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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Participating in portion of online value engineering session for “way over budget” green multifamily project. Lunch with prospective client]. 03:30 p.m.

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Vicki Worden on the New Green Globes and Her Commitment to the Mission

Green Building Law Update

She talks freely about increased first costs, including articulating concerns about those costs as well as time and hassle, all contributing to “some reluctance to pursue” any third party green building certification.

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Washington Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants: Commerce received a $25,000,000 appropriation in the 2015-2017 state Capital budget to continue the program. Generally loans range from $250,000 to $5 million. Eligible entities include state public higher education institutions, local government facilities, state agencies and K-12 public school districts.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. Ceton lives in the suburbs of Washington, DC. .

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. Ceton lives in the suburbs of Washington, DC. .

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2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

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Project support includes project budgeting assistance, spec editing, and customized model and incentive programs. In addition, the veneer exceeds certification standards for compressive strength. Builders also can earn green-building certification credits. . Customized storage / California Closets. Click for more info. . .