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Robert A.M. Stern sent back to drawing board for Revolutionary War museum in Philadelphia

BD+C

The Philadelphia Art Commission has weighed in somewhat unfavorably on Robert A.M. Stern''s design for the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.

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Alan Greenberger, FAIA, honored with the 2017 AIA Thomas Jefferson Award

BD+C

Alan Greenberger, FAIA, former Philadelphia Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the City Planning Commission, has been selected to receive the 2017 Thomas Jefferson Award. The Thomas Jefferson Award recognizes excellence in architectural advocacy and achievement.

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FTC To Ramp Up Enforcement of Environmental Claims

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission will begin to ramp up enforcement of deceptive environmental claims, according to Jessica Rich, director of the commission’s consumer protection bureau. “A growing number of consumers are looking to buy green products and companies respond with green marketing.

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Hill International to Manage Renovation of William J. Green, Jr. Federal Building

Construction Superintendent Magazine

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Hill International has received a task order from Region 3 of the U.S.General Services Administration to provide construction management and commissioning services during the renovation of the William J. Federal Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. million.

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FTC Cracks Down on Environmental Marketing Claims

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission announced six enforcement actions last week, including against companies that marketed supposedly biodegradable plastic rebar cap covers, plastic golf tees, and plastic shopping bags, as part of the agency’s ramped up crackdown on environmental claims.

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Crown Boiler recalls home heating boilers due to carbon monoxide hazard

Contractor Magazine

PHILADELPHIA — Crown Boiler Co., Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall notice Dec. in cooperation with the U.S. 3, 2013, for gas-fired hot water boilers. read more.

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Gotcha: FTC Enforcement of "VOC Free" Claims for Paint

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides set forth the Commission’s current views on environmental marketing to help business avoid making unfair or deceptive claims. Earlier this year, the Commission issued orders resolving allegations that The Sherwin-Williams Company and PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.

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