Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The next thing you might be contacting your lawyer about could be your potentially over-inflated sustainability claims. ICE’s report says accurate emissions reporting must become integral in the design of major infrastructure if private finance is to help fund green projects.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

The survey is not a truly scientific survey in that, after piloting a questionnaire, we have curated the survey methodology, sample design, and data collection with the aim of providing essential benchmarks that will on a timely basis offer predictive accuracy, in the emergent and fast growing space of ESG, on how a company can move forward.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Worries about legal liability have long dogged the sustainable building movement, but insurance expert Karen Erger (Locton Companies) and attorney Eric Singer (Ice Miller LLP) say sustainability lawsuits are caused by the same types of issues that have always prompted clients to sue AEC firms. read more. "The

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

Including in an effort to keep true to our sample design but allowing all who are interested to participate via survey monkey, we permitted self selected stakeholders to respond to 10 key questions and to be up to 10% of the sample size. And 78% of companies engage outside consultants and other professionals for ESG matters.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Longstanding Federal law requires disclosure of “any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which a [public company] or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject.” Department of Labor inquiry about their use of ESG disclosures.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. UFC 3-310-04 Seismic Design for Buildings.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. While legal opinions are given in a variety of commercial contexts, they are increasingly being required as part of the due diligence by lenders when making loans secured by (i.e.,

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. UFC 3-310-04 Seismic Design for Buildings.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2020

Shifting how we design, maintain, and operate buildings is one of the most meaningful ways we can slow the effects of climate change and protect ourselves from it. The International Construction Codes, also known as I-Codes, set the minimum standards for constructing safe and sustainable structures. Environmental.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

a comprehensive rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design, was approved last week and is being launched on Monday, November 12th. offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. The launch of RELi 2.0 not RELi’s 500 year storm).

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a group of daring, innovative and creative attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a boutique ESG driven non-law and consulting firm “powering sustainability, today, for tomorrow’s business.” yes, this blog will continue).

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The trends and developments include lean construction, building information modeling (BIM), sustainable principles in design and construction, new construction techniques and technologies, increased transparency, and recent legal and insurance developments. Read more.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

a comprehensive rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design, is expected to be launched on Monday, November 12th. offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. The launch of RELi 2.0 not RELi’s 500 year storm).

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Sustainability. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. ENR Midwest. ENR New York.

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Building Information Management

MAY 28, 2014

Sure, you can tweak a few things here to attempt be more efficient with respect to your numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction projects, but substantial productivity gains require fundamentally changing how you do things. Being productive is not just about being efficient. Learn more at [link].

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Or if contracts were designed to favour performance and alignment benchmarks? One way to take baby steps towards implementing this best practice: adopt alternative contracting models, such as integrated project delivery (IPD), and build up alliances to help sustain long-term collaborative relationships. Design Standardisation.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2021

FivePoint has worked on this project for nearly 20 years, an extended timeline due to legal battles between environmentalists and real estate planners, says CNBC. Sustainability. Green Design. The community will feature affordable housing, commercial space, and multifamily units. Read More. . Community Development.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 5, 2011

Corporate Sustainability (CS) and Corporate social responsibility (CSR). Now a day’s the world’s leading companies are taking significant steps to improve their “Corporate Sustainability (CS) performance to manage business responsibly, create value in business and ensure their capital growth. adsense analytic.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sustainable construction can make good business sense. They also discuss the differences between BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate PRO, its permission-enriched capabilities, and how to manage design collaboration across a distributed team. Understanding design collaboration workflows across a distributed team.

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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

As outlined in the latest IPCC synthesis report, decarbonization is more than just a critical priority in 2023—it’s key to securing a sustainable future, and our actions in the next few years to mitigate and draw down emissions will be pivotal.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Job Order Contracting (JOC) – for the numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects, averaging $50,000-$100,000+ up several million dollars bases upon project complexity and associated design requirements. Changes orders, legal disputes, and cost/time overruns are virtually elimated.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

As a result, resilient design has grown into an industrywide movement calling on engineers, architects, environmental consultants, and other design professionals to create buildings that not only withstand severe storms like hurricanes and tornadoes, but also remain habitable under extreme weather circumstances.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This trend reflects a shift toward more sustainable and creative architectural practices. Initially designed for transporting goods, shipping containers have transcended their original purpose. Their uniform dimensions make them ideal for modular designs. Their robust steel composition ensures longevity.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus.

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Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Public sector and multi-building facility routinely scope, procure, award, and execute thousands of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction projects. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Cost analysis between SABER and design bid build contracting methods. Introduction.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. Representing client in telephone informal mediation of construction dispute aimed at keeping construction on schedule while apportioning responsibility for design defect.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Some believe this tying of the consideration to “current” standards, as opposed to the regulator determination at the time the tank was closed, creates a Faustian bargain for the environmental professional, and will greatly limit the supremely valuable designation of HRECS. yes, this blog will continue).

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Natural Building

MAY 24, 2021

On a small island off New Zealand’s mainland is a building known as Te Kura Whare, which is designated as a “living building.” New Zealand law now recognizes the local terrain as a living entity, with legal rights of personhood. hoe stories are conveyed through artwork and design featured throughout Te Kura Whare.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Image: City of Austin, Texas Guidepost 1: Enable all residents to benefit from safe, sustainable, and accessible transportation. Supporting the development and growth of small, local businesses and ensuring ample affordable housing as well as legal counsel for homeowners and tenants.

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Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Owners and contractors must be capable and willing to collaborate, share information, and know how to create line item unit price cost estimates for renovation, repair, sustainability, maintenance, and construction projects. (Note: An Owners representative can be used vs. direct owner participation. Virtual elimination of legal disputes.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 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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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

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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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

One example of this is the Australian-designed robot by the name Hadrian. The data has the possibility of being sustainably used in the future to boost efficiency in both the construction and other sectors. Lever & Associates, PLLC in 2014 and is the firm’s top legal strategist. Author Bio: David B.

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ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2012

Sustainability. The Top International Design Firms. Description: International Design Firms take stock in the market. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Proper JOC contract design and management are central to improved renovation and repair outcomes. The 4BT OpenJOC Unit Price Book provides transparent, locally research, detailed construction cost estimates for repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and/or new construction projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

No matter where you’re at in your construction career, or what business goals you’re out to achieve, get ready for a set of construction classes designed to leave you with a long list of actionable takeaways. Sustainable building. Understanding design collaboration workflows across a distributed team. Diversity and inclusion.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 27, 2019

Not only is there a legal requirement to improve practices, but an ever-changing landscape, new technologies and tightening budgets compel us to enhance what we do or risk losing large projects to other contractors. Viewpoint’s JobPac is designed to help contractors work smarter and easier. What You Can Do.

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