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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

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For example, in Englewood’s home market of Chicago, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks must do a comprehensive review of drawings to make sure they meet its qualifications, rules and regulations, before the project goes before the Chicago Department of Buildings for permitting. Craftsmanship is Key.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Although foam coffee cups and plates are often referred to as “Styrofoam®,” that terminology is incorrect. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. A related reporting requirement for Public Service Commission is delayed three years until July 1, 2022.

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Nevada Stops Subsidizing Net Metering

Green Building Law Update

In the final days of 2015, Nevada became the front line in the looming nationwide fight over energy policy when the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada altered rates for net metering impacting homeowners with rooftop photovoltaic panels. But the retail rate is at an actual loss to the monopoly utility.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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All projects must include a qualified rehabilitation plan that is approved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) as being consistent with the standards for rehabilitation of historic buildings as adopted by the United States Secretary of the Interior. The number and size of Zones varies.

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6 Phases of the Construction Process

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Commissioning and Turnover Stage. This phase refers to the transitioning of responsibility for the property and its facilities over to its owners. However, this stage includes more than erecting the structure. Also part of the construction phase: Executing Project Design. Logistics and Storage. Quality Control. Records and Monitoring.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

If one is tempted to gloss over the reference in that press release to “building materials” note that a senior policy making staffer at USGBC has been quoted describing this as a pilot for “responsible sourcing of all materials that go into a building such as concrete, steel, copper and other materials.” Again the U.S.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

If one is tempted to gloss over the reference in that press release to “building materials” note that a senior policy making staffer at USGBC has been quoted describing this as a pilot for “responsible sourcing of all materials that go into a building such as concrete, steel, copper and other materials.” Again the U.S.

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