Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 12, 2018

The SEC occasionally provides guidance on topics of general interest to the business and investment communities by issuing interpretive releases, which publish the Commission’s views and interpret federal securities laws and SEC regulations. However, those Obama period changes did not occur.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, completed the sale of $250 million of “green building bonds” on May 14, 2014. ” Only days before the green building bond sale, on May 12, 2014, Regency was honored by the U.S. In November 2013, Bank of America issued the first ever U.S.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Begin by deciding how the job will be done, what tasks will be involved, and what safety equipment may be needed to complete each task. · Provide fall protection and the right equipment for the job for workers who are working at hazardous elevations above lower levels.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 7, 2014

Guillaume, a friend who works in Montreal, wrote to me to share an issue they encountered recently. He wrote: We noticed a weird issue with one of our Revit projects. We tried removing iTunes from the computers that took nine minutes to open the model and it always solved the issue. We are using Revit 2014 primarily.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 20, 2015

Department of the Army published a final rule on May 27, 2015, “clarifying” the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act. The agencies proposed this rule in April, 2014, and solicited comment. This final rule was issued after over 1 million public comments on the proposal.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 20, 2015

Department of the Army published a final rule on May 27, 2015, “clarifying” the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act. The agencies proposed this rule in April, 2014, and solicited comment. This final rule was issued after over 1 million public comments on the proposal.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2015

Given modern interstate commerce, we may all find all of our food labeled “produced with genetic engineering.” Packaged processed food must be labeled with the words: "'partially produced with genetic engineering,"' or "'may be produced with genetic engineering,"' or '"produced with genetic engineering."'

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 23, 2015

On September 11, 2009, FWS issued regulations for the first time that “authorize limited take of bald eagles. For instance, FWS cited “a company interested in siting a wind-power facility” as an example of an entity that “may qualify for a programmatic take permit.” and golden eagles.,

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 23, 2015

On September 11, 2009, FWS issued regulations for the first time that “authorize limited take of bald eagles. For instance, FWS cited “a company interested in siting a wind-power facility” as an example of an entity that “may qualify for a programmatic take permit.” and golden eagles., ” 74 Fed.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The industry now employs the most Americans since May 2009 at 6.068 million. The shortage of skilled workers is not the only issue with housing’s recovery. The Results will be shared September 25th, 2014! The overall employment numbers are encouraging as well. Falling Wages. percent over the last 12 months.

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Construction Dive

MAY 21, 2015

Department of Labor (DOL) provided initial details and a timeline for its agenda of new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction industry rules (See ConstructionPro Week - June 27, 2014). Part of this agenda included confined spaces.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 29, 2014

The usual suspects there have been working with Autodesk to identify the issue and then a reply mentions that Autodesk is working on a Hotfix for both 2014 and 2015 to reconcile it. Short story: Multi-Category schedules that are intended to include elements in linked files may not be report everything or anything correctly.

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Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

This article was originally published in Government Construction (Volume 5, Issue 2 – Summer 2020), an ABA Division 13 Quarterly Newsletter. The United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (the “Board”) recently issued a decision that may be particularly pertinent in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 19, 2014)).

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In 2014, a piece of equipment, known as a sand separator, exploded at an oil well in Loving County, TX, killing two individuals and injuring three others. The court noted that Crescent may have been entitled to contractual indemnity from RKI as an Ameriflow subcontractor under the terms of the Ameriflow MSA. LEXIS 4331 (Tex.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Today parking garages for cars and trucks may not pursue LEED certification. More specifically, as of a LEED Interpretation issued on May 9, 2011, “buildings that dedicate more than 75% of floor area all square footage, to the storage and circulation of cars and/or trucks are ineligible for LEED.”

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 11, 2015

Maryland residents may be eligible for a one time excise tax credit, up to $3,000.00, when they purchase or lease a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle through June 30, 2017. Businesses may also qualify for the tax credit on up to ten vehicles. Another policy conundrum is that while there are 23 plug in cars available in the U.S.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2017

Bam Nuttall CEO Steve Fox said in an article for Construction News , “I think the fact construction is a male-dominated industry highlights male-related issues. Paul Hodgkinson, chief executive and chairman of contractor Simons Group, said in a 2014 interview for Building.co.uk , “There are issues with the pace things are happening.

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Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

This issue tracks back at least a couple of years now but I've just been asked about it again the other day. For example this thread at Autodesk's User Forum began in February 2014. The suggested methods, in the thread, for fixing this issue include: Using Save As, Disabling Hardware Acceleration and clicking on the Help icon.

