Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Many find engaging an attorney with sustainability expertise is a good way to mitigate ESG associated risk. This market driver is, of course, before any real ESG regulation in the U.S.”. And regulation is already here that impacts some small businesses. And there will be other opportunistic industries. Already the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

In the most compelling response, 86% believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months. Particularly forward thinking and looking for certainty, 62% favor mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

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. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 2, 2022

This is more than a Magic 8 Ball prediction, although we do regularly consult one of the 1960s era plastic spheres I keep on my desk. Still with almost no regulation, funds that elect to focus on companies’ ESG practices may have broad discretion in how they apply ESG factors to their investments. ESG is everywhere.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Do you believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months? Do you favor of mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months? Does your company engage outside consultants for compliance with ESG matters? yes, this blog will continue).

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value. There’s more focus than ever on the environmental impact of construction projects.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 29, 2021

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. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Consultants. QS / Cost consultants. Architectural & Engineering Consultancy. Why Attend?

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Consultants. QS / Cost consultants. Architectural & Engineering Consultancy. Why Attend?

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BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The economic and environmental impacts are simply not sustainable. The following solutions are fully compatible and compliant with public sector regulations and budget cycles. Also avoid exclusive reliance on external “consultants” and/or “outsourcing” for program management or other mission critical areas. The Future.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

Many investors rely on ESG disclosures like those contained in Vale’s annual Sustainability Reports and other public filings to make informed investment decisions,” said Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. “By Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

Another commonly cited example of a race neutral measure that responds to inequality and promotes corporate diversity is the Security and Exchange Commission’s own self-assessment tool, available on its website, for evaluating the diversity policies and practices of entities regulated by the agency. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Pendent to those Scope 3 downstream businesses, many more will be impacted by this California law and other coming ESG regulation, enabling a large number of businesses to do their part to repair the world while taking advantage of ESG opportunities. government and The Group of Seven. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

Federal securities laws and SEC regulations require certain disclosures by public companies for the benefit of investors. notes in an annual report) will largely track the disclosure requirements of Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X. When a company is required to file a disclosure with the Commission, those disclosures (e.g.,

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

Federal securities laws and SEC regulations require certain disclosures by public companies for the benefit of investors. notes in an annual report) will largely track the disclosure requirements of Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X. When a company is required to file a disclosure with the Commission, those disclosures (e.g.,

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Some consultants are already advertising they will use the new standard, but such is premature because the new standard does not currently meet the requirements to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, and that will only happen in the future after EPA approval. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

in a state where the majority of rain in cities and towns flows into storm drains dumping into the Pacific Ocean), including a draft emergency regulation that among other things makes washing a car without a shut-off nozzle punishable by a fine. This looming water curb and excessively severe public policy (. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2014

Among the most progressive and unique of those green building laws is the Saint Paul sustainable building policy applicable to government building and private construction receiving public money. The guidelines are designed to be clear and able to be used without consultants. They are designed to be compatible with LEED.

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Sustainability. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 16, 2018

OSHA defines violations of its regulations as willful, repeat, serious, or other-than-serious. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. The higher the classification, the larger the penalty. Find a website, send an email, or make a call to get the expertise needed to get you back on track. appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The planet deals with all the issues of promoting green and sustainable construction, including de-carbonising construction and the circular economy. Clients, consultants, and contractors have very different motives and incentives and yet, we have already seen a move towards multi-disciplinary consultancies and some vertical integration.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 2, 2017

Hiring a JOC consultant and paying them a fee based upon the total construction volume, to “manage” a JOC program is basically outsourcing from a business and process perspective. Relying upon an outside consultant heightens the risk of poor or lack of planning. As a result project timelines and benefits are put at risk.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Will the quality of the fly ash change as environmental regulations shift? Sustainability. Consultant. Concrete producers today have many questions about using traditional pozzolans that are byproducts of other industries. Will we face a shortage of fly ash as regions shift away from coal-fired power plants? read more. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 20, 2022

This approach is laid out and broken down in a landmark report on the infrastructure industry’s commitment to sustainability. Here is where we redefine the way the industry operates – engaging early and effectively with the market and decision makers to find alternative technologies, products and processes to better meet sustainable goals.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Before writing the spec, have a dialogue with a green roof consultant or manufacturer to get concrete information about installation and maintenance costs. Research green roof consultants. With this information in hand, you can work with your green roof consultant to come up with specifications that fully meet your client’s needs.

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Natural Building

MARCH 29, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 18, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green 45

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Sustainability. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 40

Natural Building

DECEMBER 10, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Sustainability Green Architecture California 40

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 16, 2022

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm “powering sustainability for tomorrow’s business.” Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a blog www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue).

Regulation 156

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 28, 2013

“If we wish to build out a modern grid—one that meets these challenges and delivers long-term value to consumers—then we must rethink how utilities are currently regulated.”. electrical infrastructure and how moving to a results-driven regulatory model could support the transition to an efficient, reliable and sustainable power system.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Asking the right questions is extremely difficult, and I would suggest a quote from a more relevant source, such as, “My greatest strength as a consultant is to be ignorant and ask a few questions.” ” – Peter Drucker. The required changes are so radical they can’t be implemented or support by simply buying software.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

We’ve partnered with experts at BESA , Cast Consultancy , Mace and PointFuse to create a guide to understand the impact of the Building Safety Bill – and propose how to prepare today. But the new regulations will require an even greater level of transparency and information sharing. Understandably, these changes might be daunting.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This trend reflects a shift toward more sustainable and creative architectural practices. Sustainability: Utilizing used shipping containers is a form of upcycling, which greatly reduces environmental waste. Adhering to local building codes is essential for safety and legality, often necessitating expert consultation.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

. “Those can be part of what an environmental engineer does, but in terms of what an environmental engineer does a day in and day out, you’re really focused on what the regulations say, what you’re required to do to meet those regulations and how you’re going to do it, (while also bearing in mind) the cost and the timeline.”

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Lets Build

MAY 20, 2020

These words as expressed by David Philp (Global BIM/IM Consultancy Director at Aecom and Head of B.I.M Furthermore, the establishment of better safety measures and regulations becomes easier as a result of operating on a controlled factory-like space. Sustainability under the spotlight. Increased demand for innovation.

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