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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

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New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. The incentive is available to designers and builders of local, state or federal building projects that are newly constructed or renovated. Specifically, 179D applies to the design and construction of HVAC, interior lighting and building envelope systems. per square foot.

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Litigation Over First Ever LEED Platinum Building Tarnishes Green Building

Green Building Law Update

Weyerhaeuser Company arose from the construction in 1999 of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland. SmithGroup designed the building and Clark Construction oversaw its construction. Water damage to the Parallams was observed during construction. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation v.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. How did they start?

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179D Tax Deduction Brought Back to Life thru 2020

Green Building Law Update

Tenants may be eligible if they make construction expenditures. 2001 was used). In a related matter, the tax extenders of 2019 also will significantly advantage green home construction, reviving an also expired tax code provision, SEC. A tax deduction of $1.80 per square foot (i.e., ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES CREDIT. (a)

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You Need a Green Building Consultant (Who Speaks for the Trees)

Green Building Law Update

Whether that query is from a Fortune 1000 businesses or an architect, the answer is the same, have the owner engage an experienced green building consultant as early as possible in the project. My go to move is to recommend Lorax Partnerships based in Baltimore who are among the best of green building consultants we work with.

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#128:  Waivers of Subrogation

NH Construction Law

In commercial construction contracts the rationale for such waivers is to avoid litigation that could disrupt the construction process. And the insurer will have no say in the matter. Hook , 787 A.2d 2d 499, 503 (Vt. ’”) (citation omitted). Hook , 787 A.2d 2d 499, 503 (Vt. ’”) (citation omitted).