Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Green construction isn’t new anymore. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. Economic Benefits of Green Building. The Role of Contractors in Green Construction.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 9, 2019

In response to an act of the Maryland legislature in 2018, the state is proposing a watershed revamp of its current mandatory green building requirements for new public school buildings. LEED Silver Certification by Green Business Certification Inc.) LEED Silver Certification by Green Business Certification Inc.)

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The Maryland Green Building Council recommended a broad and deep expansion of green building leasing by state government and the Maryland Department of General Services has agreed to enlarge what is a “high performance building” for the purposes of state government leasing. public private partnerships are the de rigueur).

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

Sometimes, staying in the green can be difficult with large budgets and complex projects that have many details and variables.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. addendum public comment.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 10, 2016

. . . Massachusetts state transportation officials and MBTA fiscal overseers voted unanimously yesterday to support a scaled-down Green Line extension. However, the Federal Transit Administration still must approve the new proposal of $2.3 billion to complete the project.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In both these cases, a trusted commercial construction contractor with local expertise is an important partner in executing renovations as efficiently as possible and maximizing both capital improvement and maintenance budgets. They are also in high demand, making them a smart investment for improvement and renovation budgets.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Most Green Buildings Aren’t Actually Carbon-Neutral, Experts Say. Many net zero homes under construction now aren’t even close to being carbon neutral, experts say, but by accounting for embodied carbon in building materials and being accountable for that pollution, builders can raise the bar for green building strategies of the future.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. It is important to make clear there are very few instances of litigation involving substantive matters of green building.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 7, 2012

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Bath/Kitchen > Showers > Enforcement of showerhead standard prohibited by House Budget Bill. Enforcement of showerhead standard prohibited by House Budget Bill. The Croma C 100 Green Showerhead. Plumbing Contractor. Residential Plumbing. Wastewater.

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BD+C

JULY 7, 2021

the geographic market, local recreation preferences (tennis court or putting green? climate/weather conditions, physical parameters (availability and cost of land), and of course the budget. bocce or billiards?), The permutations are mind-boggling.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2021

Storm retention and green space project in Houston is on time and within budget despite pandemic and community-related challenges.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Guidelines for building and maintaining a marketing budget that works for your business.'

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2015

I had an opportunity some days ago to speak at length with Vicki Worden, the Executive Director of Green Building Initiative. Readers of this blog will be interested in what this thought leader in the green building movement has to say. All of which gives her street cred in the green building industrial complex.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2014

While many have focused on the funding to fight the Islamic State terrorist group or the 1 percent boost in military pay, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2015 makes a major change in green building across this nation when it authorizes use of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The information teams need to visualize the potential risk of schedule delays, and cost overruns – like productivity and budget data – isn’t always avai la ble at their fingertips. Productivity is key to finishing a project on time and within budget. is as planned, and above is over-performing which displays as a green dot.

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Looking ahead, the industry faces challenges from ongoing inflation and supply chain disruptions, causing budget uncertainties and potential disputes. The trend toward sustainability and green buildings continues, with regulations such as New York City’s Local Law 97 mandating emission cuts from 2024.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2015

Baltimore City adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as an overlay to the City’s building, fire and related codes effective April 1, 2015. Policy making public officials have described that when the triennial code revisions are adopted there will also be changes to the new Green Code.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Green Building Council’s LEED certification program. Delos has joined forces with the Green Business Certification Inc. per square foot in construction costs, which was about 1.74% premium on the overall construction budget to implement WELL. The WELL Building Standard is designed to complement and work seamlessly with the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. Green building laws generally follow one of three regulatory schemes.

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Green Certification Sustainability Life Cycle 120

Lets Build

MARCH 2, 2017

Green construction, or Green Building as many call it, has started attracting more and more attention during the last years. The concept behind green construction lies far beyond the creation of a building that doesn’t harm the environment. The True Value Of Green Construction. Better protection of the natural habitat.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

The most budget friendly and energy efficient home heating and cooling solution could be right beneath our feet, experts say. It’s a green energy source ready for us to use to heat and cool our buildings while potentially lowering our utility bills.”. Geothermal Heat Pumps Are the Cost-Effective Home Energy Sources of the Future.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2023

By Larry Peters When officials in Arlington, Virginia, initiated a project to revitalize Lubber Run Park—the county’s first, established in 1942—their first instinct was to maintain its green space. They proposed a design which placed the new Lubber Run Community Center at the heart of the green space.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2022

Builders in the Southwest are using readily available materials like rammed earth and adobe brick in residential buildings, while others are testing out recycled materials and 3-D printing technology to complete projects on time and on budget. Green Projects. Building Materials. Manufacturers + Suppliers. Building Materials.

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Construction Law

MARCH 31, 2021

The bank’s launch was announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rushi Sunak in his March Budget, to help deliver net zero and to support economic growth with £12Bn of public funding plus the ability call on another £10Bn in government guarantees. The government’s track record with targeting investment towards green projects is not encouraging.

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Banking Budgeting Budget Green 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

Sometimes, staying in the green can be difficult with large budgets and complex projects that have many details and variables. From designing effectively to reducing waste, we have come up with seven tips and best practices that can help contractors stay above water. Design Effectively.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 11, 2014

At first blush that language sounds innocuous, however the bill portends fewer, if any, Maryland state and local government projects will be LEED certified in the future, in favor of projects built to the International Green Construction Code. All of this should be good for green building, good for Maryland, and very good for the planet.

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ENR Construction

MAY 17, 2017

was awarded a program and construction management contract for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s rebooted Green Line Extension. billion project was halted two years ago after costs skyrocketed $1 billion over budget. CH2M Hill Inc. The $57-million contract is the project’s largest since the scaled-down $2.3-billion

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The tax treatment for your small business, various deductions and income classifications may change by next year.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 6, 2022

The early phases of the design process, such as programming and planning efforts, are typically exercises to get the entire team on the same page concerning programmatic priorities and budget limitations. It has been said before: “lean is green;” and “avoid overbuilding.” Do not overbuild.

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 25, 2019

There are many types of budgets available to landscaping business owners. Here’s how to start your budgeting journey.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Not only does it improve their reputation, but it also makes it easier to stay within budget. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices.

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Green Building Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2012

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 2, 2018

If you manage a green fleet, Congress has given you some good news to use. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (2018 BBA) passed by Congress and signed into law on February 9, 2018, extends two tax credits that affect fleets using alternative fuels.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Major changes to requirements regarding building envelope, lighting, mechanical and the energy cost budget are contained in the newly published energy standard from ASHRAE and IES. Exclude Content: Yes.

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Sustainability Budgeting Budget Green 74

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 10, 2018

The change is significant for buildings pursuing LEED or Green Globes certification, for buildings with GSA or other government space leases tied to an ENERGY STAR score of 75, for buildings in cities with mandatory benchmarking, and for the more than 450,000 commercial properties that have an ENERGY STAR score. You have 75 days to act.

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