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Water is the Most Important ESG Factor

Green Building Law Update

And while the right to water is today a momentous global problem, it is also a serious dilemma in the United States. And just last Wednesday the California Department of Water Resources announced for the first time it is not going to allocate any water next year to local water districts. Just last week a unanimous U.S.

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Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review | ENR.

ENR Construction

ENR California. Description: A proposed standard that would provide a common basis for electrical energy consumers to describe, manage and communicate about electrical energy consumption and forecasting is open for an advisory public review until Sept. All Rights Reserved. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis.

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constructionattorneyblog: Cannot record Lis Pendens for arbitration.

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Copyright 2005-2012 Sabo & Zahn, all rights reserved.

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Thomas Beadel on Splitting Lots and Doubling Inventory

Pro Builder

Unfortunately, the city of Los Angeles and some other cities won’t let you divide their parcels in half, so you have to find parcels that are [already] cut in half legally. TB: That’s our strategy for reducing housing cost in Southern California. So this is just designing the right home that fits on this lot.

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How Mortenson Opened an Office in China | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

ENR California. businesses are expanding their presence into China to take advantage of the countrys growing consumer base, improving infrastructure, trading centers and special economic zones. However, understanding the countrys cultural, legal and regulatory differences can be extremely daunting. All Rights Reserved.

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constructionattorneyblog: California: No contractual jury waiver

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Copyright 2005-2012 Sabo & Zahn, all rights reserved.

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Overcoming Regulatory Barriers When Bidding in a New State

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With the right tools and support, contractors can ensure that they always have the licenses they need to pursue prime opportunities in new locations. In California, a dedicated task force conducts weekly undercover stings, while Florida collects consumer tips on a dedicated unlicensed practice hotline.

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