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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. This was supposed to be the year of the USGBC's new green building rating system, LEED 2012. In July 2011, it appeared the USGBC was willing to negotiate with SFI. Then the USGBC shifted its tactics.

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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Affordable Eco.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. The Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards. New Expert Panelist on Green Education. Participating in the debate about new planning regulations to ensure that eco-building is permissible.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Follow the Green Road (or A Summary of CONExpo/ConAgg) » What has your building done for me lately? – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report.