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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

2: “Non-Discrimination” becomes “Inclusion” It’s no longer enough to just not discriminate against people of certain races, ethnicity, genders, or sexual orientations. That implies that discrimination is an acceptable norm. Like those building certifications, JUST 2.0 Better together.

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Florida is latest battleground over LEED standards centered on certified wood

BD+C

A nationwide battle over forest certification standards continues to be played out nationally and in Florida with legislation passed this month. Green Building Council''s LEED program as the standard for state office buildings. HB 269 would revise a 2008 law that led the Florida Department of Management Services to adopt theU.S.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

“We’re seeing companies going to their vendors and subs seeking to amend or add language to contracts to include certifications that they will be complying with relevant public health guidance and to clarify who is responsible for what and also, to the extent possible, to try to get indemnification in case there is a claim,” says Jessica T.

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Those Days Are Over

Business Facilities

The most significant battles against discrimination in America throughout our history usually have followed the same trajectory. Mike Pence signed a hastily passed revision of the bill with language clarifying that the law would not permit discrimination. workforce consists of females.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

The Contractor shall maintain a local office with telephone available for receiving and making calls throughout the working day and shall have available sufficient storage space for materials and equipment if its local office is not located within 50 miles of the work site.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Historic Discrimination. The redemption or extinguishment of the ground rent is effective to conclusively vest a fee simple title in the ground lease tenant when the ground lease tenant records the certificate in the county land records. House Bill 1077 (Ch. Senate Bill 806/House Bill 1182 (Chs. House Bill 149 (Ch. Home Builders.

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