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You Need to Review a SITES Scorecard, Now

Green Building Law Update

While the lawsuit revealed the founding organizations did not have a written agreement among themselves to protect their valuable intellectual property, they have had a multi-year written agreement and close working relationship with USGBC. All credits are optional but not all will apply to every project.

Site 149
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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

With the State of California encouraging housing development in commercial zones, these projects are prime opportunities for alleviating the housing crisis. Rarely are mall properties owned by a singular entity and they come with handfuls of long-term lease agreements with retailers.

Austin 105
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You Need to Review a SITES Scorecard, Now

Green Building Law Update

While the lawsuit revealed the founding organizations did not have a written agreement among themselves to protect their valuable intellectual property, they have had a multi-year written agreement and close working relationship with USGBC. All credits are optional but not all will apply to every project.

Site 120
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Construction Collaboration Requires Common Terms

Job Order Contracting

agreement: a fully executed (signed by appropriate parties) between the demand organization and the provider of services and products that clearly describes requirements in sufficient detail, including conditions, costs, resources required, desired outputs, and associated workflows. measurement: process to determine a value.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction.

Maryland 156
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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction.

Maryland 156
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Ohio Demolition & Revitalization Construction: What’s Getting Funding & How Contractors Can Benefit

Levelset

With the announcement of its new budget for 2022-2023, Ohio is taking a huge step forward with state-funded development and infrastructure buildup. This program will include $150 million for the demolition of vacant or abandoned commercial or residential buildings , with all 88 counties being eligible for grants to pursue demolition projects.

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