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FTC Releases Revised Green Guides

Best Practices Construction Law

The guidelines were first introduced in 1992 and updated in 1996 and 1998. A draft of the revised guidelines was published for public comment almost two years ago. Newly updated and added sections include the use of carbon offsets, environmental certifications and seals, and renewable energy and renewable materials claims.

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Green Building (Including LEED-Centric) Laws Spread Over Seas

Green Building Law Update

At year end 2012, more than 40% of all square footage pursuing LEED certification existed outside the U.S. Last week, in the Philippines, the Department of Justice authorized the Department of Public Works and Highways to move forward adopting a green building regulation in the National Building Code of the Philippines.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Check throw regulator and spring assembly for tightness. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Jerry Brown fired the two state regulators who had overseen a 70 percent decline in state drilling permits since 2008, a notable turnaround for a state leader who in his first stint as governor in the 1970s pioneered many of California’s landmark environmental protection statutes. Last year, CA Gov.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. To receive abatement for any or all of these taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation.

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