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New Department of Defense Policy Accepts Green Globes

Green Building Law Update

In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. The new “Department of Defense Sustainable Building Policy” supersedes the October 25, 2010 policy that authorized only LEED.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Home » Blogs. Department of Defense recently started using public clouds to support some of its infrastructure. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. Categories.

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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

The purpose of the blog post is not to argue whether or not arbitration works as well or better than litigation. With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are the most widely used contract documents in the industry. Legal scholars can have at it.

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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

Be aware, however, only where the document or communication is primarily concerned with legal assistance does it come within the attorney-client privilege. The work-product doctrine protects documents prepared by attorneys in anticipation of litigation for the purpose of analyzing and preparing a client’s case.

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Happy New Year From DoD – The Proposed CMMC Rule Is Here

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 For example, contractors subject to 252.204–7012 are already required to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with NIST SP 800-171. On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

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5 Tips for Filing a Roof Replacement Insurance Claim

Construction Marketing

It costs a lot to put up, mainly because it plays a significant role in your safety and security while giving you a solid defense against the effects of snow, wind, rain, heat, hail, and other elements. Take Pictures and Document the Damages. The roof is among the most valuable assets on your house.

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5 Success Factors for Construction Firms

Construction Marketing

Document Only What Matters. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible. Data documented should accomplish two things: Manage projects. Work-sites too busy to document consistently. Ensure the team understands the importance of accurate documentation. Document every issue that can lead to litigation.