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Arlington County is the First to Adopt Incentives Tied to LEED Version 4

Green Building Law Update

floor area ratio (FAR) bonus density in exchange for obtaining a LEED Silver certification. Since the first LEED bonus density project was approved, 96 buildings have been approved by the County and of those, 56 have agreed to achieve LEED certification. FAR bonus for LEED Silver certification; 0.35

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Reviewing and editing proposed specifications for university mandated to be green building construction contract. Lunch with prospective client]. addendum public comment.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population. 220 in Daleville.

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

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The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Mid-Atlantic Region and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are collaborating to design and construct the SSA’s new National Support Center in Urbana, MD. The existing computer center was constructed in 1979 and the infrastructure systems are approaching the end of their useful lives.

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Green Building is Now the Law in Dallas

Green Building Law Update

Dallas is one of the first major cities in the nation to implement comprehensive mandatory green building standards for both all new residential and commercial construction. Expedited review is available for projects that are at a minimum Dallas Green Construction Code compliant, LEED Silver certifiable or ASHRAE 189.1-2011

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 but more than a year later, it has not been adopted anywhere. Beyond a minimum 50% of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste diversion requirement, that tracks the 2012 requirement, what is new is sec 901.3.1.2 The 2018 IgCC applies to “1.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. 00 01 05 Certifications Page. There are 49 Divisions.