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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

What is needed is a mechanism through which owners of buildings and the capital markets deal with the problem of asymmetric information through market signaling about the value of green building. New and powerful ways are needed to address the existential environmental problems plaguing the planet.

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4 Tips for Hiring a Reputable Plumbing Contractor

Construction Marketing

The benefit of banking on such referrals is that their skills and experience have already passed the test of time. Dealing with a plumber that is licensed by the municipal helps in protecting your interests as a homeowner. You can also consult building contractors because they interact more often with plumbers in their industry.

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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

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It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. Completed operations coverage is bundled with a contractor’s general liability policy. Completed operations covers liability from work that is already completed (i.e., not in progress).

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Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders. A developer found out the hard way about laws that shield banks. Thus, the bank won and the developer was left to deal with the subcontractors. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

The concept is not new, but nationally, residential PACE programs generally have been put on hold or foregone as a result of concerns of HUD and the Federal Home Loan Banks, that issued a directive in February 2011 to refrain from purchasing mortgage loans secured by properties with outstanding first lien PACE obligations.

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FEATURE STORY: Accelerating In Alabama

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

After Mississippi and Florida passed tort reform measures shielding aircraft manufacturers from long-term liability complaints, Bentley quickly put forward the Alabama Commercial Aviation Business Improvement Act, a tort reform tailored to companies like Airbus that make commercial jets seating more than 100 passengers.

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I’ve Received Contractor Lawsuit. What Happens Next?

Construction Law Monitor

Many times its a better business choice to work out a deal and move on with making money. A corporation or limited liability company is not an individual. Once a judgment is rendered against the party who is sued, then bank accounts, garnishments and property are all options for a quick collection.