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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

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The redemption or extinguishment of the ground rent is effective to conclusively vest a fee simple title in the ground lease tenant when the ground lease tenant records the certificate in the county land records. Real Estate Commission. Senate Bill 806/House Bill 1182 (Chs. House Bill 149 (Ch. Recordation of Instruments.

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LEED Commercial Interiors can Save the Planet

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We reviewed the Green Loop Headquarters, an office, awarded Gold v4 only 10 days ago that is only 846 square feet. We also studied the Bindery on Blake renovation of Suite 100, a Gold v4 certified office that is a much larger 22,000 square feet. Be aware that building envelope commissioning is now included in this credit.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

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Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Reviewing and approving quotes in draft third party journal article on defects in green building contracts. Reviewing, considering and revising an enhanced commissioning scope.

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COVID-19 workplace updates: financial & environmental impact

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and countries around the world prepare to reopen workplaces and reoccupy offices and other buildings. For example, increasing filtration in a 100,000 SF office building from MERV 8 to MERV 13 is expected to increase energy use by 4 percent overall, add $5,300 per year to the utility bill, and increase emissions by 10 metric tons per year.

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Verizon Opens New Finance Center Building In Lake Mary, FL

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Rick Scott, center — were on hand with company officers to cut the ribbon to Verizon Communications Inc.’s Scott and local and state economic development groups, has been top notch, said Fran Shammo, chief financial officer, Verizon. State and local officials — including Florida Gov. Photo: Anjali Fluker.). ” Gov.

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Consumers Energy Moves To Build Natural Gas Power Plant In Genesee County

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Consumers Energy has taken the next major step for its new natural gas plant in Genesee County, filing for approval of a certificate of necessity with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). Posted by Heidi Schwartz. At 700 megawatts, the plant would be able to serve a community of about 445,000.

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New Report Examines How To Create Manufacturing Jobs

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A University of Virginia Miller Center commission, chaired by former Governors Haley Barbour and Evan Bayh, has released a report offering innovative, non-partisan and actionable ideas on creating manufacturing jobs, which have been an engine of well-paying, middle-class employment throughout U.S. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.