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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. What is described here is much more than simply good drafting of consultant contacts (e.g., And it may be much more than that.

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Recladding Multi-Family Buildings: Why And When?

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This is particularly beneficial for multi-family buildings in bustling urban areas, ensuring residents have a peaceful living environment. Should you believe your building is due for recladding, it’s advisable to consult specialists such as Multi-M. Reports of water leaks or drafts from residents.

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Vicki Worden on the New Green Globes and Her Commitment to the Mission

Green Building Law Update

“Professionally, I learned early in my career from people who applied the concept of stewardship to everything they do – whether it’s volunteer leadership, politics, the environment or industry.”. She is a long-time consultant to GBI and was part of the original launch team that brought Green Globes to the U.S.

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4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

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This is particularly crucial during the construction phase when we anticipate receiving product submittals, RFIs (requests for information), consultant inquiries, and more, all requiring timely attention and prioritization. For tasks that fall outside my responsibility, I draft emails to request further information from the relevant party.

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Water is the Most Important ESG Factor

Green Building Law Update

in a state where the majority of rain in cities and towns flows into storm drains dumping into the Pacific Ocean), including a draft emergency regulation that among other things makes washing a car without a shut-off nozzle punishable by a fine. This looming water curb and excessively severe public policy (. yes, this blog will continue).

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GBCI Changed its Name and You Need to Change Your Documents

Green Building Law Update

In October a similar announcement was made for the WELL building standard, measuring, certifying and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and well-being. Green Building Council, and may be dependent on matters beyond Consultant’s control, such as Owner's use and operation of the Project.

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A position is vacant for Structural Engineer in Brisbane

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The Company: Van der Meer Consulting, a multi-disciplinary Structural and Civil Consulting Engineering group with various office locations in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Should contain excellent interpersonal skills as well as capability to keep in touch and work with drafts persons, engineers, architects and design managers.