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Icy Hot

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In fact, the February 2015 winter peak tally for Arctic sea ice—5.61 Measured in terms of thickness, the deterioration is worse: according to a 2015 research study, average mean ice thickness in the Arctic has decreased from nearly 12 feet in 1975 to four feet in 2012, a 65-percent reduction. million square miles.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. A quick online review of 25 suppliers registered as exhibiters at Greenbuild 2015 (arbitrarily selected from a single aisle on the expo show floor) found 16 had contracts requiring arbitration.

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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. A review of 25 suppliers that were exhibitors at Greenbuild 2015 (unscientifically selected from a single aisle on the expo show floor) found 16 had sales contracts requiring arbitration. Legal scholars can have at it.

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Specifications for design-build projects

Construction Specifier

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Accomplishments • Hired as an entry-level draftsman in 2015 and worked up the ranks to become project director. Project Director, BIM Manager. TK Design & Associates. South Lyon, Mich. . Education • BS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University. Off the Clock • Trail running • Hiking • Biking.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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After several months of work, the Draft EIR for the Super Wal-Mart project is now complete and is currently being circulated for review. It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013. That contract would also have to be approved by the California State Legislature.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. The expansion consists of five new projects and will add up to 1,050- MW of wind generation in Iowa by the end of 2015. million reduction in 2015. Already the nation’s No.