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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Client names and other specific references are omitted to protect the not so innocent.). Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. The project information model refers to the design and construction stage. The life-cycle assessment can help determine LEED credits and certification. RAG Report.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

Impregnation refers to a technique for treating absorbent materials with chemicals. References. They should be included in the specification’s references section: • UL 723 (ASTM E84); • ASTM D3201; • ASTM D2898; and. ft) flame under controlled conditions of draft and temperature onto the surface of a 7.4-m wide specimen.

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4 Practical Avetta FAQs for Suppliers

Safety Services Company

When you submit Certificates of Insurance as proof that you have the proper types and levels of coverage for your industry, Avetta’s insurance professions review and confirm that your documentation is accurate and sufficient. Avetta ® certification and auditing is required by most of your hiring customers. References & Reputation.

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Supplier Vetting & Compliance

Safety Services Company

Insurance Certificates. The prequalification firm will review your certificates of insurance according to the review requirements of the owner client. Some companies simply provide data maintenance and document processing services, which means that they only take care of drafting downloadable safety programs and handing it back to you.

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Browz Contractor Management

Safety Services Company

Browz certification and auditing is required by most of your hiring customers. Some companies just provide data maintenance and document processing services, which means that they simply take care of drafting downloadable safety programs and handing it back to you. REFERENCES & REPUTATION. WHY DO I NEED BROWZ CERTIFICATION?

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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. As I posted in this blog less than a year ago, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts are Properly Drafted. That may sound self serving, but it is true.

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