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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

Before being pulled, the proposed LEED 2012 rating system went through a lengthy, unexpected vetting process, culminating in a fourth draft. 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.

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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. Even the Green Business Certification Inc. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. Legal scholars can have at it. The Supreme Court, in American Express v.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. Even the LEED Green Building Certification Inc. Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. The Supreme Court, in American Express v. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Education • MBA, Leadership Concentration, Liberty University • BA, Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Postbaccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. .

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

After several months of work, the Draft EIR for the Super Wal-Mart project is now complete and is currently being circulated for review. It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013.

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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. Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” ” For more information, please visit this link. FLORIDA – updated for 2014.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 01 05 Certifications Page. 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications. 00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 00 45 46 Governmental Certifications. design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build). 00 52 16 Agreement Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build).