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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers. Advancing the Impact of Education, Training, and Professional Experience on Integrated Project Delivery.” References: AIA (2007). Anderson, S.,

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

These factors include… poor formal and professional education in the domain, low investment in research and development, deep rooted project culture, perceived long life-cycle of associated return on investment, resistance from construction projects’ participants and stakeholders, and lack of real property owner leadership and competency.

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

Green Building Law Update

We spoke after the public comment period commenced on the GBI’s revision to its Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings that forms the basis for the current version of Green Globes for New Construction. She served as Vice President of Commercial Programs for the organization from 2005 to 2010.

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The World Resources Institute reports that 38 percent of commercial office space was certified by LEED or Energy Star in 2017 , which is a big number, and even more notable in light of the fact that in 2005 that number was only five percent. Educate yourself and your crews about green building features.

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#112:  Owners' Implied Warranty Rights Against Subcontractors

NH Construction Law

While some commercial subcontracts do extend the subcontractor’s express warranties to the owner, such provisions are rarely found in residential construction, where there is often no express warranty in the subcontract at all. Until our Supreme Court tackles the question, the best we can do is make an educated guess here.

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Repercussions of Architect's failure to meet continuing education

Construction Lawyer

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. Piercing the corporate veil; attorneys fees » December 15, 2005. Copyright Notice.

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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

Pro Builder

With Denver city and county seeking to reduce energy consumption 30% by 2030, the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) began installing rooftop solar panels on 665 properties in 2005; another 2,335 were eligible, but were ultimately deemed unsuited due to issues of excessive shading, rooftop conditions, or redevelopment plans. .