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USGBC Making Significant Change to LEED 2009

Green Building Law Update

The referenced energy standard and modeling requirements in LEED 2009 will not change; buildings falling under the proposed change can use the same methodologies and referenced standards, but will need to earn additional points in order to achieve certification.

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

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The contractor should carry, and the contract should reflect that the contractor has liability insurance covering personal injury of at least $50K and property damage coverage in the same amount. Failure to comply with these requirements could lead the contractor to liability under home improvement fraud.

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Will Proposed Change to LEED 2009 Kill the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs?

Green Building Law Update

Additionally, projects attempting to comply with governmental mandates or contractual obligations for LEED certification may create jeopardy. 2007 (with errata but without addenda 25) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. You are urged to take advantage of the fact that USGBC is soliciting public comment.

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LEAN, Collaborative, and Integrated Construction Delivery

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The project delivery method ultimately determines the outcomes of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability and new construction activities more so than than any other single factor. Joint decision-making with appropriate allocation and understanding of liabilities and impacts increase the likelihood of successful goal accomplishment.

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Ohio Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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166 Direct Loan: Provides loans for land and building acquisition, construction, expansion or renovation, and equipment purchases for eligible businesses. Regional 166 Direct Loan: Provides loans for land and building acquisition, construction, expansion or renovation, and equipment purchases for eligible businesses.

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Ohio Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

166 Direct Loan: Provides loans for land and building acquisition, construction, expansion or renovation, and equipment purchases for eligible businesses. InvestOhio provides a small business investment certificate (InvestOhio tax credit), which represents a 10% personal income tax credit for the investor, based on the amount invested.

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South Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The credit can offset up to 100% of income or license tax liability and the credit may not exceed $500,000 in any one tax year. The credit can be used to offset up to 100% of income tax liability and any unused credits may be carried forward for 10 years. Eligibility is determined by meeting a number of specific criteria.