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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

Green Building Law Update

The result: two weeks ago, Solyndra announced bankruptcy. In exchange, Destiny USA promised to redevelop a brownfield site, use massive amounts of renewable energy, and get LEED certification for 75 percent of the project. Furthermore, it appears that the building itself will not be obtaining LEED certification.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

An insurance certificate showing that the sub has workers comp coverage should always be a prerequisite to allowing the sub to proceed. The main advantage of such “trust fund” provisions is in bankruptcy; trust funds are not considered assets of the subcontractor/debtor that can be distributed to general creditors.

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Be Ready to Lien in 2009 (But be Careful)

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Given the present construction landscape with owners and developers filing bankruptcy, a lack of credit flowing in the building market and many construction companies simply going out of business, a lien may be the only true payment recourse for a contractor, subcontractor or material man. Magazzine Clean, LLC , 623 S.E.2d 2d 886 (Va.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The new data center will seek LEED Gold certification, and is scheduled to complete construction in late 2014. ODEC is currently working with the Cecil County government on the proposed project and will apply for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Maryland Public Service Commission this May.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

Specifically, the Project Manual and Scope of Work required Southern Builders to construct an environmentally sound “Green Building,” in conformance with a “Silver Certification Level according to U.S. Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U. tax credit certificate.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

Specifically, the Project Manual and Scope of Work required Southern Builders to construct an environmentally sound “Green Building,” in conformance with a “Silver Certification Level according to U.S. Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U. tax credit certificate.

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Stop Bookkeeper Embezzlement In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Being Ripped-Off And Driven Into Bankruptcy! I say that with all due respect to egg heads since I am an egg-head with several degrees and certifications in Accounting, Construction Accounting and Project Management. An Alarming Number Of Construction Company Owners Are. That sounds harsh but it is true! For the full article [link].