Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 27, 2017

Last week the Maryland Green Building Council voted unanimously to recommend that Green Globes, at the two Green Globes level, be approved by the Maryland Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services as a “high performance building” as defined in Maryland law. The current law, in State Finance and Procurement, § 3-602.1,

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Lunch with prospective client].

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Typical is the case recently commenced over the construction of the Haywood Community College Creative Arts Building in North Carolina which was pursuing LEED New Construction v2009 certification. The underlying disputes and differences are not about untested materials or new equipment, as is often the instance with sustainable construction.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

The common misconception is that only big companies with flexible budgets can afford it, but that’s not true. Sustainability: As consumer attitudes about the environment change for the better, transitioning to more eco-friendly technologies will help your business resonate with the next generation of homeowners.

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Stok

MAY 25, 2021

In “The UN and National Academy of Science Set Policies to Accelerate a Regenerative, Living Building Environment,” Scott Foster , Erin Rovalo , and Vivian Loftness outlined the critical role of the built environment in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through U.S. Certification – measure progress and share outcomes.

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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. GBCI is the USGBC controlled organization that provides third party certification for LEED projects. GBCI is now also providing third party certification for WELL. CBRE built out the L.A.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework provide the ability to deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. . Initial and ongoing training and certification. Simplify project task management.

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. Life sciences buildings present unique design and construction challenges with extensive untapped sustainability potential.

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Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. Life sciences buildings present unique design and construction challenges with extensive untapped sustainability potential.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

We saw much-improved activity in shopping center construction – not necessarily the building of new malls, but in general commercial contractors working with landlords and developers on pre-construction services , such as commercial construction budgeting to help them propose attractive lease deals for new tenants. Low – Green building.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Facility managers and real property owners struggle with their numerous and ongoing renovation, repair, sustainability maintenance, and minor new construction projects. When implemented and deployed improperly, however, even JOC programs can take longer than planned, cost more than budgeted, and be subject to scrutiny.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Which translates into her “desire to drive positive change in the sustainability arena,” throughout her “10 years of consulting around facilitating dialogue, education, and improved standards in green building, parking industry, mattress industry, and as a consultant to ICC in solar and rainwater harvesting, just to name a few.”.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2015

The new enactment allows the Code official to accept third party certification of compliance with these alternative compliance paths; and the authors’ businesses will provide those certifications. Jacqueline Lusk is a sustainability consultant at Lorax Partnerships and can be reached at jackie@loraxllc.com. ASHRAE 189.1

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 1, 2014

A vital step in positioning Chatham County and the Siler City area for major economic development has been achieved with the recent state certification of the Chatham Randolph Megasite, an industrial site west of Siler City, NC. It shows that Chatham County is not only open for business, but eager for companies to take a hard look at us.”

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisfaction of all participants!

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Most high-performance building certifications and city codes use ASHRAE and ICC’s building codes to define energy performance requirements within their rating systems. But also, ‘Have we got enough of the carbon budget to spare to go through with this?’”. How to approach compliance. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's LEED Homes Awards recognize LEED-certified residential projects that are having a positive impact on communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design, as well as builders and developers that are helping to advance green home building.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. She is a big proponent of sustainable practices, and Autodesk is a great resource for those looking to reduce wasted materials on jobsites.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

3: Building Innovation 2013 is the only place you’ll find the authentic event on federal construction: FEDCon® — The Annual Market Outlook on Federal Construction — where attendees will hear the most authoritative, up-to-date information on federal agency building and infrastructure budgets, construction forecasts and regulatory updates.

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Green Building Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2012

In April 2010, the Department of Defense (“DOD”) issued a memorandum (“memo”) that altered the structure of the defense budgeting cycle, beginning with fiscal year (“FY”) 2012 budget.

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Work Gearz

MAY 22, 2021

To understand how much acoustic pressure your ears sustain, the NRR should be subtracted from the average noise level that has been measured in your workplace. The correct hearing protection must be selected for the amount of environmental noise you sustain daily. Certification.

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Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

“Significant growth of the CLEAN LA Solar program is absolutely achievable, which is why we were so encouraged by Mayor Garcetti’s expression of support in his budget message for expanding in-basin solar generation to 600 megawatts,” he added. Manuel Pastor, Director of the USC PERE and one of the report’s authors.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

This also means you don't have to rely on guesswork to make resource allocation, budget, and timeline decisions. Cost Management in Autodesk Build, which offers forecasting, real-time cost tracking, and budget management to keep your project on the right (financial) track.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 7, 2021

More sustainability and standardisation. Sustainable and standardised processes under the spotlight. In the fight against climate change, construction has to offer a lot by reducing waste and by supporting projects that can pave the way for more sustainable societies. The use of a single source of truth. Integrated planning.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 21, 2022

Our long lasting and smart solutions coupled with state of the art technology provides sustainable and convenient solutions. Our product line has been enhanced over decades and provides efficient, sustainable, and innovative water management solutions by leveraging local and global knowledge continuously.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 5, 2021

Certification. The correct hearing protection must be geared to the environmental noise you sustain. This unit is utilized to determine exactly how much protection the earmuffs provide. The higher the number, the greater potential for the reduction of undesirable noise. Environmental Noise. See also: Best work boots for lawn care.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 19, 2014

states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. The latest designation happened in April, when the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park in Baldwin County received the AdvantageSite certification. SPOKANE COUNTY, WA: REGIONAL SITE CERTIFICATION.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

The bill, that may be the single most significant enactment of the session, also establishes a new policy of the State to support and encourage public and private tree planting, with the goal of planting and helping to maintain 5,000,000 sustainable native trees in Maryland by the end of 2031. Septic Systems.

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? GSA earned the highest rating in all categories in the 2011 sustainability scorecard released from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Is LEED cost effective?

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Our state and local tax burdens are among the lowest in the country, and our state budget operates with a healthy surplus rather than a deficit.”. In higher education, San Antonio’s six NSA Centers of Excellence specialize in cybersecurity research and education and support a sustainable cybersecurity workforce pipeline.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The NGBS is a uniquely drafted “standard” in that it can be used by any builder for their individual project as a rating system (including obtaining third party certification), or be adopted by a local government as a residential green building code.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For Lyncel Earley, senior HR manager, it was pursuing a professional certification. Centralized Services consists of 12 teams that deliver support services to eight Market Teams, all of which develop their own annual plans, budgets, and tactical adjustments for tasks such as land delivery, selling, selecting, sourcing, and building.

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