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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. with an average household in excess of $116,000.

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Opportunities Shine in Community Solar

Green Building Law Update

But a 2008 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that less than 27% of residential rooftops are suitable for hosting an on site photovoltaic system, after taking into consideration structural, shading, and ownership issues. Advances in solar technology have made photovoltaics a much sought after energy alternative.

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?Was Not? versus ?Is So?: Court Clarifies Whether Exceeding Monetary License Limit Affects Contractor?s Recovery

Best Practices Construction Law

Here’s how it went down: On June 2, 2008, contractor entered into an agreement with owner to construct house for $572,000, but at the time the contract was signed the contractor’s license limit was $350,000. Underwood (Tenn. June 12, 2018). ” In Anchor Pipe Company, Inc.

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Green Code Mandatory on April 1 For All Building in Baltimore

Green Building Law Update

Until that not yet determined date, projects may utilize the new Green Code, but significantly, the Code official will accept new registration for the Baltimore City Green Building Standard which projects when registered by that date will be permitted to proceed under that Standard. think light colored concrete and not dark colored asphalt]).

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Green Building Law Blog - Untitled Article

Green Building Law Blog

She has experience with regulatory development, energy sales agreements, energy project construction contracts, project financing, permitting and land use approvals. • “Who Should Regulate? Federalism and Conflict in Regulation of Green Buildings,” William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review , 2009.

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California governor vetoes two heat safety bills

Safety Services Company

” California regulations requiring employers to provide their workers with protection from the heat are among the first in the nation and have been in effect for around 7 years. . Both measures arose after a 2008 incident where a two-month pregnant 17-year-old was overcome by 100-degree heat while pruning grapes. ”

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Louisiana Home Improvement Contractors License Requirements

Construction Law Monitor

Larose, LA, September 7, 2008 — (Photo credit: Wikipedia). This does not mean that the homeowner does not need to abide by local permitting rules and regulations. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors.