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

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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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There is still time to submit a project to be LEED certified before year end

Green Building Law Update

With construction projects facing deadlines to be eligible for tax credits, drop dead dates to meet contractual obligations and otherwise needing to obtain LEED certification by December 31st, submission deadlines to the Green Building Certification Institute are fast approaching. Appreciate that last week (i.e.,

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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. Drafting contract for general contractor on large project pursuing LEED certification. (Client names and other specific references are omitted to protect the not so innocent.).

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COVID-19 workplace updates: financial & environmental impact

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and countries around the world prepare to reopen workplaces and reoccupy offices and other buildings. For example, increasing filtration in a 100,000 SF office building from MERV 8 to MERV 13 is expected to increase energy use by 4 percent overall, add $5,300 per year to the utility bill, and increase emissions by 10 metric tons per year.

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Vicki Worden on the New Green Globes and Her Commitment to the Mission

Green Building Law Update

She talks freely about increased first costs, including articulating concerns about those costs as well as time and hassle, all contributing to “some reluctance to pursue” any third party green building certification.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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Today, it is known as ASTM International with offices across the globe including one in Washington DC. From 1880 till date, this organization has managed to improve the industrial safety standards and even issue certificates to companies who are able to fulfill such high industry standards.

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

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The 300,000-square-foot facility will include data, office and warehouse space. The new data center will seek LEED Gold certification, and is scheduled to complete construction in late 2014. is closing its Houston, TX office and consolidating its headquarters in White Marsh, MD. Old Dominion Plans Generator in Cecil County.