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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. of note, the predecessor, appointed not elected, General Assembly of Maryland was first called together in 1635 in St. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. of note, the predecessor, appointed not elected, General Assembly of Maryland was first called together in 1635 in St. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

PACE loan programs, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill are gaining acceptance nationally including being implemented across Maryland. Maryland is typical. Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

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Don’t Settle Your Construction Dispute Without Checking with the (Insurance) Man

Best Practices Construction Law

Well, in a recent construction dispute in Maryland, “the Man” was the owner’s insurance company. And the lesson learned was: don’t settle your construction dispute without first checking with the man! During construction, a 2,400 ton glass atrium collapsed, causing significant damages and delays.

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Construction Contracts: Mediation Is A Great Alternative To Litigation

Construction Law Monitor

Mediation and Construction Law are two of my favorite topics to discuss. Every construction law dispute I encounter starts with the premise of getting contractors paid. Do Construction Contracts Contain Mediation Clauses? ” AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures (pg 14).

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PACE in Maryland is Not Keeping Pace

Green Building Law Update

But today, despite Maryland having enacted a PACE enabling law in 2014, only one PACE loan has closed in the State. I was asked recently to recommend how PACE in Maryland could be improved. What follows is my top 10 list actions to make PACE a success in Maryland. Expressly authorize PACE for new construction (i.e.,

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Bring Construction Billing into Focus

Construction Business Owner

Bring Construction Billing into Focus. Clear visibility over invoices, lien waivers & payments inspires seamless money management & accelerated job timelines. Built Financial Toolkit brings construction billing into focus. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 14:54. Fill out the form on this page to download this white paper. .