Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

a publicly traded Brazilian mining company and one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, with making false and misleading claims about the safety of the Brumadinho dam including through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A.,

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Security Commissioning Claims Risk 156

Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability. Is this really progress?

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Sustainability Green Life Cycle Design 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

In the Old Testament when Isaac attempts to dig anew his father’s wells the shepherds of the wadi Gerar, claim, “the water is ours” forcing the patriarch to move on to dig a well elsewhere. Supreme Court squarely rejected Mississippi’s claim that Tennessee’s wells are stealing Mississippi’s ground water. Just last week a unanimous U.S.

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Mississippi New York New York City Memphis 156

Natural Building

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“Social challenges such as climate change, subsidence, CO2 emissions, and the scarcity of fossil fuels require new, sustainable solutions,” claims Diana van Bokhoven of Company New Heroes. Think about scaling up production, appropriate regulations, innovative designers, and conscious consumers.”.

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Housing Materials Claims Regulation 75

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Pendent to those Scope 3 downstream businesses, many more will be impacted by this California law and other coming ESG regulation, enabling a large number of businesses to do their part to repair the world while taking advantage of ESG opportunities. government and The Group of Seven. yes, this blog will continue).

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Commercial California Green Organization 156

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Announcing its Net Zero Strategy in October, the government spelled out that sustainability will be a focus for all of its £292 Billion of annual spending. The government can point to measures like these to support its claim to be determined to leverage public procurement to support its net zero carbon ambitions.

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Procurement Sustainability Conference Bidding 52

Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as the federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. If payment problems come up, contractors file claims against this payment bond — not the property itself.

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California Claims Lien Contractors 52

Levelset

JULY 7, 2022

A large amount of that construction funding is going to be headed directly to individual states, and there are plenty of opportunities for contractors across Oregon to benefit — especially as the state continues to work towards higher levels of sustainability in its new projects. Oregon bond claim laws. Working nearby?

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Oregon Claims Contract Contractors 52

Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2020

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. I am originally from Stockholm, Sweden but I have been working in the sustainability domain in India for the past 10 years. It helps regulate the humidity indoors.

Housing 98

Housing Concrete Sustainability Materials 98

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. KBR submits a certified claim with the Army for $10.4 In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 16, 2022

A business that generates renewable energy, say, with solar panels, but sells the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for that renewable energy may not then claim it “uses” renewable energy. In doing so, the owner forfeits the ability to make any claims about “using” renewable energy, but generates a new revenue stream.

Regulation 156

Regulation Claims Green Electrical 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

The European Union has gone in another direction with the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation , applicable as of May 2018, updating and modernizing the principles enshrined in the 1995 Data Protection Directive which guarantee individual privacy rights in one’s personal data including “the right to be forgotten.”

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Green Risk Claims Drafting 120

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Recently The Los Angeles Times reported Exxon Mobil is under investigation by California Attorney General Kamala Harris over claims that the company “lied about climate change risks” in statements the company made to investors. Last November, in a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric T.

Los Angeles 120

Los Angeles New York Commissioning Regulation 120

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 24, 2018

We are likely to see similar regulations emerge in other locations in the coming years. . Before specifying a water and gas barrier, talk with engineers, environmental professionals, and local environmental officials who are well versed in the latest remediation techniques and regulations. Sustainability. Waterproofing.

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Los Angeles Regulation Concrete Site 60

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

The Clean Water Act provides the discretion for the implementing agencies, EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers, to define this term in regulations, and this has been further interpreted by the courts. But claims that this somehow allows water to be polluted is not only not true, but the height of junk science.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 10, 2011

There were two presentations that I found most interesting: Stephen Del Percio, of Green Real Estate Law Journal , reviewed the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides, which regulate environmental claims. Del Percio's presentation left me wondering how the Green Guides might apply to LEED plaques. Building Metrics Take Center Stage.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 28, 2015

Supreme Court having before it an interstate water dispute, where Florida seeks an equitable apportionment of the waters of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers over the claims of upstream Georgia, the issue of “who owns the rain” is of national importance. rain) regulation in the nation and even taxes the rain (by square foot).

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Albuquerque Tucson Utah Maryland 120

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 28, 2015

Supreme Court having before it an interstate water dispute, where Florida seeks an equitable apportionment of the waters of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers over the claims of upstream Georgia, the issue of “who owns the rain” is of national importance. rain) regulation in the nation and even taxes the rain (by square foot).

