Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2016

The referenced energy standard and modeling requirements in LEED 2009 will not change; buildings falling under the proposed change can use the same methodologies and referenced standards, but will need to earn additional points in order to achieve certification. You can read the specific changes in the Rating system document.

Certification 120

Certification Modeling Green Renovating 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2015

2007 (with errata but without addenda 25) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. You can read the specific changes in the Rating system document. Additionally, projects attempting to comply with governmental mandates or contractual obligations for LEED certification may create jeopardy.

Green 120

Green Renovating Modeling Liability 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

percent, the lowest since 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION. We have two winners for this year’s award for Achievement in Site Certification: Indiana Economic Development Corp.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively IFC Certification Procedure (IFC 4×4**). In 2010 buildingSMART developed the new IFC Certification 2.0 Attribute.

BIM 40

BIM US Life Cycle Modeling 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

If a business entity invests in a qualifying project that meets certain requirements and is approved by the Alabama Department of Revenue, and maintains minimum annual requirements, the company may receive an annual credit against its income tax liability generated from the qualifying project.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years. The credit is 20 percent of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75