Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2022

With legislation that became law last week, without the Governor’s signature, Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. only days from now).

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. If you are going to be in LA, add it to your calendar and please join us!

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Slavery in the construction industry is not new, but this is not about the slaves who built the Egyptian pyramids in the Middle Kingdom period of 2600 BC. found construction as one of the top 25 industries where slavery takes place today. The largest study of the typology of modern slavery in the U.S.

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Equity Sustainability Defense Green 257

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 but more than a year later, it has not been adopted anywhere. The drafting process was widely criticized resulting in a document that has never been enacted anywhere, and likely should not ever be adopted as code. The 2018 IgCC applies to “1. Sec 901.4.1.4.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 by the U.S. This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. The 2018 IgCC applies to “1.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

25, 2018) involved the construction of a biolab facility at Fort Detrick, Maryland. During construction, the presence of incompetent rock forced the contractor to use more drilling rigs than anticipated. Another lesson learned is the importance of “reasonableness” when drafting or submitting claims.

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