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Florida may eliminate certificate of need requirement for new hospitals

BD+C

A bill now before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis includes a repeal of the certificate of need (CON) requirement for new hospital construction.

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Construction Management Salaries: What You Need to Know

Fieldwire

Construction management salaries in the US are typically between $112,000 and $148,000 a year with an average of approximately $131,000 annually ( Salary.com ), but top earners make more than $160,000 a year. For a breakdown of construction manager salaries by location, check out the best states for construction management jobs.

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Carrier’s world headquarters in Florida goes green

BD+C

Carrier’s world headquarters, the UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings, is the first commercial building in Florida to earn LEED Platinum v4 certification. It was awarded under the version 4 LEED green building program for building design and construction from the U.S. The Platinum rating is the highest designation.

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New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info

Pro Builder

Design and construction, appliances, and major features all play a role in a home's energy efficiency, so buyers attuned to issues related to home performance have plenty to consider when shopping for a new home. In California, 62% of agents say buyers are increasingly prioritizing energy efficiency in their home search; in Florida, 52%.

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Florida bill could help deregulate hospital construction

Construction Dive

The measure would eliminate the requirement that general hospitals undergo a certificate of need review before being issued a state license.

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St. Petersburg is Bold in Mandating Envision

Green Building Law Update

Petersburg, Florida passed a progressive ordinance last week mandating that City infrastructure projects and newly constructed and renovated City building be third party certified as green. We know of no other government has gone as far in mandating Envision certification. Petersburg is bold in mandating Envision certification.

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Disney Dad Reports About New Limitations Period for Construction Claims in Florida

Best Practices Construction Law

While having nothing to do with Disney nor being a dad, there is a new law in Florida that went into effect on July 1, 2017 that governs the limitations period for actions other than to recover real property. This includes construction claims and clarifies when the limitations period begins to run. Never have…never did.

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