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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. But the benefits go beyond improving sustainability. If an owner wants to achieve LEED certification, the building will need specific materials and features.

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King County Mandates its Green Building be the Greenest, with a Twist

Green Building Law Update

In 2005, Ordinance 15118 required all new County projects with budgets over $250,000 seek the highest LEED certification “that is cost effective based on life cycle cost analysis” and the limits of available funding. Challenge County Initiative King LEED Living Local Government SITES Sustainable building program'

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Flummox: EPA Withdraws New Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Rule

Green Building Law Update

using the existing 2005 standard) Phase I assessment is a prerequisite to LEED for Schools certification and that 2005 standard is tied to credits in other LEED rating systems. The fix that some have suggested is simply to phase out 2005 Phase I and have it replaced with the 2013 version. the Superfund law).

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Vicki Worden on the New Green Globes and Her Commitment to the Mission

Green Building Law Update

Which translates into her “desire to drive positive change in the sustainability arena,” throughout her “10 years of consulting around facilitating dialogue, education, and improved standards in green building, parking industry, mattress industry, and as a consultant to ICC in solar and rainwater harvesting, just to name a few.”.

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Green Building Law Blog - Untitled Article

Green Building Law Blog

Through Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, Shari advocates for clients on issues related to energy and sustainability with decision-makers in all branches of local, state, and federal government. Shari is very involved in developing sustainability in the Delaware Valley and beyond. Shari received her B.A.

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Which Insurance Carrier Is Responsible for Damages on a Construction Project? Depends.

Best Practices Construction Law

From 2004-2005, Insurance Company #2 provided a different CGL policy. In this case, the trial court concluded that the policy issued by Insurance Company #2 did not provide coverage because the property damage sustained by the Owners in 2006 did not occur during the policy period. In 2006, the home was severely damaged due to a fire.

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Bayer Tackles Environmental Challenges With NJ’s Clean Energy Program

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From 2005 to 2013, Bayer reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 18 percent. The company has since increased their sustainability targets, with goals of lowering emissions to 20 percent below 2012 levels and improving energy efficiency 10 percent by 2020. Green Building Council.

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