Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs.

Green 149

Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

Two Electronics, LLC , the Massachusetts’ Land Court concluded (in what appears to be a case of first impression) that a string of text messages can constitute a writing under the Statute of Frauds sufficient to bind the parties to sell certain property. None of the drafts of the letter were signed by Buyer.

Contract 91

Contract Claims Documentation Change Orders 91

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. Of note, this review was not looking for and did not compile missed signatures, not compiled change orders or other clerical errors.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120