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Revit OpEd

MAY 29, 2013

We can apply the Spot Slope annotation to a ramp but isn''t very useful because, while Revit does acknowledge the ramp element, when you attempt to tag it you see [no slope] (image using 2014). Your mileage may vary. of Bugs Tags Slope Ramps Issues Annotation Dept. The tag could could start to report [no slope] again.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 24, 2016

The concept is not new, but nationally, residential PACE programs generally have been put on hold or foregone as a result of concerns of HUD and the Federal Home Loan Banks, that issued a directive in February 2011 to refrain from purchasing mortgage loans secured by properties with outstanding first lien PACE obligations.

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BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

population face a mental health issue, so that means that at any given time, at least 25% — and likely more — of the people in an ED waiting room are facing complex, layered issues that may include both physical and mental health needs. In addition, it’s estimated that at least one in four people in the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 26, 2014

A new clarification from OSHA on March 18, 2014 shed more light on why it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure an employee is a “qualified rigger” when working with cranes and derricks in construction. 2014 Interpretations. Combustible Dust Labeling Requirements in Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 15, 2014

Last Friday, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed Senate Bill 310 freezing the state’s renewable energy portfolio and energy efficiency requirements at 2014 levels. The real concern may be whether Ohio is the beginning of a trend? The hodgepodge of standards exist today for the failure of Congress to act on energy policy.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2016

The Court of Appeals of Tennessee recently addressed this issue in McNeese v. 2014-CV-30, which involved two adjoining landowners who had a dispute over an easement. First, your written contract may have a provision that requires all changes and modifications to be in writing. Williams, No.

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

2014 WL 2574529 (D. June 5, 2014), a payment dispute between a subcontractor and contractor on a federal project. Because arbitration agreements do not specify the remedy for a breach of contract but only the forum in which the remedy will be determined, this precedent may not be conclusive. Birckhead Electric, Inc. Ancel, Inc.

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Since they revamped the stair tools in Revit 2013 and tweaked them slightly in 2014 and 2015 we''ve had two annotation tools, Stair Path and Tread (or Riser) Number , to place view specific stair annotation. For now it may suffice to start with Stair by Component and then use Convert to modify the sketch as required. Worth a try.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 3, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Alabama’s economic development efforts in 2014 have gotten off to a strong start, with Remington Outdoor Co. Southeast Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce BF-May/June-2014 Huntsville New & Expanding Industries Report Tuscaloosa County' By Johnathan Sanders.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

We would like to thank the following individuals for sharing their thoughts on this important issue. While the numbers may not be as high as the number of pandemic-related court filings, there is no doubt that the increase in pandemic insurance and reinsurance arbitrations while parallel the trend in court filings.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 23, 2013

9, 2010 crane rule, requires that all crane operators receive certified by November, 2014. Secondly, the standard requires that certifications issued by an accredited testing organization specify the “capacity and type” of cranes the operator is certified to operate. The certification requirement, adopted as part of the Aug.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 6, 2014

CareerBuilder’s annual forecast shows that debt issues in Washington may continue to play a part in impeding a more accelerated jobs recovery. Twenty-four percent of companies reported that they will add full-time, permanent employees in 2014, down two percentage points from 2013. Where Are They Hiring?

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2017

Though it may not eclipse 2016’s mark, researchers expect it to be among the hottest in the past 130 years. If trends continue, it may be the most important time in history do so. It can also cause sweaty palms, fogged up safety goggles, and other issues that increase the risk of accidents when performing work tasks.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

In 2014 , a full canal house built using 3D printing was completed in Amsterdam. Despite the benefits and potential that 3D printing has in the construction sector, there are a number of factors that may prohibit the technology from becoming mainstream. In 2016 , a 3D-printed mansion was completed in China. High costs. Quality control.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 22, 2014

The program will allow city officials access to best practices and advice from national experts on community development, economic development, operations, budget and other key issues. Southeast Blog-May-2014 Compton Economic Development Fall River HUD Kansas City Lynwood Miami National Resource Network Robert F. Plains U.S.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

million, a gain of 46 per cent, between 2014 and 2017.” The above paragraph may suggest this post has little to do with BIM, but under the surface, it has everything to do with BIM. Unfortunately, this is not a uniquely New Zealand issue – I have seen it happen around the world, although generally not to the same extremes.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor won the 2014 competition. Craig Martin’s Construction Contract Advisor blog won the 2014 Best Construction Blog competition , and its quality continues to make it a contender in 2015. Because contractors are asking for additional money from owners, owners may have more leverage.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 21, 2013

You may recall earlier post about this relatively new feature? I also mentioned how the 2014 Sample Project file uses them. In the meantime, one way to deal with this issue (without my wish being granted) is to use schedule keys. It may require additional parameters. Well, may wishes come true?!!? Workaround Alert!

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. The fee may not exceed five cents for each disposable bag used. This post is a review of key environmental bills passed this session.

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