Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs.

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Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2015

We spoke after the public comment period commenced on the GBI’s revision to its Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings that forms the basis for the current version of Green Globes for New Construction. The comment period runs through October 26, 2015.

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Green Consulting Organization Environment 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. And while much of the recent discourse has been about contracts with consumers, alternative dispute resolution provisions, including those requiring arbitration are common in construction industry contracts.

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Green Contract DC Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 but more than a year later, it has not been adopted anywhere. The drafting process was widely criticized resulting in a document that has never been enacted anywhere, and likely should not ever be adopted as code. The 2018 IgCC applies to “1. Sec 901.4.1.4.

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Green Maryland Site Certification 156

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

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.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

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.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Ladder constructed according to OSHA/ANSI standards. Ladder constructed according to OSHA/ANSI standards. ARCS-BAR-01-06M Frequency: Semi-annually.

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Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100