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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. A Sustainability Plan is a document prepared by a green building consultant or architect depicting the allocation of Sustainable Measures to team member.

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The Role of Construction Software Technology in Mitigating Risk

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Conflicts and other project risks can delay work and negatively impact bottom lines. Process issues refer to anything that affects execution and delivery of a project. Technical and Legal and Compliance Issues. Leading-edge technology, like Viewpoint’s JobPac solution are helping contractors mitigate risks.

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Gleaning the Direction of ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Thus, I have asked SEC staff to develop a proposal for climate risk disclosure requirements for the Commission’s consideration.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

Under these new requirements the sustainability information statement means a description of: the company’s governance arrangements in relation to assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities; how the company identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks and opportunities; and.

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ESG Accelerates Greenwashing

Green Building Law Update

That may be the real risk. There is a little direction provided by the FTC’s 2012 update to its Green Guides, the most recent update of the Guides , but that document is at this point more of a historical reference; although it does valuably offer guidance on materials and energy sources that are “renewable,” and “carbon offset” claims.

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How to Avoid Disputes in Construction

Construction Marketing

What follows next is a fierce legal battle that puts both the contractor and the investor on the losing end. Since putting up a house or a facility is an expensive affair, you risk losing huge amounts of money in case the structure doesn’t meet your needs. Discuss Potential Risks in Advance. Put It in Writing.

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GBCI Changed its Name and You Need to Change Your Documents

Green Building Law Update

It will continue to be referred by the acronym GBCI. Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. Green Building Council, and may be dependent on matters beyond Consultant’s control, such as Owner's use and operation of the Project.