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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

Job Order Contracting

2 There a total of 459 companies in the world who have achieved FedRAMP certification. It is now understood that requiring FEDRAMP certification in not in the best interests of federal government agencies and departments for many, if not most applications. Here is a draft memo from OMB regarding FEDRAMP revisions, that: [link].

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New Green Building Tax Credit is a Progressive Effort

Green Building Law Update

New and existing buildings meeting higher levels of LEED certification receive increasingly higher levels of the property tax credit for five and three years, respectively. Under current law, the green building tax credit is tied to the LEED or its equivalent. The County caps the overall tax expenditure for this credit at $5 million annually.

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10 key responsibilities of a construction project manager

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Draft contracts. Draft contracts. All the work that needs to be done in the project should be written in a draft contract. I’m talking about the draft contracts with: The architects. Keeping all these parties covered with draft contracts is important for completing the whole puzzle called construction project.

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The Ramifications of this IgCC Enactment are of National Import

Green Building Law Update

On September 28, 2016, the County Executive of Montgomery County, Maryland submitted Executive Regulation 21-15, which adopts the International Green Construction Code 2012, to the County Council. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed IgCC within 60 days after receiving it, the green code is automatically approved.

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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. More than 50 United States Congressman signed a letter voicing their concern "that the LEED rating system is becoming a tool to punish chemical companies and plastics makers."

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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. Review the applicable codes and federal regulations and make sure your safety programs are compliant. Certificates & Certification. Necessary Documentation.

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

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Jerry Brown fired the two state regulators who had overseen a 70 percent decline in state drilling permits since 2008, a notable turnaround for a state leader who in his first stint as governor in the 1970s pioneered many of California’s landmark environmental protection statutes. Last year, CA Gov. Fort Irwin Projects.