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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

Green Building Law Update

actually 3 separate bills) expressly permitting PFAS (. HB 619 was also significantly amended from the originally drafted local bill seeking to protect Baltimore County firefighters from fire-fighting foam (. But then, some days ago Maryland did what no other state (nor the Federal government) has done. It passed legislation (.

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

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a Connecticut court considered for the first time whether the performance of warranty work tolls the statute of limitations on payment bond claims. s (ALS’s) bond claim because ALS admitted that it last performed non-warranty work on the project more than one year before filing suit, meaning the statute of limitations barred its claim.

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CBCA Offers Potential Insight Into How Board Will Handle Claims Related to COVID-19

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Department of State , 1 the Board rejected a contractor’s claim for additional costs related to demobilization and remobilization of the job site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, due to an Ebola virus outbreak. In Pernix Serka Joint Venture v. 2 The contract included all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services.

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Reliance on Letter Agreement Defeats Architect’s Copyright Claim

Construction Lawyer

Some time later, the architect drafted an AIA contract which the owner marked up with various changes. The owner moved for summary judgment on the copyright claim on the basis that it had an implied nonexclusive license to use the drawings. The architect did not accept any of the changes and the AIA contract was never signed.

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Destiny USA Reaches the Green Bonds Finish Line

Green Building Law Update

The ruling also permits the release of $2.3 Instead, the letter claims the developer was only required to make promises related to renewable energy and LEED certification in order to qualify for the bonds. In other words, income received on the bonds will continue to be exempt from federal income taxes. million as a penalty.

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THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

On the opposite hand, you may need to interrupt down some classes or line-items more, like Permits and charges generally Conditions or Countertops in room & tub. Building Permit 3. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Permits 4. Pavement Cut Permit Fee 10. Tree Conservation Permit 17. Fees for a Mid-Sized City 1.

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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

A properly drafted green building lease may contain a provision substantially like, Landlord shall provide to Tenant reports for the amount of electricity, natural gas and fuel oil (where applicable) consumed at the building broken down by utility type, energy unit usage (e.g., A claim pending against a major U.S.

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