Albuquerque 120

Albuquerque Tucson Utah Maryland 120

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Few experts would disagree that there is a lot of room for improvement with respect to the renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction of the built environment(1.). Promotion of sustainability through the efficient use of time, materials, skills, and dollars. Relative low adoption of LEAN business processes.

Construction 40

Construction Environment Claims Sewer 40

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Everyone on a building site should closely adhere to safety regulations to ensure safety. . When a family member sustains injuries from a falling object on a construction site, the best action is to seek legal representation at once. Violations of safety rules can lead to workplace accidents.

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Site Injury Construction Safety 156

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 24, 2019

Documentary proof that the products are backed by a FLEGT license accepted under the European Union Timber Regulation. The European Union has similar timber regulation. Voluntary forest certification systems have become important in promoting sustainable forestry. The entire credit can be accessed from this link.

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Design Products Certification Legal 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Sidestepping for a moment those companies that set out to intentionally deceive other about their ESG bonafides, from time to time, what companies think their ESG claims mean and what others really understand are two different things. And while today it has a broader definition including not only environmental claims but also matters of ESG.

Claims 156

Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Sustainability Green Architecture Colorado 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

This enables owners and their awarded JOC contractors to execute a wide variety of numerous repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. Utilize cooperatives. Contact us.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers. It is one thing when a political leaders in a government make an ESG claim. But it is another thing for a business to make ESG claims about net zero or otherwise that mislead customers.

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Risk Claims Legal Agreement 156

Green Building Law Update

JULY 24, 2016

The guidance describes it as, the property may only become subject to an enforceable claim (i.e., The property shall not be subject to an enforceable claim (i.e., a lien) that is superior to the FHA-insured mortgage for delinquent regularly scheduled PACE special assessment payments. through acceleration of the full obligation.).

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Finance Lien Residential Commercial 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In some instances, it might be mandated by site or government regulations, in other instances it’s a case of a lack of technically skilled workers, a technology budget or the right knowledge to take the plunge. After the change, BN Electrical workers claim they would never go back to using paper in the field. The benefits of paperless.

Construction 52

Construction Software Software Autodesk 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 19, 2011

How can I make this claim? The intent of the Green Building Act is to “raise the performance of the District's buildings so that they are environmentally sustainable, healthy, and more efficient to operate” and to “make the District of Columbia a national leader for green building.” Why is the D.C. The Solution.

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Green District of Columbia Certification Pennsylvania 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. Some themes of this year’s show can be summed up as follows: focus on sustainability and green practices—or at least an emphasis on how products kind of “leaned into” that category, even if you had to squint to see the connection at times. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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Construction Software Software Green 120

CK Power

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The trailer we chose not only sustained the substantial weight of the generators, equipment and enclosures, but they also met the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, allowing for safe transit to their destination. Collaborating with Kohler to prove EPA Tier 4 interim compliance. You’ll have a response in 48 hours.

Bidding 63

Bidding Design Engineering Equipment 63

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. Federal acquisition regulation. Delivering Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings: Influence of Project Delivery Methods on Integration and Project Outcomes. Partnering: Tool for construction claims reduction. Johnson, T. social housing.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. All significant conditions, such as requirements for compatibility with existing laws, regulations, contracts.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Release of Claims Statement. AFARS = Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. FAR = Federal Acquisition Regulation. SRM = Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization. It is placed with a single contractor to accomplish sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects. Significant Events. Payroll Review.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Office Plans 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

facilities inspection programs generate requirements for sustainment, restoration, modernization work and minor new construction. Completed Individual Job Orders (IJO), Task Order (TO), or Job Orders (JO) are submitted to the a designated office/person in accordance with regulations and standard procedures. The project. task order.

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Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Sustainability. o Background o Regulations and Requirements Implementation. o Contract Management.

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Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As a prelude, initial insight from home builders, manufacturers, academics, and other industry watchers—several of whom are engaged in the working group to develop the road map—reveal key signposts to making off-site productive, sustainable, and profitable for home building. Local zoning regulations also can make modular problematic.

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Roads Site Housing Industrial 116

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Check throw regulator and spring assembly for tightness. This standard is intended to be used to ensure ponds sustain effective removal of a variety of pollutants in accordance with local jurisdiction and requirements. Check operation of all relays, pilot valves, and pressure regulators. On rotating types: a. Tools Group B.

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