Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 14, 2013

This is a very unscientific consideration of all the non-confidential projects in the United States that achieved certification during the week of October 1 through October 7, 2013. With 7 projects, California had the most LEED certifications, followed by Michigan with 3 projects. At the low end, an NC v2.2

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Winners of the 2013 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards have been announced! CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands, companies or individuals by region. McGraw-Hill Construction (McGraw-Hill) won BEST IN SHOW with 22 total STAR Awards. Winter Park Construction. McGraw-Hill.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2013

The Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition and Seminar (BICES 2013) opened on Oct. 15, 2013 at the Beijing Jiuhua International Exhibition Center. 31, 2013, include free equipment checks, product training and operator certification.' Zoomlion exhibited 13 products at the exhibition.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 6, 2013

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) scheduled two informal stakeholder meetings to invite comments on the crane operator certification requirements in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. March 6, 2013. read more

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Certification OSHA Schedule Safety 68

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 28, 2013

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has launched an online system that allows the credentials of CCO-certified individuals to be instantly verified via the Internet. January 28, 2013. read more.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 1, 2012

The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Construction Companies - In Washington State contractors selling material (as part of your service) is a taxable event. Needless to say some certificates were a challenge to read. Not All Businesses Qualify - For a resale certificate.

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Certification Washington Contractors Accounting 52

Contractor Magazine

MARCH 4, 2014

Poised for LEED Gold certification, Via6 is an eco-friendly, centrally located building consisting of two 24-story towers with a six-story podium in between and three levels of below-grade parking. The $200 million real estate project began construction in late 2011 and was completed in spring 2013.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 17, 2013

The event will take place in Philadelphia from November 20-22, 2013. Numerous building professionals from different corner of the globe will participate in Greenbuild 2013 for three days of exceptional educational sessions , most recognized speakers and special seminars.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 9, 2013

The Constructor Certification Commission of the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) has announced a new award honoring Stephen P. Byrne, a past AIC national president who passed away February 11, 2013. The Stephen P.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks. SITES v2 provides four certification levels.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

ALACHUA, Fla. -- NCCER was honored with the Construction Users Roundtable Workforce Development Award for its National Craft Assessment & Certification Program at the 2013 CURT National Conference held Nov. Its members recognize that training, education and recruitment are essential to excellence in construction.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « The Business of Construction Risk Management. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 3, 2013

May 29, 2013) - In the wake of the announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to extend the compliance date for its crane operator certification requirements, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has urged OSHA to pursue the necessary rulemaking without further delay.'

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

With construction projects facing deadlines to be eligible for tax credits, drop dead dates to meet contractual obligations and otherwise needing to obtain LEED certification by December 31st, submission deadlines to the Green Building Certification Institute are fast approaching. Appreciate that last week (i.e.,

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks. SITES v2 provides four certification levels.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Green Building Council’s LEED for third party green building certification. Which is “military speak” for both Green Globes and LEED are approved as third party certification systems for military building use.). On March 1, 2013, DoD issued the new UFC 1-200-02 High Performance And Sustainable Building Requirement.

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Defense Green Certification Sustainability 120

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2013

By attending the annual convention, the construction estimators will be in a position to showcase and extend their professional knowledge and network. The convention will focus on various Construction Estimating supported programs and professional speakers analyzing the most vital problems with the construction industries.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 5, 2014

The annual Construction Marketing STAR™ awards and the Construction Marketer of the Year™ Awards announce a CALL FOR ENTRIES with early entry deadline of September 5, 2014. Sponsored by the Construction Marketing Association (CMA), the awards recognize marketing excellence of both construction brands and professionals.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Last year, the New York state legislature unanimously passed the Energy Conservation Bill enabling local governments to provide property tax exemptions for commercial and residential construction or improvements that meet LEED standards. For Platinum projects that 100% exemption continues through year 6 and then phases out through year 10.

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BD+C

JULY 18, 2014

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced that the University of North Carolina-Charlotte’s Belk Hall, a student housing facility for the college’s upper division students, is the first building certified under the 2013 Green Globes for New Construction (NC), according to GBI president Jerry Yudelson.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 3, 2016

And concern has only accelerated since November 2013 when projects have had the option of registering under LEED v2009 or LEED v4 because so few projects have opted for v4. The project construction cost was about $15,600,000 or $326.50 But let’s not bury the lead, the case study was a 47,777 sq. The case study is a riveting read.

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Certification Green Massachusetts Union 120

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Green Building Council released its annual List of the top 10 states for LEED certification in 2014. The LEED for Building Design and Construction category (including New Construction, Core & Shell, Schools, Retail, Hospitality, Data Centers, Warehouses and Healthcare) cumulatively represented 46% of the square footage certified.

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Green Certification Maryland Illinois 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. ” That law was set to expire on December 31, 2013.

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Green Certification Sustainability Life Cycle 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 5, 2014

The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that new construction and renovation of state government buildings be green. And now Virginia has become the latest government to mandate an alternative compliance path for green building that includes the International Green Construction Code. Green Globes, obtaining 2 Globes certification, or.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 18, 2013

From the March/April 2013 issue. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. Construction of a 57-acre, 330,000-square-foot marketplace that could bring up to 800 jobs in the Granite Ridge Development District is also under development. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. The Apple manufacturing facility will create 700 jobs with average salaries of $45,000 as well as 1,300 construction jobs, creating an overall economic impact for the region of $1.33 manufacturing.”

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

GBCI will continue to accept submittals for certification of those projects registered by that date and pursuing v2009 rating systems until June 30, 2021. A complete compilation of LEED registration and certification deadlines are available here. October 31, 2016 is the last day to register a LEED version 2009 project.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Winners of the 2014 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards are announced by program sponsor, the Construction Marketing Association (CMA). CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands, companies or individuals by region. James G Davis Construction. Construction Americas.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2013

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a third informal stakeholder meeting to solicit comments on the crane operator certification requirements in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. March 22, 2013. The meeting will be held from April 3 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the U.S. read more

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Schedule OSHA Certification Washington 67

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

There have been only a very modest number of cases commenced in courts across the country involving construction of green buildings. Appreciate that this limited number of disputes pursuing courtroom redress exists against a backdrop of a rising number of actual claims in green building construction projects.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 28, 2014

How can you improve your credibility as a Construction Marketer and get some hardware for your hard work? The Construction Marketing Association STAR Awards is your opportunity to solidify your name as a top construction marketer in your field today. Are You a Construction Marketing Star? 2013 STAR Award Winners.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Italian Colors Restaurant decided in 2013, “the overarching principle that arbitration is a matter of contract. And while much of the recent discourse has been about contracts with consumers, alternative dispute resolution provisions, including those requiring arbitration are common in construction industry contracts.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 9, 2018

At a time when solar panels are de riguere a recent decision by a Maryland appellate court limiting the authority of local governments to regulate the location and specifics of construction of a solar farm has broad implications far beyond this case. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 26, 2019

Section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the General Services Administration’s Office of Federal High-Performance Buildings to complete a review of high performance building certification systems every 5 years. market and identified more than 100 whole building certification systems.

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Green BOMA Certification Sustainability 45

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Turner Construction Company announced its largest program in the area to date. The 2013 Turner School of Construction Management will be hosted by the DC Small Business Development Center at Howard University.

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Washington Management DC Certification 40

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

He confidently says his goal is to increase certification to more than 10,000 in the next five years. And he sees the real benefit being GBI’s standalone software feature providing an assessment of the federal government’s Guiding Principles for new construction, with a report detailing compliance.

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