof that the products are backed by a FLEGT license accepted under the European Union Timber Regulation. The European Union has similar timber regulation. What agreements exist with the many other trade groups and standards associations related to this pilot credit? The entire credit can be accessed from this link.

Design 120

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

a) Job Order Contracting (JOC) is an alternative contracting method to fulfill requirements for sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) projects at installation level (post, camp or station), with an estimated value exceeding $2000 , but not exceeding the amount of SRM authority delegated to the installation by the ACOM and/or HQDA. “Job

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Green Building Law Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

She has experience with regulatory development, energy sales agreements, energy project construction contracts, project financing, permitting and land use approvals. Shari is very involved in developing sustainability in the Delaware Valley and beyond. • “Who Should Regulate?

Pennsylvania 40

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

facility or infrastructure (road, bridges, airports, mass transit, utility…) renovation, repair, sustainability, maintenance, and minor new construction projects. They may be regulated by Federal/State/Local statue. Fees for training should be noted in the contract solicitation and final agreement paperwork.

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Contract Overhead Profitability Contractors 100

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 28, 2016

The 22-member Council team (with members from all of the nations in the Arctic region) last week unveiled a six-point protocol laying out a set of principles for “sustainable business practices” in the region.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

AFARS = Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. FAR = Federal Acquisition Regulation. MOA = Memorandum of Agreement. SRM = Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization. It is placed with a single contractor to accomplish sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects. Glossary / Definitions. Task Order.

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Contract Negotiation Office Plans 40

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) defines “accrual” as: the date when all events, that fix the alleged liability of either the Government or the contractor and permit assertion of the claim, were known or should have been known. million; and. The Federal Circuit reversed, holding that KBR’s claim was not time barred.

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Claims Liability Contract Contractors 63

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

success through an incentive agreement: lessons learned from an underground railway. Empirical analysis of traditional contracting and relationship agreements for. Federal acquisition regulation. Delivering Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings: Influence of Project Delivery Methods on Integration and Project Outcomes.

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Sustainability. o Background o Regulations and Requirements Implementation. o Contract Management.

Management 45

Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

facilities inspection programs generate requirements for sustainment, restoration, modernization work and minor new construction. Completed Individual Job Orders (IJO), Task Order (TO), or Job Orders (JO) are submitted to the a designated office/person in accordance with regulations and standard procedures. The project. task order.

Contract 100

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

The agreement should also foster increased communication between the contractor and owner to enhance the partnership aspect of the JOC contract. A JOC contract follows certain procedures leading to an agreement focusing on achieving good work performance and reasonable costs. Key elements. Use of federal funds.

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Contract Contractors Bidding Procurement 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

a) Job Order Contracting (JOC) is an alternative contracting method to fulfill requirements for sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) projects at installation level (post, camp or station), with an estimated value exceeding $2000, but not exceeding the amount of SRM authority delegated to the installation by the ACOM and/or HQDA. “Job

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Office Estimating 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 24, 2013

An unprecedented superstorm with 1,000-mile-wide sustained hurricane-force winds demolishes the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas. has signed an agreement with the Netherlands for broad collaboration on disaster mitigation and sustainable planning. MASTERS OF DISASTER. Blizzards dump record snowfalls on Texas and Japan.

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New Jersey NJ Transportation Deals 49

ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Sustainability. Caterpillar Trucks In addition to its own product line, the move will impact Navistars supply deals, such as its agreement to produce vocational trucks for Peoria, Ill.-based Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. -->.

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Engineering FAQ US Columbus 31

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 23, 2012

In July 2012, the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, an applied R&D development laboratory dedicated to the commercialization of clean energy technologies, opened a PV outdoor test field in Albuquerque. We have built this community to be sustainable at every level. Rick Perry in a statement.

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Kansas City Cleveland Austin Albuquerque 62

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 22, 2016

Its stable marketplace offers competitive energy prices, streamlined regulations and a low-risk investment climate. Urban Enterprise Zones – tax credits, PILOT or Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreements and low interest rates to reduce development costs. Brampton has a strong economy and is well positioned for business investment.

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Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 8, 2014

These grants will be available statewide in order to support the commercialization of new technologies leading to the creation of high-paying, sustainable jobs in the commonwealth. The developer, Houston-based Clean Line Energy, is awaiting approval from regulators in Iowa and Illinois before going ahead with the direct current line.

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Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

The intent and purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a term contract to provide on demand, quality general construction services (renovation, repair, sustainability, minor new construction ) for the Owner. It is generally not acceptable to split a project into more than one JOC in order to stay under the maximum amount.

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