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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

The USGBC long ago selected FSC wood as the anointed certification for wood products. On the other side is the non-FSC timber industry -- those wood providers that can't attain FSC certification. This side prefers the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification. Then the USGBC shifted its tactics.

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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

Even the Green Business Certification Inc. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. However, the Department of Defense Appropriation Act precludes expenditure of funds on contracts in excess of $1 Million that require subcontractors and employees to consent to arbitration.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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billion in projects are currently under negotiation, which will bring an estimated 1,100 new jobs to Stockton. The port generates more than $5 million in tax revenue every year with existing projects, which will nearly double in the short term as projects under construction and in negotiations are built. Additionally, another $1.7

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Aerojet, a major space and defense contractor also based in Folsom, has a corporate mandate for sustainability in all areas of its organization. It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013. gigawatt hours of electricity a year. Barstow Casino & Resort Project.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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In addition to the manufacturing industry and California’s small business employers, the Panel also prioritizes nanotechnology, biotechnology and life sciences, goods movement and transportation logistics, aerospace and defense, advanced IT services, multimedia/entertainment, healthcare, construction, agriculture and renewables.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. The terms are negotiated specific to each firm’s individual needs and situation with a maximum limit of 3% of Capital Expenditures. New Economy Jobs Tax Credits are not transferable. FINANCING .

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

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Further, we introduced an industry standard framework and nomenclature to better align core competencies with existing courses, certifications, degrees, licenses and registrations. Demonstrate the ability to work with Facilities team to negotiate rates and discounts. Demonstrate knowledge of utility billing and rate structure.